Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley•www.spacenutspodcast.com

Join Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Fi Author Andrew Dunkley on Space Nuts as they delve into astronomy, space travel, and cosmic mysteries. Explore groundbreaking discoveries and listener Q&A in captivating discussions. Follow us on social media to engage with our community!

Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's.

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8: Space Nuts Ep.7 - The 'Weird Asteroid', Virgin Galactic launch & more

Hi everyone...Andrew here... In Ep.7 of Space Nuts, Dr. Fred and I cover the following stories: * The discovery of a strange asteroid which is now known as 'The Weird Asteroid' * The launch of Virgin Galactic's new space craft - 'Unity' * Want a job with NASA? You will need to be good...very, very good...the competition is tough. All in Ep.7 of Space Nuts. Subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom, Podcast Addict or any good podcatcher app. Visit our website at: http://www.bitesz.com...

Mar 07, 2016•18 min

7: Space Nuts Ep. 6 - Large Space Rock Explodes off coast of Brazil...largely unreported & Gravitational waves, the side bet

Hi everyone...Andrew here. In this episode of Space Nuts, Fred and I talk about the very large space rock that disintegrated off the coast of Brazil in early February, and was hardly reported on...yet it was one of the largest ever. Plus we take a look at the recent discovery and confirmation of Gravitational waves...and the side bet it generated. Looks like Astronomers are only human after all...:) Subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, audioBoom (check out t...

Mar 02, 2016•18 min

6: Space Nuts Ep.5 - Black holes, X-Rays & Radio Waves ...plus NASA Space Travel Posters

Hi everyone - Andrew here...welcome to the latest Space Nuts podcast, where Dr.Fred Watson and I discuss a fascinating discovery involving black holes, X-Rays and Radio Waves...plus we take a look at NASA's recently released space travel posters. Subscribe at itunes, stitcher, pocketcasts, audioboom...or any good podcatcher. You can find our website at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html for more details...and join our mailing list to become an Insider. #space#astronomy #science #NASA Learn mo...

Feb 23, 2016•21 min

5: Space Nuts Ep.4 - Asteroid mining & RIP Edgar Mitchell

Hi everyone...Andrew here...welcome to the latest episode of Space Nuts...the podcast with Dr. Fred Watson from the Sydney Observatory. In this episode we pay tribute to the almost forgotten Astronaut, Edgar Mitchell who recently passed away. Plus we take an in depth look at the viability of mining asteroids in space. Just what will we find? Subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts or via the audioBoom app and website. Details at our website... http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html #space #ast...

Feb 17, 2016•19 min

4: Space Nuts Ep.3 - Commercial space exploration ...and David Bowie's constellation.

Hi everyone...Andrew & Dr Fred with the latest Space Nuts podcast. In this program we take a look at the commercial operators leading the way in private space travel...and David Bowie...will he really get a constellation named after him? Subscribe at itunes, stitcher, audioBoom, Pocketcasts or most good podcast aggregators. Visit our website at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html for more. #space #astronomy #science #DavidBowie #SpaceX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Feb 10, 2016•16 min

3: Ep.2 - What has the year 1846 got to do with Planet 9?

Hi everyone...Andrew & Fred here....in this episode of Space Nuts we bring some fascinating insights to the newly discovered so called Planet 9...and just what does it have to do with the year 1846? Fred explains. Plus...a rare space discovery in Australia. Enjoy! - #space #astronomy #science #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space...

Feb 03, 2016•17 min

2: Ep. - 1. What's all this talk about noodles, lasagna & hazelnuts have to do with Space science?

Hi everyone...here we go with our very first episode. In this one Dr. Fred and I discuss noodles, lasagna and hazel nut shells and their relationship to a very important discovery in Space science. Plus we look at the alignment of the planets....you will learn something.... Andrew #space #science #spacenuts #astronomy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Jan 29, 2016•14 min

1: Meet The Space Nuts Podcast Team

Hi everyone...Andrew & Fred here...we're about to launch our brand new podcast all about Space. Such an exciting field. You can subscribe to the full podcast at iTunes (shortly(), Stitcher, audioBoom and Pocketcasts. But take a listen and find out a bit about us. Hope you can join us for our chats and share in our passion. #space #astronomy #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a supporter of ...

Jan 28, 2016•7 min

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