For over ten years a podcast promoting science, space & astronomy. Also on YouTube: youtube.com/awesomeastronomy @AwesomeAstronomy@astrodon.social
Joined March 2012
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15 Jul 2024
In the latest podcast extra from Awesome Astronomy, @DrJeniMillard interviews the founder and chief engineer of @SanctuaryOnMoon, a bold project in conjunction with @NASAArtemis CLPS to leave a record of humanity encoded in sapphire disks on the Moon (1/2)
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AWESOME ASTRONOMY retweeted
6 Aug 2025
From a supernova in NGC 7331 to Betelgeuse’s possible companion, AI in science communication, exoplanet mysteries, sky guide and cosmic chat! Join us today on #365DaysOfAstro with @AwesomeAstroPod. cosmoquest.org/x/365daysofas…
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15 Jul 2024
In the latest podcast extra from Awesome Astronomy, @DrJeniMillard interviews the founder and chief engineer of @SanctuaryOnMoon, a bold project in conjunction with @NASAArtemis CLPS to leave a record of humanity encoded in sapphire disks on the Moon (1/2)
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15 Jul 2024
Episode available now:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Mg…
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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27 Jan 2024
Another recording of Awesome Astronomy in the baaaaag 😎 don’t miss our latest episode which features @DrJeniMillard and a very special guest… free to listen to wherever you find your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/5gf…
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Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
‘Thanks for the ride, mate! 👋’
said the Lander Module (LM).
LM is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module (PM)
LM is set to descend to a slightly lower orbit upon a deboosting planned for tomorrow around 1600 Hrs., IST.
Now, 🇮🇳 has3⃣ 🛰️🛰️🛰️ around 🌖
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6 Jun 2023
The latest episode of AA is out now! Free to download anywhere the Martian waves are carried through the ether…
5 Jun 2023
As well as being a great episode, from a top notch podcast, the latest one from @AwesomeAstroPod features a fantastic review of my book Demystifying Visual Astronomy … pca.st/episode/4e6585e7-84b1… reviews start around 52 minutes in 👍 #quality
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5 Jun 2023
An Awesome Astronomy approved event 🎉 if two hours of our dulcet tones every month are not enough to whet your appetite for space, then head on down to @TinyRebelCdff tonight for some FREE entertainment
Oh, and you can have a beer while you’re at it
5 Jun 2023
Astronomy on Tap is coming to a pub near you!🍺🌌
The very first event to be held in Cardiff is opening TONIGHT! Don't miss out!🏴
You can get your FREE tickets at the link in our bio🎫🎫
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4 Jun 2023
It’s a fantastic book, thank you for taking the time to craft it ❤️
4 Jun 2023
Gotta say a massive thank you to the crew at @AwesomeAstroPod for reviewing my book in the last episode of the podcast 😍 I really appreciate it ... better not say any more in case I start getting emotional :)
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4 Jun 2023
Sorry folks, seems the Martian gremlins briefly got us! We’re back, still intent on invading!
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19 May 2023
To mark the Skylab 50th anniversary here is @AwesomeAstroPod chat from 2012 where we caught up with Skylab 3 and STS-3 astronaut, Jack Lousma at #365daysOfAstro cosmoquest.org/x/365daysofas…
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AWESOME ASTRONOMY retweeted
27 May 2023
@AwesomeAstroPod who’s hoovered all the dust away?!
26 May 2023
‘It’s new territory’: why is Betelgeuse is glowing so brightly and behaving so strangely? theguardian.com/science/2023…
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2 Jun 2023
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2 Jun 2023
You heard it on @AwesomeAstroPod first - “Look at that giant ASS!” podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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AWESOME ASTRONOMY retweeted
16 May 2023
Nice #meteor capture from my @UKMeteorNetwork camera last night…
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15 May 2023
To mark #skylab50 here is an interview with Apollo capcom, Skylab3 and STS3 astronaut Jack Lousma...Enjoy!
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AWESOME ASTRONOMY retweeted
15 May 2023
"We hope that through this collaboration, we can reach new audiences and raise awareness of an issue that will only be resolved by the public, the government, scholars and industry working together." #SpaceDebris
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15 May 2023
Hear our recent interview with Space Forge about their plans!
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AWESOME ASTRONOMY retweeted
15 May 2023
Tonight the new season of #WeathermanWalking airs, presented by @DerekTheWeather 😍
Could your favourite Welsh astronomer be making an appearance? Tune into @BBCWales at 8pm tonight to find out…
Now, what could an astronomer possibly want with an old slate mine?! 🤔
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AWESOME ASTRONOMY retweeted
15 May 2023
Spotted! 👀
Our ground-based telescope 🔭captured #ESAJuice 🛰️ more than 1.5 million km from Earth 🌎, on its way to Jupiter and its icy moons! ✨
@esa @ESA_JUICE @esascience
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