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AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Paul & Dr Jeni
NASA
Mars
Mars Exploration
James Webb Space Telescope
Astronomy
Uk Extremely Large Telescope
Exoplanets
China
Ozone Layer
Curiosity Rover
Saturn
Planetary Science
Dark Matter
Asteroids
Pluto
Diversity and Inclusivity
Light Pollution
Trump Administration
3I Atlas
Gale Crater

Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe. Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.

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Latest Episodes

This month it appears cosmology is saved, Swift maybe saved and exoplanets have their magnetosphere measured. Jeni has been in the States where she may have been turned into an android visiting Silicon Valley.

Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & ... more

The idea that sparked a billion-dollar space telescope was recorded in the most unlikely of places: a scrap of paper fished out a pocket while gondolas sailed by in Venice. In this talk, award-winning astrophysicist and science communicator Steve Eal... more

This month a bit of a JWST fest with news about the cosmic Web (Webb?! ) and those little red dots the seem to be breaking cosmology. There is also our normal skyguide and moon guide.

Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

It's the chatty astrowaffle episode! Psyche rushing past Mars, Power instrument at VLT, GCSE Astronomy exams and listener emails.

Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

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Recent Guests

Stephen Eales
Professor, Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Episode: Objects in the Golden Mirror may be Closer
Alastair Will
Audience member providing favorite object reports
Astronomy enthusiast
Episode: AstroCamp Live Show
Dr. Anna Horleston
Seismologist at the University of Bristol who worked on the InSight mission to Mars.
University of Bristol
Episode: Gaining InSight
Dr. Anna Holliston
Expert in Marsquakes and researcher
Leicester Conference
Episode: AstroCamp Special!
Neill Sanders
Creator of Go Stargazing and lead astronomer at Twice Brood Stargazing
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Episode: 100 Hours of Astronomy with Go Stargazing
John Gianforte
Director of the UNH Observatory and organizer of the New England Fall Astronomy Festival
University of New Hampshire
Episode: Chatting Space within tent
Dr. Phil Metzger
Planetary scientist at the University of Central Florida and director for the Center of Microgravity Research and Education
University of Central Florida
Episode: Blasting Soil - Interview with Dr Phil Metzger
Paul Cornish
Science communicator, presenter, and public speaker
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Episode: Astronomy Mythology of Wales

Hosts

Ralph
Host of Awesome Astronomy; often involved in presenting and producing; strong science communication background
Paul
Co-host and presenter; long-running presence with show leadership in discussing space news and education
Jeni
Co-host/host of the show; central to the conversational dynamic and audience engagement

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
  • Love it!

    Just a cool show with funny hosts and great topics. Always fun to listen to 💪🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PizzaJoe1995
    Germany2 years ago
  • Cheers

    Everyone is doing a great job. -Ed

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eddie from Townsend
    United States2 years ago
  • A must listen 🎧

    Informative and witty, found this podcast by accident a few months ago and I have really enjoyed it , the interviews are really interesting. Thank you, keep looking up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginge1961
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Hello

    But seriously can you bring Fred back please? I can’t even understand what y’all are saying cuz it sounds worse then the people from top gear.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eddie from Townsend
    United States3 years ago
  • What can I say? It's awesome. I've been listening to it for a few years and I look forward to each and every episode.

    Podchaser
    5
    Jeff Oaster
    4 years ago

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The Secret History of a Space Mission
Q: What is the significance of first light in a space telescope?
First light marks the moment when the instrument starts producing usable scientific data, validating the telescope's performance and the data pipelines, which is a major milestone after years of development and testing.
The Secret History of a Space Mission
Q: How did the team cope with the ESA's budget constraints and the Planck-Herschel coupling decision?
The team navigated budget crises by considering merging missions and by leveraging shared infrastructure, with leaders like Matt Griffin organizing cross-country collaboration to keep observing time and resources aligned.
The Secret History of a Space Mission
Q: What happens if a mission launch goes wrong and the satellite is lost?
In this episode, the speaker explains that a major launch failure would trigger reviews of all options, including potential follow-on missions, but financial and political realities often determine the next steps rather than technical failure alone.
AstroCamp Live Show
Q: What are your thoughts on the current Hubble tension and what might resolve it?
The panel agrees that the discrepancy between local and CMB-derived expansion rates points to missing physics or systematic differences, and emphasizes the need for new independent methods to cross-check results before drawing firm conclusions.
Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo
Q: As the Earth's magnetic field is weakening, will Aurora become less frequent or appear at low latitudes?
Yes, as the Earth's magnetic field weakens, the Aurora will indeed become visible at lower latitudes and potentially more frequently due to reduced confinement to the poles.

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What is AWESOME ASTRONOMY about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively science podcast focused on space, astronomy news, and education, delivered through friendly banter among three long-running hosts. Episodes cover mission updates, exoplanet discoveries, and the sociology of science communication, often pairing technical explanations with accessible demonstrations and audience questions. The show balances hard science with humor and community-building moments, including classroom anecdotes, live events, and light commentary on policy and funding. It stands out for clear explanations, informal group dynamics, and a consistent emphasis on making astronomy approachable for hobbyists and parents alike.

Noteworthy strengths include a strong, recurring format that blends timely space-news, hands-on obser... more

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2. Alastair Will
3. Dr. Anna Horleston
4. Dr. Anna Holliston
5. Neill Sanders
6. John Gianforte
7. Dr. Phil Metzger
8. Paul Cornish

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