Best AWESOME ASTRONOMY Podcasts (2025)

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Paul in Festival Land 1:35:13

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A bumper end of summer episode with Paul out in the world of science outreach and communication in a Summer music festival. There's also discussion of the new Astronomer Royal, China's moon programme, Starship and a deep dive on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.By Awesome Astronomy

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Episode 50 - Astrophotography after an apocalypses with Alan Dyer 54:34

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WOW!! 50 Episodes in and we finally drop an "F" bomb. Yes for the first time on the podcast you will hear a word that can upset the majority of us astrophotographers. Alan Dyer was gracious with is time and spoke to use about Astrophotography that took serious planned and some finger crossing in hopes it turned out. Grab the head phones and find ou…

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AI, Hypersonics and Betelbuddy 1:26:40

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This month we talk about Jen at the BBC, AI in science communication, a supernova in NGC7331, whether Betelgeuse has a companion, Exoplanet shenanigans, European hypersonic space planes, and of course our monthly sky guide and general chat. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Vera Rubin, Welsh Satellites and LIGO disaster 1:32:37

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A bumper episode or is that a Jumper episode if Jeni has her way. Paul has new scope and Jeni has been seeing the Sun. We have terrible news from LIGO, the end of Milkomeda, Light pollution paradox, Vera Rubin first light, a new satellite from Wales, spaceX kablooie, leaks on the ISS and of course the usual skyguide and emails! Phew!…

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Re-Release - Portable power and Portable imaging 18:19

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Portable imaging rigs are all the rage right now. Ultra portable wide field imaging dominates starparties and new moon weekends! WE look back to when Steve and Trevor got into the weeds and with portable.By Steve Mallia

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Lancing Galaxies and Angry Emails 1:11:00

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This month we have Galactic sized lancing battles, Jupiter twice its size, Wales entering the space race and we have emails! Oh we have emails!By Awesome Astronomy

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AstroCamp Spring 2025! 1:22:55

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We come at you with all the fun of AstroCamp in Welsh Wales. Chat, debate and birdsong! Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Has NASA been Trumped? 1:10:19

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We try to keep it upbeat this month with tales of blackholes, definitions of moons, and solar system science but unfortunately the fate of NASA and American science currently hangs in the balance... Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Paranal Problems: Light Pollution at the VLT 1:06:16

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It looks as though the European Southern Observatory is caught in an American light pollution pincer...starlink above and now the threat of an American industrial complex as a neighbour. Is this the end? We have eclipse news, launch round up and the usual inane chatter from Jeni & Paul.By Awesome Astronomy

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Asteroid Doom and Gaia Gloom 58:43

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The world veers towards madness, asteroids threaten destruction and Gaia is no more. But the planets are putting on a show and Pluto is 95, so that’s alright... Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Venus. Twined with Milton Keynes 39:09

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Happy New Year! This month we talk about an new climate history for Venus, a new origin story for Mars' moons and we chat about the new potential head of NASA... Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Panto 2024! 43:05

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It's that time of year again where the team get silly...this year Butch and Suni hijack the ISS...By Awesome Astronomy

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Re-examining Uranus 1:01:17

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This month we look at new old data about Uranus, a possible second dinosaur asteroid the first image of a star in another galaxy and the image of a new planet forming. Plus sky and launch guides and a chat about Christmas present ideas! Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Comets, Cruises and Outreach 1:10:36

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This month the episode is all about astronomy! Yep just astronomy. We catch up with the wonderful comet observations of the autumn, Jen’s aurora cruise in Norway and we talk outreach astronomy in response to a listener's question.By Awesome Astronomy

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Apollo 12 40:47

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The Team are taking a little break so here is a classic interview with Apollo astronaut Alan Bean.By Awesome Astronomy

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Episode 49 - Fall Astrophotography Targets: Top Picks with Shawn Nielsen 45:29

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In this episode, host Steve Mallia sits down with astrophotographer Shawn Nielsen and discusses his successful image capture after previous focus issues and highlights the innovative photography setup that made it possible. Together, they delve into optimal conditions for photographing celestial objects like Andromeda, M42, and the Pac-Man Nebula, …

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Gaining InSight 1:18:33

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Meet Dr Anna Horleston from Bristol University. NASA’s InSight lander was active on Mars from November 2018 to December 2022 – a total of 1446 sols (Martian days). InSight carried a suite of geophysical instruments designed to help us understand the interior structure of the red planet. The primary instrument was a seismometer – the first seismomet…

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AstroCamp Special! 1:19:54

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This month the episode comes from the user dark skies of Wales as it is AstroCamp time! Discussion of Hera and Europa Clipper probes, comet news and the live recording of the Astrocamp panel! EnjoyBy Awesome Astronomy

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100 Hours of Astronomy with Go Stargazing 21:55

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Between 2nd and 5th October, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) are celebrating 100 hours of astronomy. We’ve caught up with good friend of the show Neill Sanders, founder of Go Stargazing, who’s helped create an app to get you and all your friends involved with the celestial party! Enjoy!By Awesome Astronomy

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Chatting Space within tent 1:37:19

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A bit different this month as Paul is joined by Dustin as they chat about aurora on Ganymede, starliner, Polaris Dawn, Blue Origin and Dustin shares an interview at a local astronomy Festival. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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British Planetary Science Conference 52:45

