Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries من Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

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.

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Unimagined Discoveries, Planet Nine Mysteries, and the Sungrazing Comet
In this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a range of thought-provoking listener questions that explore the unknowns of our universe. From the potential for undiscovered celestial phenomena to the enigma of Planet Nine, this episode is filled with cosmic curiosities and insights.
Episode Highlights:
Unimagined Existence: Bailey from Durban asks whether there are things in the universe that we have yet to imagine. Andrew and Fred discuss the surprises revealed by the James Webb Telescope and the potential for new discoveries that could challenge our current understanding of the cosmos.
The Planet Nine Puzzle: Sarah from Townsville wonders why we can locate distant exoplanets but struggle to find Planet Nine in our own solar system. The hosts explain the challenges involved in observing faint objects close to home and the technology behind planet detection methods.
Comet C2026A1: Eli from Anchorage brings attention to a newly discovered sungrazing comet set to be visible in April. Andrew and Fred delve into what makes this comet special and the uncertainty surrounding its visibility, drawing parallels to previous comet behavior.
Rusty's Solar Pergola: Rusty from Donnybrook revisits his idea of a solar pergola and its environmental implications in light of Elon Musk’s satellite plans. The hosts discuss the feasibility and potential consequences of such a massive solar array in orbit.

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Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.

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الحلقات السابقة

  • 615 - Uncharted Discoveries, Comet C/2026 A1 & Elon's Solar Pergola | SN604 Q&A 
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026
  • 614 - "Jupiter's not quite as big as we thought." 
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026
  • 613 - Dark Matter Mysteries, Telescope Innovations & the Quest for Gravitons | SN602 Q&A 
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026
  • 612 - Lava Tubes on Venus, Elon Musk's Lunar Pivot & Titan's Mysterious Origins 
    Fri, 20 Feb 2026
  • 611 - Cosmic Questions: Dark Energy, Stellar Birth & the Nature of Black Holes 
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026
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