Space Nuts
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-listen for space enthusiasts and science fiction fans alike.
Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's.
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Space Nuts Episode 486: James Webb's First Image and Cosmic Mysteries Unveiled
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the latest astronomical marvels in this exciting episode of Space Nuts. From the groundbreaking first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope to intriguing listener questions about galaxy sizes and cosmic mysteries, this episode is packed with stellar insights.
Episode Highlights:
- James Webb's First Image: Discover the breathtaking first image from the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing a cluster of galaxies in stunning detail. Learn how this new tool surpasses the Hubble Telescope's capabilities and what it means for the future of space exploration.
- Galaxy Size Anomalies: Explore the fascinating question from Alex in New South Wales about why galaxies appear to change size at different distances. Fred Watson Watson explains the peculiar properties of our expanding universe that lead to this phenomenon.
- Dark Matter Discoveries: Anna from Astronomy Daily shares groundbreaking research into the GD1 Stellar Stream, suggesting a new understanding of dark matter involving self-interacting subhalos. Discover how this could revolutionise our knowledge of the universe's fundamental structure.
- China's Rocket Advancements: Learn about China's impressive technological strides with successful tests of multiple rocket engines in a single day. Understand how these developments could impact future lunar and Mars missions.
For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.
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If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about
Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
00:00 - Andrew Dunkley welcomes Professor Fred Watson to Space Nuts
02:53 - The James Webb Space Telescope has released its first deep field image
10:32 - Fred and Andrew welcome Alex from Bellingen, New South Wales
11:00 - It's common understanding that distance reduces apparent size of galaxies
15:31 - Astronomers may have finally cracked a long standing cosmic mystery about GD1
17:57 - China conducted tests of five different rocket engines in a single day
✍️ Episode References
James Webb Space Telescope
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/
Hubble Space Telescope
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/main/index.html
SMACS 0723
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMACS_J0723.3%E2%80%937327
Abel clusters
https://ned.ipac.caltech.edu/level5/Abell/frames.html
Astronomy Daily
https://astronomydaily.io/
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
http://www.spacechina.com/n25/n2014789/English/index.html
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the latest astronomical marvels in this exciting episode of Space Nuts. From the groundbreaking first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope to intriguing listener questions about galaxy sizes and cosmic mysteries, this episode is packed with stellar insights.
Episode Highlights:
- James Webb's First Image: Discover the breathtaking first image from the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing a cluster of galaxies in stunning detail. Learn how this new tool surpasses the Hubble Telescope's capabilities and what it means for the future of space exploration.
- Galaxy Size Anomalies: Explore the fascinating question from Alex in New South Wales about why galaxies appear to change size at different distances. Fred Watson Watson explains the peculiar properties of our expanding universe that lead to this phenomenon.
- Dark Matter Discoveries: Anna from Astronomy Daily shares groundbreaking research into the GD1 Stellar Stream, suggesting a new understanding of dark matter involving self-interacting subhalos. Discover how this could revolutionise our knowledge of the universe's fundamental structure.
- China's Rocket Advancements: Learn about China's impressive technological strides with successful tests of multiple rocket engines in a single day. Understand how these developments could impact future lunar and Mars missions.
For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.
For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.
If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about
Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
00:00 - Andrew Dunkley welcomes Professor Fred Watson to Space Nuts
02:53 - The James Webb Space Telescope has released its first deep field image
10:32 - Fred and Andrew welcome Alex from Bellingen, New South Wales
11:00 - It's common understanding that distance reduces apparent size of galaxies
15:31 - Astronomers may have finally cracked a long standing cosmic mystery about GD1
17:57 - China conducted tests of five different rocket engines in a single day
✍️ Episode References
James Webb Space Telescope
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/
Hubble Space Telescope
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/main/index.html
SMACS 0723
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMACS_J0723.3%E2%80%937327
Abel clusters
https://ned.ipac.caltech.edu/level5/Abell/frames.html
Astronomy Daily
https://astronomydaily.io/
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
http://www.spacechina.com/n25/n2014789/English/index.html
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.
