Episodes

  • New space mission will hunt for alien worlds

    New space mission will hunt for alien worlds
    Oct 11 2026
    Astronomer Eamonn Kerins reveals how the newly-launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will revolutionise the search for planets beyond our Solar System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • See Mars and Jupiter in the morning sky this autumn

    See Mars and Jupiter in the morning sky this autumn
    Sep 29 2026
    Astronomers Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky in October 2026, including Mars and Jupiter’s close encounter, the Moon and deep-sky objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • The mystery of comet 3I/ATLAS

    The mystery of comet 3I/ATLAS
    Sep 6 2026
    Astronomer Cyrielle Opitom reveals what she’s learned about the interstellar visitor via Earth’s most powerful telescopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The Harvest Moon and the autumn equinox

    The Harvest Moon and the autumn equinox
    Aug 30 2026
    Dark skies are back as we head into September 2026. Astronomers Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see this month, including a lunar occultation of the Beehive Cluster, how to see the planets and tips for observing deep-sky objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Discovery beneath the surface of Mars

    Discovery beneath the surface of Mars
    Aug 9 2026
    Tobermory Mackay-Champion reveals a game-changing find in the search for signs of life on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • August 2026 solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower

    August 2026 solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower
    Jul 30 2026
    Astronomers Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky this month, including the August 2026 solar eclipse and the peak of one of the year's best meteor showers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • How do you weigh a planet that hasn’t formed yet?

    How do you weigh a planet that hasn’t formed yet?
    Jul 13 2026
    Amena Faruqi reveals how she uses cosmic dust rings to measure the mass of planets around distant stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Mercury and Saturn return!

    Mercury and Saturn return!
    Jun 25 2026
    Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky in July 2026, from the Moon and planets to constellations and deep-sky objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins