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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 observing highlights • Astronomical discoveries and missions • Human spaceflight updates • Planets, moons, comets, asteroids, exoplanets • Space telescopes and observatories • Interviews with scientists and astrophotographersThis podcast, produced by astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, blends practical skywatching guidance with accessible discussion of current astronomy and spaceflight news. Across its regular monthly instalments, the hosts outline what listeners can look for in the night sky over the coming weeks, highlighting observable targets and events such as planets, meteors, comets, eclipses, and other seasonal phenomena, and often pointing audiences to related images or resources.
Alongside observing tips, the show surveys a wide range of developments in space science and exploration. Topics commonly include major telescope and mission updates, planetary science findings, discoveries beyond the Solar System, and changing understanding of objects like galaxies, supernovae, black holes, and fast radio bursts. Human spaceflight and contemporary programmes also feature prominently, with recurring attention to Artemis-era Moon missions, commercial launch activities, and international space station operations.
Interspersed with the monthly format are interview-style conversations that broaden the perspective beyond sky highlights. These include discussions with scientists about their research and working lives—such as planetary geology and robotic exploration—and interviews connected to astronomy photography, where contributors talk about their images and share practical advice on photographing the night sky.
Overall, listeners can expect a family-friendly mix of “what to see tonight” observing orientation, explanations of new results and missions, and occasional longer conversations with people involved in astronomy, space science, and astrophotography.
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Look Up! July 20262026-Jul-02 67 minutes |
Look Up! June 20262026-May-29 25 minutes |
Look Up! May 20262026-May-01 52 minutes |
Look Up! April 20262026-Mar-31 27 minutes |
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 |