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BBC Sky At Night Magazine

The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

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Astronomer Tom Killestein reveals how the public can help him on his mission to find stellar explosions via the Kilonova Seekers project, and reveals its first major discovery.

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We reveal how to see the ‘blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse in September 2025, and explain the best dates and times to see the planets of the Solar System in the sky.

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The Vera C Rubin Observatory is set to be a game-changer in our understanding of key ideas such as the expansion of the Universe and the distribution of matter in distant galaxies. But how will it do all this? We spoke to astronomer Dani Leonard, who... more

The best things to see in the night sky this month, including Venus and Jupiter’s close approach, Uranus’s meeting with the Pleiades, Saturn and Neptune’s nightly tango and the low-down full Moon.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Tom Killestein
Price Fellow at the University of Warwick, focused on time domain astronomy and machine learning techniques
University of Warwick
Episode: Can YOU help astronomers find exploding stars?
Professor Alis Deason
Professor at Durham University in the Astronomy Department.
Durham University
Episode: Will our Galaxy collide with its neighbour?
Penny Boston
A scientist from NASA's Ames Research Center, leading expert in astrobiology
NASA's Ames Research Center
Episode: Earth, aliens and astronomy
Lisa Kaltenegger
Director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University and author of Alien Earths
Cornell University
Episode: Searching for life on alien planets
David Lagatuta
Research scientist at Durham University studying dark matter and the evolution of galaxies and stars.
Durham University
Episode: Webb uses space-bending gravity trick to discover distant stars
Rayssa Martins
Post-doctoral research associate studying nucleosynthetic anomalies and meteorites.
University of Cambridge
Episode: How did life emerge on Earth?
Huw Morgan
Astronomer from Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Episode: The mission to make solar eclipses
Catherine Rayner
Astronomer featured in the podcast
Episode: Firework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)
Jamen Percy
Renowned photographer and winner of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Aurora category in 2015
Episode: Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora

Hosts

Paul Abel
Host and Co-host of Star Diary.
Esi Pearson
Features Editor at BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Host bored?

    It’s astronomy! Why does the guest or host sound so utterly bored? Exhausting to listen to. Get someone who can rally enthusiasm for your interviews.

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    outraged American
    United States7 months ago
  • Sad times!

    Great podcast destroyed by intrusive advertising, don’t bother

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    Ivorydawn
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast. Change the title

    Just add Sky at Night to the title and gets a lot more listens.

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    5
    Sburke102
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Heard much better

    Why do presenters constantly talk over each other? Why is the guests’ sound quality non-existent? Why are scientists always giggling?

    Give me the magazine, this podcast iis a waste of time.

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    Sir Giffs
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Rubbish Presenter

    The Podcast is superb apart from the woman presenter...whilst very knowledgeable...she insists of making loud false laughs after everything she comments on...very annoying.

    A replacement presenter would make it 4 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
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    IMM62
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Some reviewers feel the podcast offers a valuable supplement to the associated magazine, making it a well-rounded offering for astronomy enthusiasts.
There is a mixture of responses regarding sound quality and production, with some expressing dissatisfaction with presentation styles.
Many listeners appreciate the informative content and engaging discussions around astronomy and celestial events.

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Can YOU help astronomers find exploding stars?
Q: Are there more upcoming milestones for the Kilonova Seekers project?
Yes, the project plans to introduce improvements that allow volunteers to classify the nature of the objects they find, enhancing their engagement.
Can YOU help astronomers find exploding stars?
Q: What was discovered by the volunteers during the Kilonova Seekers project?
The volunteers discovered a new dwarf nova, an interesting system involving a white dwarf and a companion star that experiences periodic outbursts.
Can YOU help astronomers find exploding stars?
Q: What would a beginner experience when they log onto the Kilonova Seekers project?
They would be greeted with a task to identify differences in images taken of the night sky, essentially playing a game of Cosmic Spot The Difference.
How the Rubin Observatory will study the Universe
Q: What are your hopes regarding dark energy and its impact on our understanding of the universe with the Rubin Observatory?
The Rubin Observatory could reveal significant changes in how we interpret dark energy and dark matter, potentially confirming new theories and observations about their nature and effects over the next decade.
How the Rubin Observatory will study the Universe
Q: What is the Rubin Observatory and why is it getting astronomers like yourself so excited?
The Rubin Observatory is a facility in Chile with a large telescope and a massive digital camera, allowing for wide and deep observation of the universe, which is exciting for astronomers due to the potential new discoveries it allows.

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Focused on various facets of astronomy, the content frequently revolves around celestial events, observational tips, and advancements in astronomical research methods. The discussions often highlight significant topics such as citizen science initiatives in locating cosmic explosions like Kilonovae, features of cutting-edge observatories like the Vera Rubin Observatory, and the possibility of galaxy mergers and their implications on star formation. The podcast is known for its engagement with listeners, promoting hands-on participation in astronomy while delivering both educational content and personal anecdotes from hosts and guests involved in the field.

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2. Professor Alis Deason
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