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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley 639 Episodes Sep 28, 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.

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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
Mars Gullies Aren't Made by Water: The Surprising Dry Ice Answer
Mars Gullies Aren't Made by Water: The Surprising Dry Ice Answer Sep 24, 2026 1971 Perseverance drove to the edge of an ancient Martian lake expecting a beach and found the inside of a volcano — rock that water has been through at least three separate times. Europe's Jupiter probe comes home on Monday night and crosses Australia in a fully dark sky. Two teams, using two completely different techniques, both find something hiding inside the most famous planetary system we have ev
Navigating the Cosmic Questions: Gravity Assists, Neutrinos, and Time Dilation Explained
Navigating the Cosmic Questions: Gravity Assists, Neutrinos, and Time Dilation Explained Sep 21, 2026 1852 Space Nuts: Q&A on BepiColombo, Neutrinos, and Time DilationIn this Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a series of intriguing listener questions that span topics from the nuances of orbital velocity to the enigmatic world of neutrinos and the complexities of time dilation. Join them as they unravel these cosmic queries with their signature b
Why Venus May Have Lost Its Moon Forever
Why Venus May Have Lost Its Moon Forever Sep 17, 2026 2026 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. your first stop for online privavcy. To check out our special offer with a 30 day money back guarantee, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenutsSpace Nuts: Venus’s Missing Moon, Satellite Pollution, and Space Force Uniform ControversySpace Nuts covers three very different space stories in this episode, ranging from plane
Your Questions Answered: The Mysteries of Jupiter and the Sun
Your Questions Answered: The Mysteries of Jupiter and the Sun Sep 14, 2026 1943 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to with the support of NordVPN. To grab our special NordVPN deal, simply visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts ....take control of your online privacy because no-one else is going to do it for you!Space Nuts: Q&A on Mitsubishi's Role in Telescope Manufacturing, Jupiter's Storms, and Gravitational WavesIn this Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts And
The Dark Matter Hint That Could Rewrite Physics
The Dark Matter Hint That Could Rewrite Physics Sep 10, 2026 1807 Space Nuts: Dark matter clues, Saturn’s new decagon, Mars and Titan missions.Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson cover a packed astronomy episode that moves from a tentative dark matter signal to a newly spotted ten sided storm pattern on Saturn. They also dig into two upcoming sample return style missions, one to Mars and one to Titan, before finishing with listener questions about Jupiter’s
Cosmic Q&A: From Redshift to the Moon's Hidden Temperatures
Cosmic Q&A: From Redshift to the Moon's Hidden Temperatures Sep 7, 2026 1806 Space Nuts: Q&A on the Swift Satellite, Redshift, and Hypothetical White HolesIn this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a myriad of intriguing questions posed by listeners. From the fate of the Swift satellite to the mysteries of redshift and the speculative nature of white holes, this episode covers a wide range of cosmic curiosit
The Starless Galaxy That Shouldn’t Exist - But Does
The Starless Galaxy That Shouldn’t Exist - But Does Sep 3, 2026 2309 Space Nuts: Spanish Eclipse, Nancy Grace Roman Launch, Cloud Nine, and Venus's Mysterious CloudsAndrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson cover four big astronomy stories in this episode, from Fred’s trip to view a sunset eclipse in Spain to the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. They also unpack a starless dwarf galaxy called Cloud Nine and a new way of thinking about the strange dar
Waves, Signals, and Cosmic Aromas: A Q&A Journey Through Space
Waves, Signals, and Cosmic Aromas: A Q&A Journey Through Space Aug 31, 2026 2265 In this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a variety of cosmic queries from listeners. Join them as they explore the fascinating world of radio telescopes and how they produce images from radio waves, delve into the complexities of gravitational waves, and ponder the sounds and smells of space.Key topics include:- How photographic image
SpaceX Hit the Moon, and the Real Problem Is Just Beginning
SpaceX Hit the Moon, and the Real Problem Is Just Beginning Aug 27, 2026 2739 Space Nuts: Moon impact, Roman Observatory launch, and Neptune’s odd moonsAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland, for a wide-ranging astronomy update. They cover SpaceX’s out-of-control rocket body hitting the Moon, the imminent launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Observatory, and a new result that may explain the strange
From Diamond Rain to Rogue Planets: Unpacking Cosmic Curiosities
From Diamond Rain to Rogue Planets: Unpacking Cosmic Curiosities Aug 24, 2026 2248 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. Protect your online activities with a special deal at www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.In this Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a variety of fascinating questions from listeners. From the intriguing phenomenon of planetary atmospheres that may rain diamonds and sapph
How One Dinosaur-Killing Impact May Have Triggered Global Firestorms
How One Dinosaur-Killing Impact May Have Triggered Global Firestorms Aug 20, 2026 2620 Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. Secure your online presence and enjoy a special deal at www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.  Asteroid or comet, dinosaur impact firestorms, crater discovery, and Q&A on exoplanets and satellitesAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner of the University of Southern Queensland for two tightly related Space Nu

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