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Join the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they discuss the night sky and recent news in the wide world of astronomy.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Monthly night-sky viewing highlights • Astronomy news • Space missions, lunar/Mars exploration • Comets, meteors, asteroids • Exoplanets, black holes, radio bursts • Telescopes/observatories • Planetary geology and astrophotography interviewsThis podcast, made by astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, combines practical skywatching guidance with accessible updates on current astronomy and space exploration. A recurring format focuses on what to look for in the night sky each month, highlighting observable objects and events and helping listeners orient themselves to seasonal changes in what’s visible from Earth.
Alongside these viewing guides, the show regularly discusses “cosmic news” drawn from across planetary science, astrophysics, and human spaceflight. Topics commonly include new results from major observatories and missions (such as the James Webb Space Telescope and other upcoming space telescopes), discoveries and debates about exoplanets and their atmospheres, and findings about galaxies, supernovae, dark energy, and transient phenomena like fast radio bursts and novae. Solar System coverage is frequent, including comets (including interstellar visitors), asteroids and planetary defense, newly identified moons, and evolving understanding of planets and icy moons that may have subsurface oceans. Human spaceflight and exploration updates also feature, with discussion of lunar and Mars missions, spacecraft operations, and space station developments.
The feed also includes interview-style episodes that broaden the perspective beyond monthly highlights. These conversations feature working scientists describing their research and careers—such as planetary geology and rover operations—as well as discussions with astronomy photographers about their images and practical advice for night-sky photography. Overall, listeners can expect a mix of observing tips, science communication about recent discoveries, and occasional long-form conversations connected to astronomy culture and research.
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Look Up! March 20262026-Feb-27 38 minutes |
In conversation with Dr Aileen Yingst2026-Feb-26 31 minutes |
Look Up! February 20262026-Jan-30 26 minutes |
Look Up! January 20262025-Dec-22 20 minutes |
Look Up! December 20252025-Dec-03 20 minutes |
Look Up! November 20252025-Oct-29 21 minutes |
Look Up! October 20252025-Sep-30 24 minutes |
Look Up! September 20252025-Aug-29 21 minutes |
Look Up! August 20252025-Jul-31 21 minutes |
Look Up! July 20252025-Jul-02 25 minutes |
Look Up! June 20252025-May-30 30 minutes |
Look Up! May 20252025-May-01 21 minutes |
Look Up! April 20252025-Apr-01 24 minutes |
Look Up! March 20252025-Feb-28 23 minutes |
Look Up! February 20252025-Jan-31 22 minutes |
Look Up! January 20252024-Dec-29 16 minutes |
Look Up! December 20242024-Nov-22 20 minutes |
Look Up! November 20242024-Oct-31 24 minutes |
Look Up! October 20242024-Sep-30 22 minutes |
Look Up! September 20242024-Sep-01 27 minutes |
Look Up! August 20242024-Jul-31 24 minutes |
Look Up! July 20242024-Jul-02 28 minutes |
Look Up! June 20242024-Jun-01 23 minutes |
Look Up! May 20242024-May-01 29 minutes |
Look Up! April 20242024-Apr-08 26 minutes |
Look Up! March 20242024-Mar-13 27 minutes |
In Conversation - Interview 12024-Feb-23 24 minutes |
In Conversation - Interview 22024-Feb-23 19 minutes |
In Conversation - Interview 32024-Feb-23 7 minutes |
In Conversation - Interview 42024-Feb-23 27 minutes |
