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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

by Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

5 million downloads and counting90+% Five Star ReviewsHosted by Astronomer At Large, Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Author/Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley660 Episodes and countingVery active (and friendly) listener communityAdvertising Free options available. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Latest episodes

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Why Venus May Have Lost Its Moon Forever

#5 trending · Astronomy

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Sep 17
33 min

Your Questions Answered: The Mysteries of Jupiter and the Sun

#32 trending · Astronomy

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Sep 14
32 min

The Dark Matter Hint That Could Rewrite Physics

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

Sep 10
30 min

Cosmic Q&A: From Redshift to the Moon's Hidden Temperatures

Space Nuts: Q&A on the Swift Satellite, Redshift, and Hypothetical White Holes In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson

Sep 7
30 min

The Starless Galaxy That Shouldn’t Exist - But Does

Space Nuts: Spanish Eclipse, Nancy Grace Roman Launch, Cloud Nine, and Venus's Mysterious Clouds Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson cover four big astronomy stories

Sep 3
38 min

Waves, Signals, and Cosmic Aromas: A Q&A Journey Through Space

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

Aug 31
37 min

SpaceX Hit the Moon, and the Real Problem Is Just Beginning

Space Nuts: Moon impact, Roman Observatory launch, and Neptune’s odd moons Andrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner, Professor of Astrophysics at the University

Aug 27
45 min

From Diamond Rain to Rogue Planets: Unpacking Cosmic Curiosities

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Aug 24
37 min

How One Dinosaur-Killing Impact May Have Triggered Global Firestorms

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Aug 20
43 min

Exploring Moons with Atmospheres, Hot Jupiters, and the Mysteries of Black Holes

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Aug 17
34 min

The Galaxy’s Sugary Center Could Change How Life Began

This episode covers three very different astronomy stories and then moves into a lively Q&A with listener questions. Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson discuss a po

Aug 13
27 min

Cosmic Queries: Understanding Black Holes, Galactic Centres, and Mars Days

In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, join host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson Watson as they tackle a variety of fascinating questions from listeners. F

Aug 10
36 min

The Hidden Impact of Landslides on Pluto’s Surface — What Scientists Are Discovering

Landslides on Pluto and China's SpaceX-like Rocket Recovery Success Discover the intriguing discovery of landslides on Pluto, explained through recent image analysis from

Aug 7
32 min

From Dark Matter to Dormant Comets: Your Astronomy Questions Answered

In this enlightening Q&A episode of Space Nuts, join host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson Watson as they field a range of intriguing questions from listeners. F

Aug 4
32 min

SpaceX Tests Space-Ready Nuclear Power Using Tritium-Driven CubeSat

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Aug 1
41 min

The Cosmic Q&A: Redshift, Dark Matter & the Shape of the Universe

Sponsor Link: NordVPN - Protect your online privacy with our special offer for Space Nuts listeners. Visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for details. In this engaging Q&A ep

Jul 27
31 min

How Scientific Discoveries at Mars Are Bringing Us Closer to Detecting Alien Life

Discoveries on Mars, the Hubble Tension, and Dark Photons - Space Nuts Episode Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the latest developments in sp

Jul 23
31 min

Galactic Queries: Black Hole Lifespans, Lunar Impacts & Sun-Seeking Missions

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Jul 20
34 min

The Black Hole Discovery Revealing the Loudest Gravitational Wave Ever Recorded

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Jul 16
40 min

From Stopping Light to Space Junk — Your Questions Answered

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Jul 13
33 min

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Where Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 21, 2026).

#9 ▼ 2 Astronomy US
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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I would put Space Nuts in my all-time top 5 fave pods! The blend of humor and knowledge is for me! I’ve been an avid listener for years and def look forward to each episode. Professor Fred has a simple and easy to understand way of explaining things! Andrew is a delightful host. Hugh…. Well not sure what he does 😂 iykyk! One of the best!!

UpstateNYNP · May 2026

The new host brings a fresh energy and clarity that the show really needed. They’re engaging, well-prepared, and make every episode feel more focused and enjoyable. Honestly, it’s a huge improvement—I’m way more excited to tune in now!

RShasha · Jul 2025

I really enjoy this podcast. Entertaining hosts, and you guys make it easy to learn new fascinating stuff about our galaxy and beyond for an average fellow like myself. I feel as though I’ve really found a gem here.

Hiawathian · May 2024

I am an astronomy buff and live Space Nuts. Andrew and Dr. Watson provide up to date info about astronomy and do it in a most entertaining way. Fun and informative podcast. Love it.

JimS1951 · Feb 2022

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