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AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.

Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.

Natural Sciences Astronomy Science Physics
Update frequency
every 14 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
347
Years Active
2012 - 2025
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#78 - December 2018 Part 1

#78 - December 2018 Part 1

The Discussion: Arthur Eddington, the Caldwell catalogue and a round-up of emails to the show.

The News: Rounding up the space and astronomy news this month we have:

  • Waiting for a Gamma Ray Bur…
00:57:26  |   Sat 01 Dec 2018
#77 - November 2018 Part 2

#77 - November 2018 Part 2

The Discussion: Jeni talking exoplanets and aliens at Cardiff Museum and we take a no spoiler look at the Neil Armstrong biopic, First Man.

The News: Rounding up the space and astronomy news this …

01:02:43  |   Thu 15 Nov 2018
Extra: Libby Jackson - A Galaxy of Her Own

Extra: Libby Jackson - A Galaxy of Her Own

In this podcast extra episode we're talking to Libby Jackson, physicist and engineer, who's the Manager of Human Spaceflight and Microgravity at the UK Space Agency and was a European ISS flight c…

00:49:44  |   Wed 07 Nov 2018
#77 - November 2018 Part 1

#77 - November 2018 Part 1

The Discussion: Jeni’s tells us about her gig at the Cardiff Book Talk and an upcoming talk at Usk Astronomical Society, Paul had a hairy moment giving a talk on the Herschels only to find their des…

00:59:11  |   Thu 01 Nov 2018
#76 - October 2018 Part 2

#76 - October 2018 Part 2

The Discussion: It’s almost Halloween and Jeni’s getting the knives out. Paul’s been recording astronomy voiceovers for the Discovery Channel, Jeni’s got the Cardiff BookTalk coming up and Ralph’s e…

00:54:23  |   Mon 15 Oct 2018
#76 - October 2018 Part 1

#76 - October 2018 Part 1

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The Discussion: Paul has snubbed the show to do astronomy on TV so we’re keeping our spirits up with tales of AstroCamp and the inspirational Libby Jackson from the UK Space Agency…

00:59:05  |   Sun 30 Sep 2018
#75 - September 2018 Part 2

#75 - September 2018 Part 2

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The Discussion: Lt Col Dave from Florida gives us his more informed take on Space Force.

The News: In the new revamped show format we have 3 minutes to round up the astronomy new…

01:05:46  |   Sat 15 Sep 2018
Extra: AstroCamp Autumn 2018

Extra: AstroCamp Autumn 2018

In this podcast extra episode, we go a step further than just talking about astronomy and look forward to a long weekend of practical astronomy.

This episode discusses the value of star parties an…

00:13:57  |   Mon 03 Sep 2018
#75 - September 2018 Part 1

#75 - September 2018 Part 1

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The Discussion: Jeni returns after getting the flu, Paul’s science shows were a wash out at Camp Bestival and Ralph gets a great email about a telescope library service.

The News…

00:59:27  |   Sat 01 Sep 2018
Extra: Chewin' the fat with a Nobel Laureate

Extra: Chewin' the fat with a Nobel Laureate

In this podcast extra episode, Jeni teams up with our good friend Dr Chris North from the Pythagoras Trousers podcast to speak to Caltech’s Linde Professor of Physics and Nobel Laureate Barry Barish…

01:12:34  |   Thu 16 Aug 2018
#74 - August 2018

#74 - August 2018

The Discussion: Jeni cares so little for our listeners that she didn’t even bother to show up this month (except for the interview section) and with no discipline Paul’s defacing valuable space arte…

00:56:58  |   Tue 31 Jul 2018
Sky Guide August 2018

Sky Guide August 2018

What to look out, and up, for in August.

With no Jeni this month, Ralph & Paul pick their highlights for this month’s skies; starting with the solar system objects on offer to observers and imager…

00:06:44  |   Fri 27 Jul 2018
Extra: Space Force

Extra: Space Force

In this podcast extra episode, there was only one thing playing on all our minds - Space Force. What is it? Why is it? What will it look like? Just like us, I’m sure you’ll be none the wiser after t…

00:20:26  |   Thu 19 Jul 2018
#73 - July 2018

#73 - July 2018

The Discussion: Jeni tells us about her more recent astronomy conferences in Eastbourne and Copenhagen. Paul gives us a round up of his astronomy outreach with interesting facts from and a rooftop s…

01:18:05  |   Sun 01 Jul 2018
Sky Guide July 2018

Sky Guide July 2018

What to look out, and up, for in July.

With no Jen this month (she’s off sciencing), it’s just Paul & Ralph’s highlights for this month’s skies; starting with the solar system objects on offer to …

00:08:04  |   Wed 27 Jun 2018
Extra: Galaxies, Work Placement Opportunities & Diversity in Science.

Extra: Galaxies, Work Placement Opportunities & Diversity in Science.

In this podcast extra episode, released during Pride month, we return to this April’s European Week of Astronomy and Space Science where we spoke to Dr Ashley Spindler to find out more about:

  • Gal…
00:16:12  |   Sun 10 Jun 2018
#72 - June 2018

#72 - June 2018

The Discussion: Jeni’s talking science conferences while Paul’s doing impressions from his Who’s Who of Yorkshire legends. Ralph runs through this month’s pick of listeners tweets & emails with a fo…

01:20:01  |   Thu 31 May 2018
Sky Guide June 2018

Sky Guide June 2018

What to look out, and up, for in June.

Ralph, Paul & Jen pick their highlights for this month’s skies; starting with the solar system objects on offer to observers and imagers:

  • Asteroid Vesta a…
00:11:06  |   Mon 28 May 2018
Extra: Farewell Alan Bean

Extra: Farewell Alan Bean

This podcast extra is a re-release of our full length interview with the 4th man to walk on the moon aboard the Apollo 12 mission in 1969.

Alan Bean was not only a fighter pilot, Navy test pilot, …

00:55:07  |   Sun 27 May 2018
Extra: The Life & Legacy of Stephen Hawking

Extra: The Life & Legacy of Stephen Hawking

In this podcast extra episode, we take a look back at the extraordinary life and work of Stephen Hawking who died on 14th March 2018, leaving a legacy rich with cosmology insights, humour, altruism,…

00:21:13  |   Sat 12 May 2018
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