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A podcast putting the lens on astronomy.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Astronomy basics and skywatching • Solar System planets, Moon, Mars rovers • Stars: classification, red/M dwarfs, pulsars/neutron stars • Sun physics and activity • Exoplanets and habitability • Galaxies, clusters, cosmic future/end • Space exploration tech, satellites, SpaceXThis podcast explores astronomy in approachable, topic-focused conversations hosted by Rose (an astrophysicist and science communicator) and Elliott (a non-specialist). Across the show, they break down big ideas into smaller pieces, mixing foundational explanations with lighter digressions and practical context for listeners who range from beginners to more experienced space enthusiasts.
A recurring theme is the Solar System: what makes each world distinctive and how we’ve learned what we know through robotic exploration and ongoing mission planning. Discussions cover planetary environments and origins, Earth’s habitability and magnetic field, and the Moon’s past and future as a destination. The Sun is another core focus, from its internal structure and lifecycle to surface activity such as flares and coronal mass ejections, alongside how solar energy can be used for spacecraft propulsion.
The podcast also moves beyond the Solar System into stellar and galactic astronomy. Topics include how stars are classified, the properties of smaller stars and the boundary between stars and brown dwarfs, and extreme stellar remnants like neutron stars and pulsars, with connections to gravitational waves. On the largest scales, the hosts consider galaxies and long-term cosmic evolution, including possible scenarios for the far future and the ultimate fate of the Universe.
Alongside astronomical objects and theory, the show often emphasizes how astronomy is done: observing the night sky, discovery methods for exoplanets, and the role of major observatories and telescopes. It also examines the broader impacts of space activity on society, from satellites to everyday technologies, and reflects on contemporary spaceflight developments and scientific culture.
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Centaurs and Where to Find Them 2023-Jun-11 57 minutes |
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Mars, Rovers and Theses 2023-Jun-04 86 minutes |
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The End of the Universe and how we get there 2023-May-21 63 minutes |
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The Moon, getting there and going back 2023-May-14 75 minutes |
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Red dwarfs, M dwarfs and the difference between them 2023-May-07 61 minutes |
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Earth, Life and Aurorae 2023-Apr-30 65 minutes |
Stellar Clusters and SpaceX2023-Apr-23 41 minutes |
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What has Space Ever Done for Us? Part 2 2023-Apr-16 59 minutes |
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What has Space Ever Done for Us? Part 1 2023-Apr-09 68 minutes |
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Venus 2023-Apr-02 60 minutes |
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Pulsars and Neutron Stars 2023-Mar-26 69 minutes |
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Mercury 2023-Mar-19 51 minutes |
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How to Classify Stars 2023-Mar-12 58 minutes |
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Solar Activity and Solar Sails 2023-Mar-05 58 minutes |
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The Sun 2023-Feb-26 52 minutes |
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Jodrell Bank 2023-Feb-19 52 minutes |
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Pale Blue Dot 2023-Feb-13 23 minutes |
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The Solar System 2023-Feb-12 51 minutes |
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Exoplanets Part 2 2023-Feb-05 50 minutes |
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Exoplanets Part 1 2023-Jan-29 50 minutes |
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The Night Sky 2023-Jan-27 45 minutes |
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Galaxies 2023-Jan-25 54 minutes |
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Welcome to Through the Telescope 2023-Jan-22 1 minute |