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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 and spaceflight news • Artemis II/SLS updates • observing guides for eclipses, meteors, comets, planets • astrophotography and astronomical imagery (APOD, solar, aurora) • space science concepts • guests from astronomy community • space films and culture • SETI/Fermi paradox topicsThis podcast features conversational, astronomy-focused discussions hosted by Nick and Tan, often joined by guests with astronomical backgrounds such as astronomers, NASA-affiliated educators, authors, and astrophotographers. Across episodes, the show blends practical skywatching and imaging topics—like how to observe planets, prepare for lunar eclipses, track meteors and comets, and use astronomy apps—with explanations of core space concepts, including the International Space Station, planetary basics, and physics relevant to spaceflight.
A recurring theme is current spaceflight and exploration news, with frequent attention to NASA’s Artemis program and related developments, as well as broader conversations about launch events, space missions, and policy topics that can affect exploration programs. The hosts also explore big-picture questions and ideas in space science and science communication, including speculative or philosophical topics such as the Fermi Paradox and humanity’s long-term trajectory in the universe.
The format reflects its origins as a weekly live video stream, with interactive segments that incorporate community participation, games, and collaborative creative prompts. In addition, the show occasionally connects astronomy with culture and everyday life through discussions of music for stargazing, community “show and tell” style segments, and deep-dives into space-themed films to examine what they suggest about space and space travel. Overall, listeners can expect a mix of night-sky guidance, space news and mission explainers, guest interviews, and community-driven live-chat engagement.
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Episode 81: APOD Adventure! 2026-Apr-01 78 minutes |
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Episode 80: Sarah Mathews Pt. 2 2026-Apr-01 87 minutes |
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Episode 79: The Space Mad Lib Video Reveal! 2026-Mar-26 68 minutes |
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Episode 78: Space Video Mad Lib 2026-Mar-23 56 minutes |
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Episode 77: Worm Moon Lunar Eclipse 2026 2026-Mar-23 57 minutes |
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Episode 76: Space A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.s! 2026-Feb-25 69 minutes |
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Episode 75: We Have Merch Now! 2026-Feb-18 66 minutes |
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Episode 74: Tan's Adventures with Artemis II 2026-Feb-12 72 minutes |
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Episode 73: Space News with Nick! 2026-Feb-10 51 minutes |
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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 |