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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley 639 Episodes Nov 5, 2026

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. Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions on Thursdays and a Listener Q&A focused edition on Mondays.

Episodes

Rubin’s New Dwarf Planet & Neptune’s Trojan Asteroid: Discoveries on the Solar System’s Edge
Rubin’s New Dwarf Planet & Neptune’s Trojan Asteroid: Discoveries on the Solar System’s Edge Nov 5, 2026 1806 Space Nuts: A New Dwarf Planet, 3I/ATLAS, and Neptune’s Hidden TrojansIn 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 Observatory’s discovery of a distant, potentially large dwarf planet, and discuss what its unusual orbit could tell us about the hunt for the elusive Planet
The Great Attractor & Saturn’s Rings: Unravelling Cosmic Questions
The Great Attractor & Saturn’s Rings: Unravelling Cosmic Questions Nov 2, 2026 1839 Space Nuts: The Great Attractor, What Makes a Moon, and Life Beneath the RingsIn 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 appear alongside the Sun in the morning sky, then explore the Great Attractor: the enormous concentration of galaxy clusters influencing the motion
Japan’s Phobos Mission & Martian Quakes: Exploring Mars’ Moons, Canyons, and the Search for ET
Japan’s Phobos Mission & Martian Quakes: Exploring Mars’ Moons, Canyons, and the Search for ET Oct 29, 2026 2010 Space Nuts: Mars’ Moons, Martian Quakes, and the Search for ETIn this engaging episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore two mysteries from Mars, along with a new effort to listen for signs of life beyond Earth. First, they unpack Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, which will study Phobos and Deimos, attempt a landing on Phobos and bring samples back to
Galactic Ejections & Black Hole Explosions: Exploring Cosmic Queries
Galactic Ejections & Black Hole Explosions: Exploring Cosmic Queries Oct 26, 2026 1858 Space Nuts: Ejected Stars, Black Hole Deaths, and Astronomy ResourcesIn this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners. The episode kicks off with Clark from Auckland, who wonders about the possibility of stars and planets being ejected from galaxies, and what that means for rogue celestial bodies.
Retrograde Orbits & Cosmic Collaborations: Unraveling NASA's Boeing Deal and Backward Exoplanets
Retrograde Orbits & Cosmic Collaborations: Unraveling NASA's Boeing Deal and Backward Exoplanets Oct 22, 2026 2215 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN. Protect your online privacy today by visiting www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for an exclusive offer!Space Nuts: NASA's Starliner, Retrograde Exoplanets, and the Square Kilometre ArrayIn this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into some of the latest developments in space expl
Cosmic Questions & Stellar Insights: Diving into the Oort Cloud, Kuiper Belt, and Lunar Landers
Cosmic Questions & Stellar Insights: Diving into the Oort Cloud, Kuiper Belt, and Lunar Landers Oct 19, 2026 2119 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN. Protect your online privacy today by visiting www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for an exclusive offer!Space Nuts: The Oort Cloud, Dwarf Planets, and Innovative Lander DesignsIn this enlightening Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a series of thought-provoking questions from listeners. K
Lunar Magnetism & Cosmic Signals: Insights into Moon Mysteries and Radio Discoveries
Lunar Magnetism & Cosmic Signals: Insights into Moon Mysteries and Radio Discoveries Oct 17, 2026 1986 Space Nuts: Lunar Magnetism, Exoplanet Signals, and the Evolution of Spacecraft WindowsIn this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a range of fascinating astronomical topics. The episode kicks off with an exploration of lunar magnetism, as they discuss new findings suggesting that the Moon may have once possessed a primordial magnetic field,
Time Dilation & Cosmic Mysteries: Unpacking Your Space Queries
Time Dilation & Cosmic Mysteries: Unpacking Your Space Queries Oct 13, 2026 1609 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN. Protect your online privacy today by visiting www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for an exclusive offer!Space Nuts: Fast-Moving Planets, Photon Pressure, and the Nature of MoonsIn this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a series of intriguing listener questions. Kicking off with
Strange Spins and Cosmic Rings: Exploring NGC 4698 and Chariklo's Secrets
Strange Spins and Cosmic Rings: Exploring NGC 4698 and Chariklo's Secrets Oct 12, 2026 2070 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. To check out our special money-saving deal, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenutsSpace Nuts: Unraveling the Mysteries of NGC 4698 and Chariklo's RingsIn this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore some truly peculiar cosmic phenomena. They kick off with a deep dive into
Time Travel & Cosmic Questions: The Science Behind Our Universe
Time Travel & Cosmic Questions: The Science Behind Our Universe Oct 9, 2026 1777 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN. Protect your online privacy today by visiting www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for an exclusive offer!Space Nuts: Time Travel, Orbiting Telescopes, and Gold OriginsIn this Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a range of thought-provoking listener questions. They begin with a fascinating i
Space Force Unveiled: The Surprising Reality of Weapons in Orbit
Space Force Unveiled: The Surprising Reality of Weapons in Orbit Oct 9, 2026 2030 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NORDVPN. Get your privacy in order today. To check out our special offer and support the show, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenutsSpace Nuts: Space Force Weapons, Purple Mars, and New Lunar CraterIn this episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into some fascinating and thought-provoking to
The Intricacies of Angular Momentum - What Happens Near Black Holes
The Intricacies of Angular Momentum - What Happens Near Black Holes Sep 28, 2026 1804 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN.. To check out special money saving deal, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts  Space Nuts: Q&A on Radial Velocity, Dark Matter, and Angular MomentumIn this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a variety of intriguing listener questions, ranging from the com

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