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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - The Dominant Force in the Universe

The Dominant Force in the Universe

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

05/24/12 • 53 min

When did Dark Energy become the dominant force in the universe? In this month's Naked Astronomy, we look back at the history of our expanding universe to find out when gravity lost its grip. We also examine the global trade in meteorites to explore the tension between scientists and collectors. Plus, we answer a bumper crop of your questions. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Meeting MIRI and Detecting Dark Matter

Meeting MIRI and Detecting Dark Matter

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

01/25/12 • 57 min

Can a mid-infra red view reveal the universe's secrets? In this month's Naked Astronomy, we meet MIRI, the Mid Infra Red Instrument set to launch on the James Webb Space Telescope. It should give us a glimpse of the very first galaxies and examine the clouds of hydrogen gas spread throughout the universe. We'll also find out how distorted galaxies can shed light on the distribution of dark matter, discover El Gordo - a newly discovered galaxy cluster. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - An Alien's Eye View and Cosmic Climate Change

An Alien's Eye View and Cosmic Climate Change

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

10/24/10 • 61 min

What would an extrasolar observer see of our solar system? We find out in this month's Naked Astronomy as well as explore the events that led to climate change on a cosmic scale. Plus, news of an asteroid flyby, surfing Venus' atmosphere and the end of the WMAP. We take on your space science questions, including the best place to site a space elevator! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Seeing Your House from the Space Station

Seeing Your House from the Space Station

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

12/20/11 • 59 min

If you could look down from the International Space Station, what would you look at? This month on Naked Astronomy, we discover UrtheCast - a system that could let you point a camera down from the International Space Station, and integrate your social media world with images from space. And we'll get a glimpse of a star as it explodes, and get the first evidence of its chemical composition. Plus, we have a round up of space science headlines, and we your questions on neutrinos, cosmic expansion and the age of the universe... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Naked Astronomy AstroFest Special

Naked Astronomy AstroFest Special

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

02/25/12 • 53 min

Is an asteroid impact more likely than winning the lottery? What can Moon rock tell us about the Earth? And how did a biology teacher discover a new astronomical object? In this Naked Astronomy AstroFest special, we'll ask if the Kepler observatory is ushering in a new scientific revolution, meet Hanny van Arkel, who discovered Hanny's Voorwerp on citizen science project Galaxy Zoo and find out why one former MP thinks we should be concerned about being hit by an asteroid... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Dark Planets and Dark Matter

Dark Planets and Dark Matter

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

09/24/11 • 54 min

Are the foundations of Dark Matter crumbling? How can a planet be blacker than black paint? What are the sunsets like on a planet with 2 suns? In this month's Naked Astronomy, we'll discover Kepler-16b; a planet with two suns, we look to recent experimental results to see if the Cold Dark Matter theory still stands, and we explore the least reflective planet ever found... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Blue Stragglers and the Polarised Universe

Blue Stragglers and the Polarised Universe

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

10/25/11 • 57 min

What are the mysterious blue straggler stars? In this month's Naked Astronomy we'll find out why some stars stand out from the crowd, as well as investigate the polarity of the universe. Plus, we hear the latest news from the Royal Astronomical Society, and take on your questions on rocket stability, detecting dark matter and our place in the universe. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Star Death, STEREO & South Africa's SKA bid

Star Death, STEREO & South Africa's SKA bid

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

06/24/11 • 59 min

What happens when a black hole rips a star to shreds? What can a solar science mission tell us about other stars? And is South Africa prepared for the largest radio telescope ever planned? This month on Naked Astronomy, we explore a unique gamma ray burst, discover the useful extra info in data from STEREO, and discuss the South African bid for the Square Kilometre Array. Plus, news of CoGeNT's search for Dark Matter, Enceladus' salty sub-surface sea, and clues on the creation of the solar system gathered from the remains of the Genesis mission. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - The Birth of Sunspots and Black Hole Collisions

The Birth of Sunspots and Black Hole Collisions

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

05/24/11 • 58 min

How are sunspots born? What does a black hole collision look like? How long does it take to make a full-size galaxy? This month on Naked Astronomy, we find out why people searching for pulsars might spot colliding black holes in their data, how galaxies may form quicker than predicted, and where in the sun sunspots first arise. Plus, news from gravity probe B, why there's no more space on the moon for craters, and how as many as half of all hot Jupiters may be spinning the wrong way. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Astronomy in South Africa

Astronomy in South Africa

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

12/25/13 • 26 min

Meera Senthilingam takes a tour of the South African Large Telescope (SALT) and neighbouring facilities. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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FAQ

How many episodes does Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists have?

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists currently has 212 episodes available.

What topics does Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists cover?

The podcast is about Astrophysics, Astronomy, Podcasts, Stars, Science, Cosmology and Physics.

What is the most popular episode on Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists?

The episode title 'EarthCARE, Starliner and NASA's George Abbey' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists?

The average episode length on Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists released?

Episodes of Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists are typically released every 28 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists?

The first episode of Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists was released on Nov 20, 2009.

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