Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support .
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Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
K2 18b, Life's Potential & the Mysteries of the Hycean World 25.04.2025 30:50
Space Nuts Episode 515: K2 18b, Polar Orbits, and the Lucy Mission In this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the helm for her final week as Andrew Dunkley prepares to return. Joined by the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson, they delve into some of the most exciting recent discoveries in astronomy, including the much-discussed K2 18b, the peculiar polar orbit of a new...
Cosmic Questions, Gravitational Waves & the Mysteries of Space-Time 21.04.2025 24:34
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Stellar Microbes, Titan's Mysteries & the Quest for Life Beyond Earth 18.04.2025 37:33
This episode of Space Nuts is brought you with the support of Saily. If you love travelling, you need Saily by your side. To find out more and get the special Space Nuts listener discount, visit www.saily.com/spacenuts pace Nuts Episode 513: Microbial Life in Space, Titan's Secrets, and the Search for Intermediate Black Holes In this engaging episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo returns with as...
Cosmic Colors, Stellar Mysteries & the Intricacies of Light: A Q&A Episode 14.04.2025 26:33
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Dust Devils, Cosmic Conundrums & the Quest to Clean Space Junk 10.04.2025 35:38
Space Nuts Episode 511: Dust Devils on Mars, Space Junk Solutions, and Galaxy Growth Conundrums In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo fills in for Andrew Dunkley, joining astronomer Professor Fred Watson to explore some of the most intriguing cosmic topics. From the fascinating dust devils observed on Mars to innovative solutions for space debris and the surprising behavior o...
Stellar Questions, Black Hole Mysteries & the Dance of Dark Matter 07.04.2025 26:32
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Cosmic Winds, Nebula Secrets & the Mysteries of Neptune 03.04.2025 46:05
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Space-Time Twists, Cosmic Questions & Asteroid Mysteries: A Q&A Journey Through the Universe 31.03.2025 30:04
Space Nuts Episode 508: Space and Time, Movement in the Universe, and the Nature of Discovery In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Professor Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they tackle a variety of thought-provoking listener questions. From the intricate relationship between space and time within black holes to the inherent direct...
Dark Energy, Cosmic Selfies & Baby Moons 27.03.2025 34:06
Space Nuts Episode 507: Dark Energy, Square Kilometer Array, and Baby Moons Join host Andrew Dunkley, astronomer Professor Fred Watson, and special guest Heidi Campo as they delve into the intriguing mysteries of the universe in this episode of Space Nuts. From the latest revelations about dark energy to the exciting developments from the Square Kilometer Array and the discovery of baby moons arou...
Black Holes, Cosmic Questions & TRAPPIST Tales 24.03.2025 30:09
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Alien Objects, Seismic Signals & Mars Missions: Investigating Cosmic Curiosities 21.03.2025 34:56
This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN...and as Andrew says in this episode...the best in the business. To get our special Space Nuts savings, visit www.nordvpn.spacenuts Space Nuts Episode 504: Alien Objects, Exoplanets, and Mars Missions In this episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they dive into the l...
Nebulae and Time - Unraveling Cosmic Mysteries: #504 17.03.2025 33:23
In this Q&A episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson tackle intriguing questions from listeners about bright nebulae, the nature of light, and the mysteries of time. They discuss whether one could see the vibrant colors of nebulae from within, delve into the implications of two arrows of time emerging from quantum systems, and explore the feasibility of life on moo...
Dark Matter Stars, Ancient Craters & Lunar Missions: #503 - Unpacking the Latest Discoveries in Space 13.03.2025 34:57
Space Nuts Episode 503: Dark Matter Stars, Australia's Oldest Impact Crater, and Mission Updates Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they explore the latest discoveries and updates from the cosmos. From the intriguing possibility of dark matter stars to the revelation of the oldest impact crater on Earth, this episode is filled with exciting...
Quantum Light, Expanding Universes & Black Hole Mysteries: #502 - Answering Your Most Intriguing Questions 10.03.2025 30:51
Space Nuts Episode 502: Q&A on Black Holes, Cosmic Temperatures, and Starshot Missions Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners around the globe. From the mysteries of black holes to the minimum temperature of space and the ambitious Starshot mission, this episode is packed...