Previous episodes
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497 - James Webb's First Light, Galactic Anomalies & Space Surprises: #486 - Holiday Special 6Tue, 14 Jan 2025
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496 - Galactic Discoveries, Astronomical Dilemmas & Space Innovations: #485 - Holiday Special 5Thu, 09 Jan 2025
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495 - Apollo Secrets, Cosmic Questions & Martian Mysteries: #484Mon, 06 Jan 2025
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494 - Ruby Rains, Scientific Skepticism & Space Surprises: #483Thu, 02 Jan 2025
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493 - Cosmic Mysteries, Lost Civilizations & Solar Probes: #482Sun, 29 Dec 2024
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492 - Lunar Tides, Galactic Twins & Holiday Cheer: #481Thu, 26 Dec 2024
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491 - Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter Mysteries & Time Twists: #480 Q&AMon, 23 Dec 2024
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490 - Space Station Smells, Sombrero Galaxy & Dark Energy Dilemmas: #479Fri, 20 Dec 2024
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489 - Jupiter's Giant Leap, Gravity's Infinite Debate & Cosmic Queries: #478 Q&AMon, 16 Dec 2024
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488 - Ryugu Revelations, Martian Moon Theories & Galactic Shockwaves: #477Fri, 13 Dec 2024
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487 - Gravitational Wave Wonders, Lunar Orbits & Satellite Showdowns: #476 Q&AMon, 09 Dec 2024
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486 - Rocket Science Setbacks, Skynet's Secret Move & Aurora Mysteries Unveiled: #475Thu, 05 Dec 2024
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485 - #474 Q&A: Constellation Curiosities, Comet Encounters & The Universe's BirthdateMon, 02 Dec 2024
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484 - #473: Alien Volcanoes, Black Hole Mysteries & Uranus RevisitedFri, 29 Nov 2024
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483 - #472: Titan's Unique Atmosphere, Tidal Locking Insights & Triton's Cosmic JourneyMon, 25 Nov 2024
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482 - #471: HERA's Martian Maneuvers, Black Hole Light Echoes & Ancient Healing RaysThu, 21 Nov 2024
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481 - #470: Cosmic Questions: Dark Matter, Titan's Secrets & Universe's EnergyMon, 18 Nov 2024
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480 - #469: Ryugu's Magnetic Mysteries, Arecibo's Silent Collapse & Venusian Impact RevelationsThu, 14 Nov 2024
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479 - #468: Moon Lava Tube Dangers, Black Hole Light Tricks & Gravitational Wave WondersMon, 11 Nov 2024
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478 - #467: Decoding Mars Messages, Hungry Black Holes & Martian Water MysteriesThu, 07 Nov 2024
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477 - #466: Mysterious Spacecraft Sounds, Big Bang Beliefs & Saturn's Ring DynamicsMon, 04 Nov 2024
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476 - #465: Fred's New Frontier, Artemis Landing Zones & Ryugu's Revealing SecretsThu, 31 Oct 2024
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475 - #464: Dark Matter Dynamics, Spacecraft Synchronisation & Asteroid Belt EnigmasMon, 28 Oct 2024
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474 - #463: Cosmic Collisions, Double Dwarf Discoveries & SpaceX's Stellar StridesThu, 24 Oct 2024
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473 - #462: Dark Matter Mysteries, Gravitons & Interferometry InsightsMon, 21 Oct 2024
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472 - #461: Anglo-Australian Telescope's Golden Jubilee, Starship's Stunning Catch & Laser Links to MarsThu, 17 Oct 2024
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471 - Solar Secrets Unveiled, Earth's New Moon & Rethinking the Big BangThu, 10 Oct 2024
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470 - #460: Gravity Reimagined, Quantum Field Fables & Black Hole MysteriesSun, 13 Oct 2024
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469 - Navigating the Cosmos and Redshift RiddlesMon, 07 Oct 2024
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468 - Voyager's Roadside Rescue, Apophis Scenarios & Red Giant RevelationsThu, 03 Oct 2024
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467 - #456: Safeguarding the Moon, Titan's Liquid Sounds & Dark Matter DriftsMon, 30 Sep 2024
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466 - #455: Starship to Mars, Expanding Galaxies & Starliner ReturnsThu, 26 Sep 2024
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465 - #454: Universe's Speed Limits, Triple Star Systems & CME MysteriesMon, 23 Sep 2024
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464 - #453: Starliner Suit Dilemma, Iron Rain on WASP 76b & Kuiper Belt MysteriesThu, 19 Sep 2024
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463 - #452: Early Universe Mysteries, Galactic Demise & Dark Matter InteractionsMon, 16 Sep 2024
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462 - #451: Unexplained Starliner Noises, Ganymede's Cataclysm & Black Hole Jet DiscoveriesThu, 12 Sep 2024
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461 - #450: Dark Matter Debate, Flawed Maths & Spinning Black HolesMon, 09 Sep 2024
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460 - #449: 20,000 Black Holes, Polaris Dawn's Spacewalk & New Horizons' Deep DiveThu, 05 Sep 2024
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459 - #448: Galactic Life Cycles, Black Hole Growth & Space Junk RingsSun, 01 Sep 2024
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458 - #447: Wandering Planets, Dark Matter Controversy, and the Fermi Paradox DebateThu, 29 Aug 2024
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457 - #446: Voyager's Future Paths, Black Hole Star Quenching & Ultimate Temperature LimitsSun, 25 Aug 2024
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456 - #445: Snowball Earth Theories, Dinosaur Asteroid Origins, and the Hubble Tension ResolvedThu, 22 Aug 2024
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455 - #444: Cosmic Movements & Solar Mysteries UnveiledSun, 18 Aug 2024
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454 - #443: Mars' Mega Lake & ISS Archaeology MysteriesThu, 15 Aug 2024
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453 - #442: Dark Matter Explosions & Galactic EclipticsSun, 11 Aug 2024
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452 - #441: The Return of Phosphine & Space Debris DilemmasThu, 08 Aug 2024
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451 - #440: Earth Swap Hypotheticals & Europa Clipper CountdownSun, 04 Aug 2024
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450 - #439: JWST and the Old, Cold ExoplanetThu, 01 Aug 2024
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449 - #438: Gravitons' Mysteries & The Sun's Hidden TwinSun, 28 Jul 2024
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448 - #437: Mars' Sulphur Surprise & Extreme Exoplanet OrbitsThu, 25 Jul 2024
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