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Join Nick & Tan as they converse with special guests with astronomical backgrounds about their own unique views through The Galactic Window.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Astronomy conversations with guests • stargazing guides and night-sky events (meteors, comets, auroras, eclipses) • space news and policy • spaceflight science basics • Mars/ISS/space stations • SETI themes • space media and music discussionsThis podcast features conversations hosted by Nick and Tan that explore astronomy, spaceflight, and space culture through a mix of educational explainers, topical discussions, and guest interviews with people who have astronomy-related backgrounds. Across the episodes, the hosts regularly break down space and night-sky topics in an accessible way, covering fundamentals such as the planets, the International Space Station, and basic principles that matter for spaceflight like thermodynamics. They also spend time on big-picture ideas in space science and futurism, including questions about intelligent life and frameworks for thinking about advanced civilizations.
A recurring thread is practical stargazing and observational astronomy. The hosts highlight upcoming skywatching opportunities—such as meteor showers, eclipses, aurora activity, comets, and planet visibility—and share guidance on how to view events and plan astronomy-focused trips. Related to this hands-on angle, the show frequently touches on tools and techniques, including the use of astronomy apps and the craft of astrophotography, often through conversations with photographers and educators who run workshops or create astronomy content.
The podcast also connects space to broader culture and personal experience. Some discussions center on space-themed films and what they communicate about real science and exploration, while other episodes use music, community interaction, and informal “show and tell” style segments to build a more social, hobbyist atmosphere. In addition, the hosts comment on space news and policy developments, touching on institutional decisions and major missions or milestones, alongside occasional holiday or year-end reflective episodes about their own projects and plans. The show is presented as a live, community-engaged video podcast with audience participation as part of the format.
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Episode 72: Jenny Sivie (JennyGeeksOut) 2026-Feb-02 73 minutes |
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Episode 71: All Things Artemis II 2026-Feb-02 70 minutes |
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Episode 70: Music for Astronomical Moments 2026-Jan-17 61 minutes |
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Episode 69: The Fermi Paradox 2026-Jan-17 72 minutes |
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Episode 68: New Year Special 2025 2026-Jan-03 75 minutes |
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Episode 67: Christmas Special 2025 2026-Jan-03 64 minutes |
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Episode 66: A Deep-Dive Into: 'The Martian' 2025-Dec-18 86 minutes |
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Episode 65: Space Show & Tell 2025-Dec-11 68 minutes |
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Episode 64: Thermodynamics in Space 2025-Dec-07 60 minutes |
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Episode 63: A Deep-Dive Into: 'Interstellar' 2025-Nov-29 78 minutes |
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Episode 62: Justin Anderson (High Hopes Aurora) 2025-Nov-18 78 minutes |
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Episode 61: Aurora, Meteors, and Comets! 2025-Nov-11 68 minutes |
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Episode 60: Ryan O'Neal (Sleeping At Last) 2025-Nov-05 85 minutes |
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Episode 59: Season 2 Finale 2025-Jul-15 75 minutes |
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Episode 58: The Kardashev Scale 2025-Jul-11 32 minutes |
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Episode 57: Nick & Tan | How You Can See Mercury 2025-Jul-02 81 minutes |
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Episode 56: Nick & Tan | Season 3 Announcement! 2025-Jun-24 65 minutes |
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Episode 55: The Orbital Alliance | Space Books You Should Read! 2025-Jun-24 67 minutes |
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Episode 54: Nick & Tan | 3 Steps for Making a Great Astro Trip 2025-Jun-10 58 minutes |
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Episode 53: Nick & Tan | LIVE from Joshua Tree National Park 2025-Jun-10 66 minutes |
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Episode 52: Nick & Tan | Astronomy Apps 2025-May-27 84 minutes |
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Episode 51: Nick & Tan | Yerkes Debrief 2025-May-27 100 minutes |
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Episode 50: Dr. Amanda Bauer & Yerkes Observatory 2025-May-15 103 minutes |
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Episode 49: Nick & Tan | NASA's Proposed Budget Cuts 2025-May-15 79 minutes |
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Episode 48: Nick & Tan | Favorite Space Music & Community Fun 2025-May-01 92 minutes |
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Episode 47: Nick & Tan | Details About Our 50th Episode! 2025-Apr-22 77 minutes |
