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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 • Solar system planets, Moon, Mars rovers • Sun, solar activity, magnetic fields • Star types, classification, pulsars/neutron stars • Exoplanets, galaxies, clusters • Space exploration tech, satellites, citizen science • Cosmic future/end of universeThis podcast explores astronomy through accessible, topic-focused conversations hosted by Rose, an astrophysicist and science communicator, and Elliott, a non-specialist co-host. Across the episodes, they break down major ideas in space science into manageable pieces, mixing core concepts with curiosities and bits of humour while aiming to be welcoming to listeners with varying levels of background knowledge.
A large share of the content focuses on the Solar System and nearby targets for exploration, including what makes planets and moons distinct, how their environments work, and what spacecraft missions have revealed (and still hope to find). The show also spends time on broader stellar and cosmic phenomena: how stars are classified; the nature of small, cool stars; the physics and behaviour of the Sun, including solar activity and magnetic effects; and extreme objects such as neutron stars and pulsars. There are episodes that widen the view to galaxies, the structure of the Solar System’s distant outskirts, and the long-term future of the Sun, the Milky Way, and the Universe itself.
Several episodes connect astronomy to human activity, touching on the practical impacts of space exploration—such as satellites, materials, and technologies—and on how science is done, from observational methods (like those used to find exoplanets) to institutions and instruments (including major radio telescopes). The podcast also includes occasional reflective or skywatching-oriented material, encouraging listeners to engage with what can be observed from Earth.
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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 |