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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Missions to Mars

Missions to Mars

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

06/09/17 • 35 min

The Space Boffins return to Mars to hear about progress on the plus-sized US and petite European rovers. Recorded in the Mars Yard in Stevenage, Richard and Sue are joined by guests Abbie Hutty from Airbus and science journalist Stuart Clark. Richard also talks to the Project Scientist for NASA's 2020 Mars rover, Ken Farley, and British astronaut, Tim Peake, discusses his 'dynamic' return to Earth in a Soyuz spacecraft. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - HALO, Gateway and Vigil

HALO, Gateway and Vigil

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

04/07/25 • 53 min

It's all about returning to the Moon and protecting the Earth this time with Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham. Sue goes to Thales Alenia Space in Italy to see HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) - the first completed module for NASA's orbiting lunar space station, Gateway and a mock up of Europe's planned lunar IHAB module. We also hear about the ESA mission Vigil to improve space weather forecasts... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Reaching for the Stars

Reaching for the Stars

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

05/24/16 • 38 min

This month, Graihagh Jackson is getting all starry eyed over our Sun. Where did it come from? Where is it going? And what it's taught us about the universe? Plus, the mission that's taking us the closer to the Sun than we've ever been before... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Is there a planet beyond Pluto?

Is there a planet beyond Pluto?

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

12/25/09 • 48 min

In this edition of Naked Astronomy, why scientists are making mud in the laboratory to try free a trapped Mars rover, the discs that give birth to new planets, the space equivalent of an ordnance survey map for the stars and how scientists are seeking the origins of life in outer space. Plus, your queries about the cosmos: could Earth capture a new moon, why is the asteroid belt not just a planet and is there a planet beyond Pluto... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Kepler 11 - A Unique Extrasolar System

Kepler 11 - A Unique Extrasolar System

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

02/25/11 • 61 min

In this month's Naked Astronomy, we explore the unique system of six planets orbiting the star Kepler 11, and find out what to expect from the James Webb Space Telescope. Plus news of the runaway star spotted by WISE - the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, a STEREO view of the whole Sun and how a galaxy spotted at a redshift of 10 can teach us about star formation in the early universe. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Apollo Remastered

Apollo Remastered

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

08/27/22 • 60 min

In a brave move, the Space Boffins attempt a podcast about pictures without any pictures! Joining them are science writer Andy Saunders, who's spent years remastering images from the Apollo missions to reveal details never seen before, Oxford astrophysicist and podcast host Becky Smethurst about the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and space artist Jackie Burns. It's an (audio) visual feast! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Cosmic Quandries: The Origins of Time

Cosmic Quandries: The Origins of Time

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

01/25/16 • 30 min

One of the big questions in cosmology is what happened at the beginning of the universe? Astrophycisists are edging closer to answering this question - we can now look back to a fraction of a second after the Big Bang. But what happened before that still remains elusive and there are still many loose ends to tie up. In this episode of Naked Astronomy, Graihagh Jackson takes a look at the origins of time... 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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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Finding Impossible Stars

Finding Impossible Stars

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

07/24/12 • 59 min

When does the impossible become possible? Researchers have found Red Dwarf stars that simply shouldn't exist, so in this month's Naked Astronomy we find out how theory needs to catch up with observations. Also, how do citizen scientists advance astronomical research, and why isn't the Earth a watery world? Plus, we take on your space science questions, and find out what to look out for in the night skies this month... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists - Adventures in Satspotting

Adventures in Satspotting

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

03/25/16 • 26 min

What happens when we turn our astronomical instruments back to planet Earth? With the launch of over 12 satellites, Europe's version of GPS, Galileo, will be operational very soon but why are space scientists getting all excited about it? This month on Naked Astronomy, Graihagh Jackson is all about the satellites 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 216 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 'Welcome to Mars' 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 29 days.

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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