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Episode 46: Herb Baker 2025-Apr-15 136 minutes |
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Episode 45: Nick & Tan | Katy Perry Goes to Space! 2025-Apr-15 84 minutes |
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Episode 44: Nick & Tan | Tiangong: China's Space Station 2025-Apr-08 84 minutes |
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Episode 43: Nick & Tan | Giving the Moon an Atmosphere 2025-Mar-25 114 minutes |
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Episode 42: Nick & Tan | Blue Ghost Images Earth Eclipse 2025-Mar-18 116 minutes |
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Episode 41: Nick & Tan | Exploring Mars 2025-Mar-11 109 minutes |
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Episode 40: Nick & Tan | Lunar Eclipse 2025-Mar-04 176 minutes |
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Episode 39: Nick & Tan | Space Movie Discussion: October Sky 2025-Feb-27 67 minutes |
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Episode 38: Nick & Tan | Tan Travels to Chicago! 2025-Feb-27 126 minutes |
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Episode 37: Ian Lauer 2025-Feb-27 121 minutes |
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Episode 36: February Community Focus 2025-Feb-27 161 minutes |
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Episode 35: Nick & Tan | The Planets 101 2025-Feb-27 210 minutes |
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Episode 34: Monamiaisme 2025-Feb-27 120 minutes |
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Episode 33: Godfather_Astro - Part 2 2025-Feb-27 153 minutes |
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Episode 32: Nick & Tan | International Space Station 101 2025-Feb-27 129 minutes |
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Episode 31: Nick & Tan | New Year's Special! 2025-Feb-27 185 minutes |
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Episode 30: Nick & Tan | Christmas Special! 2025-Feb-26 99 minutes |
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Episode 29: Nick & Tan | Astro Hot Takes! 2025-Feb-26 127 minutes |
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Episode 28: Nick & Tan | Geminid Meteor Shower 2025-Feb-25 87 minutes |
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Episode 27: Nick & Tan | December Night Sky Happenings 2025-Feb-25 116 minutes |
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Episode 26: Sofia Katherine 2025-Feb-25 110 minutes |
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Episode 25: Stacey Morgan 2025-Feb-25 135 minutes |
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Episode 24: Peter Zelinka 2025-Feb-25 88 minutes |
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Episode 23: Andrew McCarthy 2025-Feb-24 153 minutes |
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Episode 22: Nick & Tan | Nick Travels to St. Louis! 2025-Feb-24 147 minutes |
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Episode 21: Nathan Price 2025-Feb-24 115 minutes |
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Episode 20: Nick & Tan | October G4 Aurora Storm! 2025-Feb-24 80 minutes |
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Episode 19: Nick & Tan | Okie Tex, Comets, & Conspiracies 2025-Feb-24 129 minutes |
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Episode 18: Nick & Tan | Astrophoto Showcase #1 2025-Feb-23 56 minutes |
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Episode 17: Nick & Tan | Autumnal Equinox 2025-Feb-23 105 minutes |
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Episode 16: Nick & Tan | Human Spaceflight 2025-Feb-23 92 minutes |
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Episode 15: Don Ficken 2025-Feb-23 110 minutes |
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Episode 14: Nick & Tan | Meteor Trips and Games 2025-Feb-22 99 minutes |
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Episode 13: Tim Bailey 2025-Feb-22 122 minutes |
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Episode 12: Sarah Mathews 2025-Feb-22 126 minutes |
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Episode 11: Nick & Tan | Planning Milky Way Trips 2025-Feb-22 36 minutes |
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Episode 10: Nick & Tan | Perseid Meteor Shower 2025-Feb-21 22 minutes |
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Episode 9: Deep Sky Dude 2025-Feb-21 138 minutes |
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Episode 8: Nick | De-orbiting the International Space Station 2025-Feb-21 21 minutes |
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Episode 7: Nick & Tan | Tan Becomes a Host! 2025-Feb-21 140 minutes |
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Episode 6: Stargazer_Astro 2025-Feb-21 158 minutes |
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Episode 5: T_DIV_ASTRO 2025-Feb-21 150 minutes |
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Episode 4: Chasingthemilk 2025-Feb-21 147 minutes |
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Episode 3: Justin w/ High Hopes Aurora 2025-Feb-21 143 minutes |
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Episode 2: StarxxKitten 2025-Feb-21 99 minutes |
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Episode 1: Godfather_Astro 2025-Feb-20 111 minutes |