No more explosive rockets - ride an elevator into orbit and open up the solar system for human exploration. But is that realistic or are there just as many risks with the space elevator? The post Aug 20th: How Realistic is a Space Elevator? appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
From a supernova in NGC 7331 to Betelgeuse’s possible companion, AI in science communication, exoplanet mysteries, sky guide and cosmic chat! The post Aug 6th: AI, Hypersonics and Betelbuddy appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Today Awesome Astronomy has terrible news from LIGO, the end of Milkomeda, Light pollution paradox, Vera Rubin first light, a new satellite from Wales, spaceX kablooie, leaks on the ISS and of course the usual skyguide and emails! Phew! The post Jul 2nd: Vera Rubin, Welsh Satellites and LIGO disaster appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
This month we have Galactic sized lancing battles, Jupiter twice its size, Wales entering the space race and we have emails! The post Jun 12th: Lancing Galaxies and Angry Emails appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Taking a look at the last 40 years we went from knowing of the handful of planets in solar system to knowing of around 5,000 planets littering the galaxy. The post Jun 4th: We’ve Discovered At Least 5,000 Planets appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Why are astronomers so sure that the recent interstellar comet came from outside the solar system? Which is going to be the most exciting telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope or the Square Kilometer Array? The post May 21st: JWST & Square Kilometre Array with Chris North appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
We come at you with all the fun of AstroCamp in Cwmdu, Wales. Chat, debate and birdsong! The post May 8th: AstroCamp Spring 2025! appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Nuclear powered rockets are about to become a reality opening up space travel for humanity. Ever since the dawn of nuclear weapons and reactors, advanced militaries and space agencies have dreamt of powering rockets with long lasting energy efficient nuclear fuel. The post Apr 24th: NASA’s Going Nuclear! appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
We try to keep it upbeat this month with tales of blackholes, definitions of moons, and solar system science The post Apr 9th: Has NASA been Trumped? appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
It looks as though ESO is caught in an American light pollution pincer…starlink above. Is this the end? Also eclipse news & launch round up. The post Mar 12th: Paranal Problems: Light Pollution at the VLT appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
The world veers towards madness, asteroids threaten destruction and Gaia is no more. But the planets are putting on a show and Pluto is 95, so that’s alright… The post Feb 25th: Asteroid Doom and Gaia Gloom appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Farewell to NASA's Insight mission on Mars. This lander spent 6 years on the Martian surface examining the interior of the planet. The post Feb 13th: Farewell NASA’s InSight Mission appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Podcasters: Paul Hill and Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard Title : Awesome Astronomy: Venus. Twinned with Milton Keynes Organization: Awesome Astronomy Link : www.awesomeastronomy.com; A gallery of event images can be found here: https://www.space-park.co.uk/galleries/bpsc2024/ Description:Happy New Year! This month we talk about an new climate history for Venus, a new origin story for Mars’ moons and we […] The post Jan 28th: Venus. Twinned with Milton Keynes appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
It's time for @AwesomeAstroPod Christmas Panto. This year we have Butch and Suni hijack the ISS. Also space news from 2024 and what to expect in 2025. The post Jan 8th: Christmas Panto! appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
This month we look at new old data about Uranus, a possible second dinosaur asteroid, sky and launch guides & Christmas present ideas! The post Dec 18th: Re-examining Uranus appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
Podcasters: Paul Hill and Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard Title : Awesome Astronomy: Comets, Cruises & Outreach Organization: Awesome Astronomy Link : www.awesomeastronomy.com; A gallery of event images can be found here: https://www.space-park.co.uk/galleries/bpsc2024/ Description: This month the episode is all about astronomy! Yep just astronomy. We catch up with the wonderful comet observations of the autumn, Jen’s […] The post Dec 10th: Comets, Cruises & Outreach appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
What will happen to Betelgeuse? How bright will it get? When will it go supernova? Will we get to see it? How do we predict supernovas? The post Oct 29th: Predicting Supernova appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
This month the episode comes from the dark skies of Wales as it is AstroCamp time! Discussion of Hera and Europa Clipper probes, comet news and the live recording of the Astrocamp panel! Enjoy The post Oct 9th: Awesome Astronomy AstroCamp Special appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
The Actual Astronomy Observer's Calendar talk about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS & the pairings of the Moon and Venus, Jupiter and other planets. The post Oct 3rd: The Observer’s Calendar for October 2024 appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.
For 100 Hours of Astronomy, @AwesomeAstronomyPod & Neill Sanders from Go Stargazing, create an app to get involved with the celestial party! The post Sep 25th: 100 Hours of Astronomy with Go Stargazing appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.