In Conversation - Interview 52024-Feb-23 20 minutes |
In Conversation - Interview 62024-Feb-23 19 minutes |
Look Up! Feb 20242024-Jan-31 42 minutes |
January 2024 Look Up!2023-Dec-27 22 minutes |
Look Up! December 20232023-Dec-04 42 minutes |
Look Up! November 20232023-Oct-27 24 minutes |
Look Up! October 20232023-Sep-29 27 minutes |
Look Up! September 20232023-Aug-21 28 minutes |
Look Up! August 20232023-Jul-28 39 minutes |
Look Up! July 20232023-Jun-23 27 minutes |
Look Up! June 20232023-May-24 30 minutes |
Look Up! May 20232023-May-01 27 minutes |
Look Up! April 20232023-Mar-22 23 minutes |
Look Up! March 20232023-Mar-01 39 minutes |
Look Up! February 20232023-Jan-23 34 minutes |
Look Up! Jan 20232022-Dec-23 37 minutes |
Look Up! Dec 20222022-Dec-01 27 minutes |
Look Up! Nov 20222022-Oct-30 25 minutes |
RMG SOUND WORK YC222022-Oct-24 4 minutes |
Look Up! October 20222022-Oct-05 35 minutes |
Look Up! September 20222022-Aug-22 33 minutes |
Look Up! August 20222022-Jul-27 40 minutes |
Look Up! July 20222022-Jul-01 35 minutes |
Look Up! June 20222022-Jun-02 37 minutes |
Look Up! May 20222022-Apr-26 37 minutes |
Look Up! April 20222022-Apr-01 44 minutes |
Look Up! March 20222022-Mar-03 14 minutes |
Look Up! December 20212021-Nov-30 43 minutes |
Look Up! November 20212021-Nov-01 15 minutes |
Look Up! October 20212021-Oct-03 41 minutes |
Look Up! September 20212021-Aug-30 44 minutes |
Look Up! August 20212021-Jul-24 51 minutes |
Look Up! July 20212021-Jun-30 44 minutes |
Look Up! June 20212021-May-26 48 minutes |
Look Up! May 20212021-Apr-27 60 minutes |
Look Up! April 20212021-Apr-01 58 minutes |
Look Up! March 20212021-Mar-01 40 minutes |
Look Up! February 20212021-Feb-01 35 minutes |
Look Up! January 20212020-Dec-31 41 minutes |
Look Up! December 20202020-Nov-30 45 minutes |
Look Up! November 20202020-Oct-29 43 minutes |
Look Up! October 20202020-Sep-28 39 minutes |
Look Up! September 20202020-Sep-01 24 minutes |
Look Up! August 20202020-Jul-31 28 minutes |
Look Up! July 20202020-Jun-30 26 minutes |
Look Up! June 20202020-May-28 24 minutes |
Look Up! May 20202020-Apr-29 25 minutes |
Look Up! April 20202020-Mar-30 23 minutes |
Look Up! March 20202020-Feb-26 37 minutes |
Look Up February 20202020-Jan-29 30 minutes |
Look Up! January 20202020-Jan-02 35 minutes |
Look Up! December 20192019-Nov-28 40 minutes |
Look Up! November 20192019-Nov-01 35 minutes |
Look Up! October 20192019-Oct-01 30 minutes |
Look Up! September 20192019-Sep-01 31 minutes |
Look Up! August 20192019-Aug-01 33 minutes |
Look Up! June 20192019-Jun-01 37 minutes |
Look Up! April 20192019-Apr-06 39 minutes |
Look Up! March 20192019-Feb-28 38 minutes |
Look Up! February 20192019-Feb-01 34 minutes |
Look Up! January 20192019-Jan-08 33 minutes |
Look Up! December 20182018-Nov-29 37 minutes |
Look Up! November 20182018-Oct-31 35 minutes |
Look Up! October 20182018-Oct-01 35 minutes |
Look Up! September 20182018-Aug-31 41 minutes |
Look Up! August 20182018-Jul-31 31 minutes |
Look Up! July 20182018-Jun-28 28 minutes |
Look Up! June 20182018-May-30 26 minutes |
Look Up May 20182018-Apr-27 31 minutes |
Look Up! April 20182018-Mar-28 36 minutes |
Look Up! March 20182018-Feb-27 34 minutes |
Look Up February 20182018-Jan-25 26 minutes |
Look Up January 20182017-Dec-31 33 minutes |
Look Up December 20172017-Nov-30 26 minutes |
Look Up October 20172017-Sep-29 31 minutes |
Look Up September 20172017-Aug-31 25 minutes |
Look Up August 20172017-Aug-01 20 minutes |
Look Up July 20172017-Jun-30 29 minutes |
Look Up June 20172017-May-31 28 minutes |
Look Up May 20172017-Apr-30 29 minutes |
Look Up April 20172017-Mar-30 28 minutes |
Look Up March 20172017-Mar-01 23 minutes |
Look Up February 20172017-Jan-31 22 minutes |
Look Up January 20172017-Jan-05 20 minutes |