#70 - April 2018
AWESOME ASTRONOMY1 Huhti 2018

#70 - April 2018

The Discussion: The Beast from the East makes practical astronomy difficult and we take a look at listeners' emails that accuse us of imperialism, suggest we throw away some solar filters, provide an alternative look at solar system creation and reveal their own astronomy outreach experiences.

The News: Rounding up the space and astronomy news this month we have:

  • China's space station is about to fall out the sky
  • Genetic sequencing looks at an alien find
  • Did a year in space alter Mark Kelly's DNA?
  • More delays to the James Webb Space Telescope
  • A new European Space Agency telescope gets the green light

Famous Astronomer: This month we give you a primer on an upcoming podcast extra on the life of recently departed Stephen Hawking.

Q&A: Listeners' questions via email, Facebook & Twitter take us on a journey into the astronomy issues that have always plagued our understanding or stretched our credulity. This month we take a look answering difficult questions:

I live in a part of the World with very strong religious beliefs and often get asked sensitive questions relating to faith and astronomy. I'd be interested to hear your take on this and what "polite" stock replies you give. Stefan Zietara, undisclosed location in the Middle East.

Jaksot(362)

Gravitational musing and nuclear cruising

Gravitational musing and nuclear cruising

This episode Paul and Jeni look at a possible gravitational wave solution to the Hubble tension, NASAs new nuclear deep space engine, Hubble telescope boosting, and more news on the destruction of Bri...

1 Huhti 55min

Artemis II Helium boogaloo

Artemis II Helium boogaloo

Our chatty astrowaffle episode this month is all about the Artemis re-jig and what the future now holds for the programme. Oh and update on Jeni's drains. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

18 Maalis 55min

Vanishing Stars and Invisible Galaxies

Vanishing Stars and Invisible Galaxies

This month it is the curious case of a vanishing star and galaxies that shine no light...plus our monthly skyguide and Jeni has a blocked drain! Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

1 Maalis 1h

Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo

Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo

This episode we chat about the potential ozone hole issue caused by mega constellations, how Jupiter has shrunk and what Aurora would look like when Earth's poles flip. Produced by  Paul, Jen, John, D...

15 Helmi 56min

The End of British Astronomy?

The End of British Astronomy?

We discuss the British Government's vandalism of UK physics and astronomy. In better news we celebrate the refunding of NASA and the up coming Artemis II mission... will Paul finally get excited? Prod...

1 Helmi 1h 14min

3 days to lose LEO

3 days to lose LEO

So it looks like Low Earth Orbit is not just crowded but a disaster waiting to happen trapping humanity on this planet for a very long time... Produced by, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

16 Tammi 55min

Soundgarden win at Astrophysics

Soundgarden win at Astrophysics

So it turns out Soundgarden nailed astrophysics in 1994. We explore latest thinking on Little Red Dots, Globular Custers, oldest supernovae, No-ceans on Titan as well as our monthly skyguide and moon ...

5 Tammi 47min

Panto 2025: Cometh the Comet, Comet the Ralph

Panto 2025: Cometh the Comet, Comet the Ralph

It's time for our annual review of the year, a look forward to next year and of course the Panto!...and the return of an old face! Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

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