Lunar Landings, Asteroid Adventures & Andromeda Mysteries: #501 06.03.2025 33:50
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Big Bang Theories & Andromeda Collisions: #500 - Your Questions Answered in Our Milestone Episode 03.03.2025 43:38
Space Nuts Episode 500: Celebrating 500 Episodes with a Q&A Extravaganza Join Andrew Dunkley, Professor Jonti Horner, and Professor Fred Watson in this monumental 500th episode of Space Nuts! In a special Q&A format, the team tackles a range of audience questions that span the cosmos, including the mysteries of the Big Bang, the impending collision of Andromeda with the Milky Way, and the...
Asteroids, Alien Signals & Icy Moons: #499 - Unpacking the Latest in Cosmic Discoveries 27.02.2025 41:51
Space Nuts Episode 499: Asteroid Updates, Life in the Cosmos, and SpaceX Mishaps Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this exciting episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest developments in asteroid research, the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life, and some recent SpaceX controversies. From the fate of asteroid 2024 YR4 to the intriguing possibilities of subsurface...
Black Holes, Light Speed & Oceanic Exoplanets: #498 - Diving Deep into Your Space Queries 24.02.2025 36:55
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Earth's Core, Hypervelocity Stars & Cosmic Dandruff: #497 - Unraveling the Mysteries Below and Beyond 20.02.2025 43:34
This episode is brought to you with help of NordVPN. To get the special birthday deal, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts - you'll be glad you did. Space Nuts Episode 497: Earth's Core Dynamics, Hypervelocity Stars, and Cosmic Dust Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they delve into the intriguing dynamics of our planet's core, the discovery of...
Alien Signals, Bone Density & Cosmic Disks: #496 - The Great Space Q&A Returns 17.02.2025 50:51
Space Nuts Episode 496: Life on Other Planets, Centrifugal Forces, and Bone Density in Space Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this thought-provoking Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle some of the most intriguing questions from our listeners. From the possibility of detecting life on distant planets to the fascinating dynamics of centrifugal force, and the effects of...
Megastructures, Exoplanet Myths & Satellite Showers: #495 - The Quipu Conundrum and More 14.02.2025 44:02
Space Nuts Episode 495: The Megastructure Quipu, Exoplanet Myths, and SpaceX Satellites Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the cosmos' latest discoveries and debunk popular misconceptions. From the astonishing natural megastructure known as Quipu to the reality behind potentially habitable exoplanets, and the implications o...
Cosmic Queries, Jovian Mysteries & Martian Quakes: #494 - The Great Space Q&A 10.02.2025 35:19
Space Nuts Episode 494: Radiation Around Jupiter, Light Refraction, and Brown Dwarfs Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this thought-provoking Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of intriguing questions from our listeners. From the complexities of radiation surrounding Jupiter to the effects of light refraction in space, and the mysteries of brown dwarfs, this...
Asteroid Alerts, Cosmic Rocks & Life's Building Blocks: #493 - The Great Space Rock Roundup 07.02.2025 45:19
This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN...a must for when online privacy matters. Check out our great New Years deal by visiting www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts Space Nuts Episode 493: Asteroids, Cosmic Debris, and the Origins of Life Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this action-packed episode of Space Nuts as they delve into the fascinating world of ast...
Cosmic Questions, Solar Mysteries & Lunar Dreams: #492 - The Great Space Q&A 03.02.2025 36:11
Space Nuts Episode 492: Tidal Locking, Solar Mysteries, and Moon Travel Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of cosmic questions from our curious listeners. From the complexities of tidal locking in celestial systems to the intriguing heat discrepancies in the Sun's layers, and even how to get to the Moon, this e...
Extreme Winds, Martian Clays & Hidden Stars: #491 - The Interstellar Exploration 30.01.2025 39:45
Space Nuts Episode 491: The Windiest Planet, Martian Mysteries, and Light Pollution Concerns Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore some of the most fascinating cosmic discoveries of our time. From the extraordinary winds of a distant exoplanet to intriguing geological findings on Mars, and the looming threat of light pollution...
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