Space Nuts

Hi everyone...Andrew here with the show notes:In this episode we take a look at the huge success of the Blue Origin project and the disappearance of the Japanese Hitomi satellite project. What's happened to it? We report on what's known and the speculation.Do you know what a Protoplanetary Disc is? (I could barely say it...) According to Wikipedia : 'A protoplanetary disk is a rotating circumstellar disk of dense gas and dust surrounding a young newly formed star, a T Tauri star, or Herbig Ae/Be star.' We discuss...and Fred clarifies.And are scientists really planning to defend earth from aliens with some sort of laser shield? Maybe...maybe not. Fred gives his opinion on this news...You can subscribe to the podcast at iTunes (please leave a review...it helps us a lot); audioBoom; Stitcher; Pocketcasts; Podcast Addict or any good podcatcher app.You can also listen to this and past episodes at our website via www.bitesz.com . Please sign up for our irregular newsletter while there.#astronomy #space #science #B

Hi everyone...Andrew here with the Show Notes:In this episode Fred and I tackle the hot topic of the discovery of these really massive stars...the science behind them. And why are astronomers so interested in R136?Then we move to the dwarf planet Ceres and just what are those bright spots and why are they changing?Finally...we take a look at the science behind the hit movie Gravity. Plausible or not? Subscribe to Space Nuts at iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict or any good podcatcher app.You can also stream the show from our website at www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).#astronomy #space #science #Gravity #R136 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew here with the Show Notes:First up...the Hubble Telescope proves its worth again, this time revealing for us the most distant Galaxy ever seen. We live in a amazing times...How's this for a name...JB Brickworks...that's what he calls himself and he's built a very accurate partial solar system out of Lego....And we get into a discussion about the merits of Daylight Saving (ending in Australia this weekend...) and how it's viewed by astronomers.Subscribe to the podcast at audioBoom, iTunes (please leave us a short review...it helps), Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict or any good podcatcher app.You can also listen via our website (mobile friendly) at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html While there take a moment to join our mailing list and become an Insider. You can also leave us a message there if you wish.#space #astronomy #GN-z11 #Lego #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a sup

Hi everyone...Andrew & Dr Fred here...and here's the rundown of what's in this episode...One word...Mars. First up....methane on Mars...it's there but where's it coming from? We look at the possibilities.Next up...a Mars volcano...and it's effect on the planets history.Finally...The Martian...now available via DVD and Blu-Ray..so we revisit the science of the movie. How feasible is it? Please subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, audioBoom, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict or any good podcatcher app. And please leave us a review and rating...it helps us a lot.You can find an rss link for the do it yourselfers at our website... http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html ... And while there please join our mailing list so we can keep you up to date with all things Space Nuts.And for more Space Nuts stuff, follow us on twitter and Facebook. Links at our website.Please tell your friends.Thank you.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati

Hi Everyone...Andrew here....and here's what's in Ep.8 of Space Nuts...*Did you know we had a near miss with another asteroid recently? Near in Space terms anyway...Fred has all the details on 2013 TX68*The recent solar eclipse...and do you realize how lucky we are to live in a time when we can see these? Fred has details..* Plus a wrap on Scott Kelly's recent return to earth and how being in space for so long affected him...and affect him physically it did. Once again...Fred has the details.All in Episode 8 of Space Nuts.Subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, audioBoom or any good podcatcher app.Visit our website at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html #space #astronomy #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew here...In Ep.7 of Space Nuts, Dr. Fred and I cover the following stories:* The discovery of a strange asteroid which is now known as 'The Weird Asteroid'* The launch of Virgin Galactic's new space craft - 'Unity'* Want a job with NASA? You will need to be good...very, very good...the competition is tough.All in Ep.7 of Space Nuts.Subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom, Podcast Addict or any good podcatcher app.Visit our website at: http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.htmlFollow us on twitter and Facebook for more Space related stories and news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew here. In this episode of Space Nuts, Fred and I talk about the very large space rock that disintegrated off the coast of Brazil in early February, and was hardly reported on...yet it was one of the largest ever.Plus we take a look at the recent discovery and confirmation of Gravitational waves...and the side bet it generated. Looks like Astronomers are only human after all...:)Subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, audioBoom (check out their mobile app) and all good podcatcher apps.For more follow us on twitter and facebook...and visit our website at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html#astronomy #space #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone - Andrew here...welcome to the latest Space Nuts podcast, where Dr.Fred Watson and I discuss a fascinating discovery involving black holes, X-Rays and Radio Waves...plus we take a look at NASA's recently released space travel posters. Subscribe at itunes, stitcher, pocketcasts, audioboom...or any good podcatcher. You can find our website at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html for more details...and join our mailing list to become an Insider.#space#astronomy #science #NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew here...welcome to the latest episode of Space Nuts...the podcast with Dr. Fred Watson from the Sydney Observatory. In this episode we pay tribute to the almost forgotten Astronaut, Edgar Mitchell who recently passed away. Plus we take an in depth look at the viability of mining asteroids in space. Just what will we find? Subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts or via the audioBoom app and website. Details at our website... http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html#space #astronomy #EdgarMitchell #asteroids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew & Dr Fred with the latest Space Nuts podcast. In this program we take a look at the commercial operators leading the way in private space travel...and David Bowie...will he really get a constellation named after him? Subscribe at itunes, stitcher, audioBoom, Pocketcasts or most good podcast aggregators. Visit our website at http://www.bitesz.com/space-nuts.html for more. #space #astronomy #science #DavidBowie #SpaceX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew & Fred here....in this episode of Space Nuts we bring some fascinating insights to the newly discovered so called Planet 9...and just what does it have to do with the year 1846? Fred explains. Plus...a rare space discovery in Australia. Enjoy! - #space #astronomy #science #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...here we go with our very first episode. In this one Dr. Fred and I discuss noodles, lasagna and hazel nut shells and their relationship to a very important discovery in Space science. Plus we look at the alignment of the planets....you will learn something.... Andrew #space #science #spacenuts #astronomy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Hi everyone...Andrew & Fred here...we're about to launch our brand new podcast all about Space. Such an exciting field. You can subscribe to the full podcast at iTunes (shortly(), Stitcher, audioBoom and Pocketcasts. But take a listen and find out a bit about us. Hope you can join us for our chats and share in our passion. #space #astronomy #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.