Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
Join Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Fi Author Andrew Dunkley on Space Nuts as they delve into astronomy, space travel, and cosmic mysteries. Explore groundbreaking discoveries and listener Q&A in captivating discussions. Follow us on social media to engage with our community!
Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 561
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
300 - A Celebration
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 300 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•An interview with Andrew and Fred conducted by Marnie Ogg, host of Dark Sky Conversations podc…
Space Nuts Episode 300 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•An interview with Andrew and Fred conducted by Marnie Ogg, host of Dark Sky Conversations podc…
01:05:21 |
Thu 14 Apr 2022
Born In A Very Different Way
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 299 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•An unusual planet formation discovery – a planet that’s born in a very different way. Fred exp…
Space Nuts Episode 299 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•An unusual planet formation discovery – a planet that’s born in a very different way. Fred exp…
00:45:26 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
Exoplanet Atmospheres - What We're Looking For
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 298 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•What should we be looking for in the atmosphere of Exoplanets to see if they support life or n…
Space Nuts Episode 298 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•What should we be looking for in the atmosphere of Exoplanets to see if they support life or n…
00:45:42 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Grand Opening
Space Nuts Episode 297 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Finally, some of the Apollo samples brought back to Earth 50 yrs ago have been opened. But why now? Fred explains the significance…
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•Finally, some of the Apollo samples brought back to Earth 50 yrs ago have been opened. But why now? Fred explains the significance…
…
00:49:14 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
An 'Out Of This World' Discovery
Space Nuts Episode 296 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•‘An Out of This World Discovery’ – three groups of exo-planets have been discovered forming around a binary star. Fred explains…
•A…
•‘An Out of This World Discovery’ – three groups of exo-planets have been discovered forming around a binary star. Fred explains…
•A…
00:47:30 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Solar Coronal Loops
Space Nuts 295 Show Notes
March 10, 2022
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 295 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Coronal Plasma Loops…new research suggests they aren’t …
March 10, 2022
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 295 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Coronal Plasma Loops…new research suggests they aren’t …
00:45:25 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Asteroids
Space Nuts Episode 294 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Asteroids – One that hit China some 50,000 years ago. So why are we talking about it today? Fred has the answers.
•Plus a potential …
•Asteroids – One that hit China some 50,000 years ago. So why are we talking about it today? Fred has the answers.
•Plus a potential …
00:47:22 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
It's Raining Gems
Space Nuts 293 Show Notes
February 24, 2022
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 293 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•An exoplanet discovered with unusual rain…gemstones.
…
February 24, 2022
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 293 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•An exoplanet discovered with unusual rain…gemstones.
…
00:51:13 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
About that Coronal Mass Ejection Event
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 292 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•A Coronal mass ejection event has destroyed a bunch of Starlink satellites. So how does that h…
Space Nuts Episode 292 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•A Coronal mass ejection event has destroyed a bunch of Starlink satellites. So how does that h…
00:50:53 |
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Our Trojan Asteroid Friend
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 291 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Planet Earth has picked up a trojan asteroid as our newest companion. Fred has the details.
•We…
Space Nuts Episode 291 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Planet Earth has picked up a trojan asteroid as our newest companion. Fred has the details.
•We…
00:43:47 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Another Round of Listener Questions
Space Nuts Episode 290 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Our listeners take over the show with questions from around the globe. Fred has answers for all of them.
NEW: The Space Nuts Premium…
•Our listeners take over the show with questions from around the globe. Fred has answers for all of them.
NEW: The Space Nuts Premium…
00:53:15 |
Thu 03 Feb 2022
Asteroids of Mars
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 289 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Asteroids that collide with Mars. There’s a new study and we have the results.
•Another study, …
Space Nuts Episode 289 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Asteroids that collide with Mars. There’s a new study and we have the results.
•Another study, …
00:46:35 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Moon Mysteries
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 288 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•The Moon’s Magnetic Field mystery...what’s the go? Fred has the details…
•A gigantic exo-planet…
Space Nuts Episode 288 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•The Moon’s Magnetic Field mystery...what’s the go? Fred has the details…
•A gigantic exo-planet…
00:48:07 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Cyclones of Jupiter
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Astronomy, Scie…
Astronomy, Scie…
00:50:35 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Solving the Case of the Mysterious Dimming Star
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Astronomy, Scie…
Astronomy, Scie…
00:50:47 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
Comet Mystery - Solved
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 285 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Mystery solved – Why do comets have green heads but not green tails? Fred explains…
•Confirmati…
Space Nuts Episode 285 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•Mystery solved – Why do comets have green heads but not green tails? Fred explains…
•Confirmati…
00:47:29 |
Thu 30 Dec 2021
Dark Matter - A New Theory | Space Nuts 284
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff.
Space Nuts Episode 284 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•A new theory involving Dark Matter – does this finally answer the question as to what Dark Mat…
Space Nuts Episode 284 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley
•A new theory involving Dark Matter – does this finally answer the question as to what Dark Mat…
00:54:16 |
Thu 23 Dec 2021
Einstein Challenged
Space Nuts 282 Show Notes
December 16, 2021
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December 16, 2021
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00:51:37 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
GJ367B | Planet in a Hurry
Space Nuts 282 Show Notes
December 9, 2021
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December 9, 2021
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00:47:16 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
Sun & Water
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Astronomy, Scie…
Astronomy, Scie…
00:48:15 |
Thu 02 Dec 2021
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