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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Black Holes
Dark Matter
Mars
Dark Energy
James Webb Space Telescope
NASA
Gravitational Waves
Exoplanets
Titan
Spacex
Moon
Gravity
Astrobiology
3I Atlas
International Space Station
Hubble Tension
Time Dilation
Jupiter
Astrophysics
Venus

5 million downloads and counting

90+% Five Star Reviews

Hosted by Astronomer At Large, Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Author/Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley

660 Episodes and counting

Very active (and friendly) listener community

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Angular Momentum, Cosmic Time Dilation & Dark Matter Mysteries Unraveled | Q&A
Sunny Skies
Listener who asked a question about Mars water
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Martin Berman-Gorwein
Writer extraordinaire in many genres
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Jonti Horner
Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland
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Heidi Campo
Guest host and space expert
Episode: Dark Energy, Cosmic Selfies & Baby Moons

Hosts

Andrew Dunkley
Host of Space Nuts, veteran science broadcaster with a focus on engaging audiences through approachable space storytelling and humor.
Professor Fred Watson
Astronomer at Large and co-host, brings deep expertise in astronomy and space science to explain complex topics with clarity and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Gone all anti woke?

    Such a shame they let politics seep into science. A good podcast ruined

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    +ct
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Nothing personal

    I love Andrew and Fred

    When is Fred coming back?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    salmonesque
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Politics vs science

    Keep your politics to yourself

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    arrowfarm72
    United States4 months ago
  • Top 5 All Time

    I would put Space Nuts in my all-time top 5 fave pods! The blend of humor and knowledge is for me! I’ve been an avid listener for years and def look forward to each episode. Professor Fred has a simple and easy to understand way of explaining things! Andrew is a delightful host. Hugh…. Well not sure what he does 😂 iykyk! One of the best!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UpstateNYNP
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Excellent way to learn about space and things with good humour.

    Outstanding in all ways keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Wibh
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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A subset desires tighter editing of listener questions and more consistent focus on space topics.

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#114
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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From Diamond Rain to Rogue Planets: Unpacking Cosmic Curiosities
Q: Can planets form without a sun?
There are several theoretical pathways, including formation around dark matter clumps, around white dwarfs, neutron stars, brown dwarfs, or even in star-forming regions without a traditional central star, supported by discussions of pulsar planets and brown dwarfs as possible environments for planet formation.
Waves, Signals, and Cosmic Aromas: A Q&A Journey Through Space
Q: Dean asks about gravity waves and how they behave when passing through Earth and how LIGO detects them.
Gravitational waves are perturbations in space-time that can stretch and squeeze distances; LIGO detects them by measuring tiny changes in the lengths of two perpendicular 4-km arms and observing interference patterns when the distances shift.
Waves, Signals, and Cosmic Aromas: A Q&A Journey Through Space
Q: How is a photographic image produced from a radio telescope when all they receive is radio waves and not an optical image through a telescope lens?
A radio detector counts the radio photons, builds a sky brightness map across pixels, and then assigns colors based on wavelength and brightness to create a monochrome or color image, similar in concept to optical imaging but using radio data and often combining multiple wavelengths for color.
Exploring Moons with Atmospheres, Hot Jupiters, and the Mysteries of Black Holes
Q: Is energy lost to gravitational waves from merging black holes, and does that imply something escapes a black hole?
Gravitational waves are an energy transfer through the fabric of spacetime rather than emitted as traditional matter or light from the black hole; nothing escapes the event horizon in terms of matter or EM radiation, but spacetime ripples propagate away as gravitational waves.

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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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