Episodes

The Weird Reason They Named an Asteroid Moon
July 9, 2020

The Weird Reason They Named an Asteroid Moon

- An asteroid moon has been given a name...for the oddest of reasons...- A new exoplanet has been discovered and this one is unique. Why?- A collision between two black holes and possible explosion...what’s that all about?- Listener questions…Is...
Astronomers vs Starlink
July 2, 2020

Astronomers vs Starlink

- What does the upcoming Starlink launch mean for Astronomers?- A Planetary Discovery by The Southern University of Queensland (Australia)...- A collision between two black holes and possible explosion...what’s that all about?- Listener...
Hoot Hoot!
June 25, 2020

Hoot Hoot!

- Pluto - new data - and a new theory...- The ISS receives a very important delivery...- Listener questions…from Carrie B in Sydney, Australia and Roger the truck driver in the Northeast of the USA. Fred & Andrew have answers.Stream podcast...
Is There Anybody Out There? A New Theory
June 18, 2020

Is There Anybody Out There? A New Theory

- Alien intelligent life in our galaxy - a new theory...- Searching for water on the moon - a new project...- Listener questions…where do scientific papers go? - the crisis in cosmology and what two questions would you ask an alien if you had the...
New Theory on Oumuamua
June 11, 2020

New Theory on Oumuamua

- New theory on Oumuamua...- New earth-like planet orbiting an earth-like star...- Listener questions…have we ever been visited by aliens?..and concerns about the Starlink satellites? Fred has answers.Stream podcast episodes on demand from...
Planet-9 - Oh Dear...
June 4, 2020

Planet-9 - Oh Dear...

- Planet 9 - does it even exist? Fred is devastated...- A dwarf galaxy that’s impacting on our own Milky Way. But that may not be a bad thing...- Listener questions…just who’s in charge of all those orbiting satellites...and where is the centre of...
NASA, SpaceX and Virgin Orbital
May 28, 2020

NASA, SpaceX and Virgin Orbital

- Launches - SpacesX and NASA collaborate for a historic launch...plus Virgin Orbit- New planet formation discovery...- Listener questions…Fred has answers.Become a Space Nuts crew member and gain immediate access to our catalogue of special...
Super Secret X37B Flies Again
May 21, 2020

Super Secret X37B Flies Again

Space Nuts Episod- X37b Flies Again...- Harmonic Stars...what exactly are they?- Listener questions - Featuring our first-ever audio question...Fred has answers.Become a Space Nuts Crew Member and gain immediate access to our catalog of...
Stunning Jupiter
May 14, 2020

Stunning Jupiter

Space Nuts Episode 202 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley- A stunning infrared photo of Jupiter released...- Catching interstellar asteroids...- Listener questions - First up a query about the Tunguska event...and living on Mars...Fred...
Big Black Hole Announcement
May 7, 2020

Big Black Hole Announcement

- Big Black Hole announcement...- Jupiter’s Ice Moon Europa….re-analysis of historical data has led to new discoveries.- Listener questions - Fred has the answers...Become a Space Nuts crew member and gain immediate access to our catalog of...
Barred Spiral Galaxy
April 30, 2020

Barred Spiral Galaxy

Space Nuts Episode 200 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley- A galaxy that is a barred spiral galaxy and is having trouble producing new stars. Fred explains...- A probably landing site on Mars for the Perseverance Rover- Listener...
Asteroids Destroying Each Other
April 23, 2020

Asteroids Destroying Each Other

Space Nuts Episode 199 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley- Asteroids Destroying Each Other- The Hubble Space Telescope...the amazing images and more…Read along with Fred:...
Quasar Discovery
April 16, 2020

Quasar Discovery

- Quasar Discovery- Mars Helicopter...this thing is cool...- Listener questions - More from the mailbag...Today's episode of Space nuts is brought to you with the support of Grammarly....the intelligent writing app....and you can use the...
Slingshot
April 9, 2020

Slingshot

- Bepicolombo Slingshot- Binary white dwarfs…- We chat with Marnie Ogg about Dark Sky Conversations podcast...- Listener questions - asked by Andrew and answered by Fred...Become a Space Nuts crew member and gain immediate access to our...
The CHEOPS Mission
April 2, 2020

The CHEOPS Mission

Space Nuts Episode 196- CHEOPS Mission- Mid Size Black Holes...- Listener questions - asked by Andrew and answered by Fred...Become a Space Nuts crew member and gain immediate access to our catalog of special commercial-free versions of Space...
195: Comet ATLAS
March 26, 2020

195: Comet ATLAS

Space Nuts with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley Episode 195- Comet ATLAS is on its way. What to expect...- Insight Drill Solution...- From the mailbag - Listener questions answered by Fred...Become a Space Nuts crew member and gain...
194: WASP-76b
March 19, 2020

194: WASP-76b

Space Nuts Episode 194- WASP-76b...- Shorter Earth Days - confirmed...- Listener questions answered by Fred...Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought with the help of Grammarly...the intelligent writing app. Download and start using...
193: Space Time Dragging
March 12, 2020

193: Space Time Dragging

Space Nuts Episode 193 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley- Space Time dragging...Fred explains...- Student success stories...- More of our listeners questions from the mailbag...well...email and social media actually…Sponsor Link:...
192: The Biggest Bang
March 5, 2020

192: The Biggest Bang

Space Nuts Episode 192- The biggest explosion ever detected...- Extraterrestial protein..and a mini-moon detected…- Plus listener questions answered…Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought with the help of Grammarly...the...
191: Jaxa's Mission to Phobos
Feb. 27, 2020

191: Jaxa's Mission to Phobos

Space Nuts Episode 191 with Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley- Jaxa mission to Phobos...- Water on Jupiter...- And a dive into the mailbag as we answer more of your questions…Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought with the...
190: Planet Formation
Feb. 20, 2020

190: Planet Formation

Space Nuts 190- Planet formation...- The Australian Space Agency launch...- Once again we dive into the mailbag and answer more listener questions…Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought with the help of Grammarly...the...
189: Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
Feb. 13, 2020

189: Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts

Space Nuts Episode 189- The subject of much discussion on the Space Nuts Facebook group this week...mysterious fast radio bursts….where are they coming from?- Dark Matter theory- Once we dive into the mailbag and answer more listener questions…...
188: Planet TOI-257b
Feb. 6, 2020

188: Planet TOI-257b

Planet TOI-257bThe Yarrabubba CraterAustralia’s Award-Winning AstronomerBecome a Space Nuts crew member and gain immediate access to our catalog of special commercial-free versions of Space Nuts plus bonus content now rolling out. Instant access...
187: 2020 AV2
Jan. 30, 2020

187: 2020 AV2

Stories covered in Space Nuts 187 Podcast:- Asteroid 2020 AV2 - just what is it?- Earth’s massive atmosphere..,- From the mailbox…more of our listener questions...Become a Space Nuts crew member and gain immediate access to our catalog of...