Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley5 million downloads and counting
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Hosted by Astronomer At Large, Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Author/Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley
660 Episodes and counting
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 789 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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In this episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore three discoveries from across the Solar System and beyond. They begin with the Vera C. Rubin Observ... more
Space Nuts: The Great Attractor, What Makes a Moon, and Life Beneath the Rings
In this listener Q&A episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a curious collection of cosmic questions. They explain why a crescent Moon can ... more
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- Hello, Welcome to…
Edit 2026 Gave it another try.
12 commercials in one episode is way too much.
…. Space Nuts, where we talk VPN, energy drinks and Patreon.
Oh, and some astronomy.
Apple Podcasts1Numiah
Netherlands15 days ago Fantastic podcast.
Podcast Addict5a month agoddraiggoch- Too many ads now
Is a great show but with 6 ads so far today what has happened? I will give up if this is the future…
Apple Podcasts4Colin in Cheadle UK
United Kingdom2 months ago - Great Podcast! 😃
Informative, entertaining, super. Well done!
My only criticism is the background for latest episode image is obviously an AI slop creation. Looks terrible and puts me off 🙃 will probably do the same for others. If I didn’t already know the show I’d avoid it if I saw that 👍 hope the feedback helps.
Apple Podcasts5HermyDooDahUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Gone all anti woke?
Such a shame they let politics seep into science. A good podcast ruined
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A breezy, accessible space and astronomy show that blends current spaceflight news, planetary science, and cosmology with listener questions and humor. Episodes frequently cover near-term space activity (orbital safety, satellite constellations, lunar planning), planetary defense, black holes and gravitational waves, Mars and exoplanet science, and the intersection of space science with policy and technology. Notably, the duo pairs a seasoned science communicator with a technically adept astronomer, delivering clear explanations, engaging banter, and occasional guest-driven deep dives that connect disparate cosmic stories into a cohesive narrative. The program stands out for its approachable style, wide topic range, and an active listener c... more
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