AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Paul & Dr Jeni

Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.

Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.

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20 episodes
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Today · 1 hr 11 min
Jodrell Bank Murder Club
Angry episode where Paul and Jeni have their blood boiled by the decision to defund Jodrell Bank Observatory and the plans to launch over a million satellites. Produced by Paul, Jeni, Dustin, Damien, John
July 24 · 1 hr 8 min
Eclipse Girl Summer
Summer is here, so is the heat and so is the Eclipse! Chat, tips and hints about August's Eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower, as well as summer vibes, emails and Jeni dressing up as Max Wall Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
July 1 · 1 hr
When Cosmologists get spicy
This month it appears cosmology is saved, Swift maybe saved and exoplanets have their magnetosphere measured. Jeni has been in the States where she may have been turned into an android visiting Silicon Valley. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
June 19 · 1 hr 10 min
The Secret History of a Space Mission
The idea that sparked a billion-dollar space telescope was recorded in the most unlikely of places: a scrap of paper fished out a pocket while gondolas sailed by in Venice. In this talk, award-winning astrophysicist and science communicator Steve Eales of Cardiff University takes us on the unlikely journey of the Herschel Space Observatory, the most sensitive far-infrared space telescope yet launched. This talk wes recorded at the recent AstroCamp in Cwmdu, Wales Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
June 1 · 51 min
Objects in the Golden Mirror may be Closer
This month a bit of a JWST fest with news about the cosmic Web (Webb?! ) and those little red dots the seem to be breaking cosmology. There is also our normal skyguide and moon guide. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
May 19 · 1 hr 6 min
Psyche, Poet and Astronomy Exams
It's the chatty astrowaffle episode! Psyche rushing past Mars, Power instrument at VLT, GCSE Astronomy exams and listener emails. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
May 1 · 58 min
AstroCamp Live Show
A show recorded with the happy campers of Cwmdu. We talk smart scopes, late nights, planetary formation, news on Comet 3I and more on the Hubble tension. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
April 17 · 39 min
Artemis Chat
This month what else can we chat about? Paul and Jeni talk Artemis II. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
April 1 · 55 min
Gravitational musing and nuclear cruising
This episode Paul and Jeni look at a possible gravitational wave solution to the Hubble tension, NASAs new nuclear deep space engine, Hubble telescope boosting, and more news on the destruction of British science. There is also our monthly skyguide to to get you looking up. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
March 18 · 55 min
Artemis II Helium boogaloo
Our chatty astrowaffle episode this month is all about the Artemis re-jig and what the future now holds for the programme. Oh and update on Jeni's drains. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
March 1 · 1 hr
Vanishing Stars and Invisible Galaxies
This month it is the curious case of a vanishing star and galaxies that shine no light...plus our monthly skyguide and Jeni has a blocked drain! Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
February 15 · 56 min
Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo
This episode we chat about the potential ozone hole issue caused by mega constellations, how Jupiter has shrunk and what Aurora would look like when Earth's poles flip. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
February 1 · 1 hr 14 min
The End of British Astronomy?
We discuss the British Government's vandalism of UK physics and astronomy. In better news we celebrate the refunding of NASA and the up coming Artemis II mission... will Paul finally get excited? Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
January 16 · 55 min
3 days to lose LEO
So it looks like Low Earth Orbit is not just crowded but a disaster waiting to happen trapping humanity on this planet for a very long time... Produced by, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
January 5 · 47 min
Soundgarden win at Astrophysics
So it turns out Soundgarden nailed astrophysics in 1994. We explore latest thinking on Little Red Dots, Globular Custers, oldest supernovae, No-ceans on Titan as well as our monthly skyguide and moon guide. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
Dec 25, 2025 · 53 min
Panto 2025: Cometh the Comet, Comet the Ralph
It's time for our annual review of the year, a look forward to next year and of course the Panto!...and the return of an old face! Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
Dec 14, 2025 · 52 min
Yeeting your office into a flamepit
In this chatty news episode we chat about more Artemis mission shenanigans and how the Russians have wrecked their only human rated launch pad. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Icy Telescopes and Martian Lightning
This episode it is a new bananza with discussion of the Thirty Metre Telescope, shenanigans on Mars, asymmetrical supernovae and more trouble in the world of cosmology. There is a Xmas Telescope buying guide as well as our monthly skyguide! Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
Nov 15, 2025 · 40 min
What an Artimess!
In our second episode of the month we chat about the weird mess that is now the Artemis Programme, whether there is even a new space race and what strange shenanigans rogue planets are up to! Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
Oct 31, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Comet I3 ATLAS and Cerne Abbas Star Party
Time for a Comet 3I ATLAS deep dive, a chat about Paul's recent visit to the Cerne Abbas Starparty and our new extended skyguide. Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Jodrell Bank Murder Club

Eclipse Girl Summer

When Cosmologists get spicy

The Secret History of a Space Mission

Objects in the Golden Mirror may be Closer

Psyche, Poet and Astronomy Exams

AstroCamp Live Show

Artemis Chat

Gravitational musing and nuclear cruising

Artemis II Helium boogaloo

Vanishing Stars and Invisible Galaxies

Ozone Hole II Mega-Constellation Bogaloo

The End of British Astronomy?

3 days to lose LEO

Soundgarden win at Astrophysics

Panto 2025: Cometh the Comet, Comet the Ralph

Yeeting your office into a flamepit

Icy Telescopes and Martian Lightning

What an Artimess!

Comet I3 ATLAS and Cerne Abbas Star Party