Through the Telescope

Jun 10 2023

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A podcast putting the lens on astronomy.
Through the Telescope is a podcast exploring some of the big topics in astronomy in little pieces. Whether you know your red giants from your redshifts or still get caught up on the difference between astronomy and astrology, join Rose and Elliott as they journey through the Cosmos and generally have fun along the way.
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Centaurs and Where to Find Them

Jun 10 2023 57 mins

In this episode Rose and Elliott are on the hunt for centaurs. What are they, where are they and how in the universe did they get that name? All will be revealed, as the pair find out the answers, as well as how far out does something have to be named FarFarOut?Find us at throughthetelescope.co.ukMusic:"Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: B

Mars, Rovers and Theses

Jun 03 2023 86 mins

This episode starts with some exciting news for Rose before looking at the Red planet. One of our nearest neighbours, and a target for space exploration, Rose and Elliott look at how unlike the Earth Mars really is. Is Mars really as you expect it to be? As well as some of the features of the Martian environment, the duo look back at the history of Mars exploration and the potentia

The End of the Universe and how we get there

May 20 2023 63 mins

This time Rose and Elliott speed into the future as they look at some of the cosmic events that are headed our way in the ever more distant future. From hypernovae to supervolcanos, the future of the Sun and the Milky Way and ending at the ultimate end, the death of the Universe, they look at what lies ahead, what ending is most likely for our reality, and if we can even really hav

The Moon, getting there and going back

May 13 2023 75 mins

This time Rose and Elliott look at our closest neighbour, the Moon, the only other object humans have set foot on. They look at where it came from, why it’s so big, and how it can be surprisingly hot. They also take a look at the dark side, Apollo astronauts and the future of Moon exploration, the Artemis project, and its competitors. Find us at throughthetelescope.co.ukMusic:"No

Red dwarfs, M dwarfs and the difference between them

May 06 2023 61 mins

Rose and Elliott discuss small stars this week, looking at M dwarfs and how they relate to red dwarfs and brown dwarfs. What do these stars have in common, why do they behave so differently and why do they push what makes a star to the limit?Find us at throughthetelescope.co.ukMusic:"Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Li

Earth, Life and Aurorae

Apr 29 2023 65 mins

In this episode, Rose and Elliott look back at our own planet, and it’s most unique feature, life. What does Earth have that other planets don’t, is the habitable zone a meaningful name, and what makes a breathable atmosphere? They also look at the Earth’s magnetic field and the aurorae and the variety of environments the planet hosts..Find us at throughthetelescope.co.ukMusi

Stellar Clusters and SpaceX

Apr 22 2023 41 mins

Rose and Elliott look at a few different things this week, as their schedules have been a bit disrupted. They answer a question on stellar clusters, talk about the reputation of scientists and about THAT SpaceX launch and how important it is to learn from your mistakes. They also talk about their recent space-related and not-so-related reading. Find us at throughthetelescope.co.ukM

What has Space Ever Done for Us? Part 2

Apr 15 2023 59 mins

Rose and Elliott continue trying to answer why space matters, this time looking at some of the things we have on Earth as a result of space exploration. In this episode they look at the materials and technologies that impact our lives from health to food and energy and why space provided the spur to discover them or at least bring it closer. They also talk about handheld vacuum cle

What has Space Ever Done for Us? Part 1

Apr 08 2023 68 mins

Rose and Elliott try to answer why we should care about space by looking at some of the things space exploration has done for us, from societal views and experiences to the more tangible benefits. In this episode they focus on the role of satellites in society, from navigation to meteorological and environmental monitoring. They also look at citizen science, penguin poo and archaeo

Venus

Apr 01 2023 60 mins

Rose and Elliott look at the second planet in the solar system, the hot and toxic “twin” to Earth. What does Venus hide beneath its thick atmosphere, could it host life and how did it unlock the size of our solar system? And why does it smell so bad? The pair find the answers to these questions, and have a look at some of the future missions to one of our nearest neighbours. Fi