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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 explainers • Solar system planets, Moon, Mars rovers • Stars: classification, red/M dwarfs, pulsars, neutron stars • Sun physics and activity • Galaxies, exoplanets • Space exploration, satellites, SpaceX, spin-off tech • Night-sky observingThis podcast explores astronomy in accessible, topic-focused conversations led by co-hosts Rose (an astrophysicist and science communicator) and Elliott (a curious non-specialist). Across episodes, they break big ideas into smaller pieces, aiming to clarify common concepts and vocabulary while keeping the tone informal and conversational.
A major thread is the Solar System and nearby space. The hosts discuss planets such as Mercury, Venus, and Mars, comparing their environments to Earth and unpacking what makes worlds habitable or hostile. They also spend time on the Moon—its origin, physical properties, and why renewed interest is driving upcoming exploration efforts. Smaller bodies beyond the planets appear as well, including distant objects in the outer Solar System and the naming conventions that come with new discoveries.
Another recurring theme is how stars work and how astronomers categorize them. The show covers stellar classification (including the historical role of the “Harvard computers”), the physics behind starlight and spectra, and different types of small stars such as red dwarfs and M dwarfs. The Sun gets special attention both as a star with layered structure and as an active, magnetic object that produces space weather; these discussions connect to practical ideas like using sunlight for spacecraft propulsion via solar sails.
The podcast also reaches beyond the Solar System to cover galaxies, exoplanets, and extreme astrophysical objects like neutron stars and pulsars, including their connections to phenomena such as gravitational waves. Long-term cosmic evolution appears in discussions of the far future, from the life cycle of the Sun and the Milky Way to scenarios for the eventual end of the Universe.
Interwoven with the science are looks at how astronomy is done—radio telescopes, space missions, and observation without a telescope—as well as the impacts of space technology on life on Earth, especially through satellites and spin-off technologies.
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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 |