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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 fundamentals • solar system planets, Moon, Mars exploration • Sun physics and solar activity • stars classification, dwarfs, neutron stars/pulsars • galaxies, exoplanets, night-sky observing • space technology and satellite benefitsThis podcast explores astronomy through accessible, conversational discussions led by Rose, an astrophysicist and science communicator, and Elliott, a non-specialist co-host. Across episodes, they break large topics into smaller explanations that aim to clarify terminology and core concepts for listeners with a wide range of background knowledge.
A major focus is the Solar System and near-Earth space, with attention to planets such as Mercury, Venus, and Mars, the Moon’s origins and physical properties, and the history and future of robotic and human exploration. The show also connects space science to life on Earth by examining what makes Earth habitable, how atmospheres and magnetic fields affect environments, and how phenomena like aurorae relate to solar activity.
Beyond the Solar System, the podcast covers stellar and galactic astronomy, including how stars are classified, what distinguishes red dwarfs, M dwarfs, and brown dwarfs, and the physics and observational signatures of compact objects like neutron stars and pulsars. Larger-scale topics include stellar clusters, galaxies, exoplanets and how they are detected, and long-term cosmic futures ranging from the evolution of the Sun and the Milky Way to possible end-of-universe scenarios.
The hosts also discuss tools and institutions used to study space—such as radio telescopes—and reflect on the societal and technological impacts of space exploration, including the role of satellites and spin-off technologies, along with occasional commentary on current spaceflight events and science 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 |