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In this podcast extra for Awesome Astronomy in August 2024, we bring you two of the Plenary Sessions from the British Planetary Science Conference 2024, hosted by Space Park Leicester and the National Space Center. The first, from Dr Aprajita Verma, discusses the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), and the second, from Dr Steve Banham, gives …

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Episode 48 - Astrophotography With a Dual Telescope Setup, with Sky-Watcher USA's Kevin LeGore 33:55

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Join us for an insightful conversation with the expert astrophotographer Kevin LeGore, as we dive into the advanced techniques and innovative setups that are transforming the world of astrophotography. In this episode, we uncover Kevin's unique approach to utilizing dual telescope setups and delve into his array of favorite celestial targets, like …

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Comet Olbers in Silly Season 1:08:01

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This month the team talk Comet Olbers, black holes in globular Clusters, the cancellation of Vixen, the ultra calm lakes of Titan, more phosphine news from Venus and look forward to this months Perseids. Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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Episode 47 - Astrophotography YouTube OG Trevor Jones Insights 24:19

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Join us for a captivating discussion with the OG of YouTube astrophotography, Trevor Jones, as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of this breathtaking hobby. In this episode, we delve into Trevor's incredible journey, spanning over 13 years, and uncover the evolution of his renowned YouTube channel and website, AstroBackyard.Trevor shares his e…

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Sanctuary on the Moon 44:55

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Celebrating 55 years since humans first set foot on the Moon with Project Apollo, in this podcast extra, Dr Jen meets with Benoit Faiveley and Mario Freese, founder and chief engineer of Sanctuary on the Moon, a daring project to leave a legacy of humanity on our nearest celestial neighbour. In the late 2020s, 24 coaster-sized sapphire disks will s…

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Episode 46 - StellarMate Pro and Seamless Astrophotography with Ikarus Technologies' Jasem Mutlaq 41:35

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Join us for a fascinating chat with Jasem Mutlaq from Ikarus Technologie as we dive into the world of astrophotography. In this episode, we tackle the challenges of imaging under severe light pollution and uncover the cool features in the Stellarmate system and EKOS Live.Jasem gives us the lowdown on optimizing exposure, handling harsh light condit…

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Starliner Marooned and Playing Gyros! 1:11:58

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This month the team discuss keeping the elderly Hubble alive with a single gyro, how Starliner is currently marooned in orbit and are usually round up of other news from the cosmos, a skyguide for what to look out for and a this month in astronomy history that explores the life of Henrietta Swan-Leavitt.…

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Episode 45 - AI Tools in Astrophotography with VisibleDark’s Shawn Nielsen 39:39

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with renowned Canadian astrophotographer Shawn Nielsen as we explore the evolving landscape of astrophotography. In this episode, we delve into Shawn's experiences using Panasonic CMOS sensors and the newer IMX 571, balancing the intricacies of image acquisition and processing with powerful software like Nina …

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Episode 44 - Pegasus Astro: Revolutionizing Astrophotography Equipment 29:52

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Evans and Angelos from Pegasus Astro as we explore the dynamic world of astrophotography. In this episode, we trace Pegasus Astro's journey from tackling connectivity issues with power boxes to pioneering state-of-the-art mounts like the Nix 101 and Nix 88.We'll dive into the latest trends shaping the ind…

AWESOME ASTRONOMY Podcasts

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AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Paul & Dr Jeni

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The Astrophotography Podcast

Steve Mallia

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Paul in Festival Land 1:35:13

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Episode 50 - Astrophotography after an apocalypses with Alan Dyer 54:34

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AI, Hypersonics and Betelbuddy 1:26:40

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Vera Rubin, Welsh Satellites and LIGO disaster 1:32:37

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Re-Release - Portable power and Portable imaging 18:19

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Lancing Galaxies and Angry Emails 1:11:00

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AstroCamp Spring 2025! 1:22:55

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Has NASA been Trumped? 1:10:19

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Paranal Problems: Light Pollution at the VLT 1:06:16

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Asteroid Doom and Gaia Gloom 58:43

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Venus. Twined with Milton Keynes 39:09

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Panto 2024! 43:05

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Re-examining Uranus 1:01:17

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Comets, Cruises and Outreach 1:10:36

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Apollo 12 40:47

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Episode 49 - Fall Astrophotography Targets: Top Picks with Shawn Nielsen 45:29

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Gaining InSight 1:18:33

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AstroCamp Special! 1:19:54

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100 Hours of Astronomy with Go Stargazing 21:55

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Chatting Space within tent 1:37:19

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British Planetary Science Conference 52:45

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Episode 48 - Astrophotography With a Dual Telescope Setup, with Sky-Watcher USA's Kevin LeGore 33:55

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Comet Olbers in Silly Season 1:08:01

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Episode 47 - Astrophotography YouTube OG Trevor Jones Insights 24:19

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Sanctuary on the Moon 44:55

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Episode 46 - StellarMate Pro and Seamless Astrophotography with Ikarus Technologies' Jasem Mutlaq 41:35

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Starliner Marooned and Playing Gyros! 1:11:58

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Episode 45 - AI Tools in Astrophotography with VisibleDark’s Shawn Nielsen 39:39

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Episode 44 - Pegasus Astro: Revolutionizing Astrophotography Equipment 29:52