THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS

THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS

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Let THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS introduce you to the world of astronomy. Do you ever wonder about the night sky? What exactly is up there? Is that a star or is it a planet? Well... astronomers John Drummond and Gareth Davies are here to help with their entertaining new series. Their show is intended for those keen on astronomy, those who simply want to step outside and look up, and those content to contemplate the vastness of space from the comfort of their armchairs. John and Gareth will be discussing any and all astronomy topics and news items and answering any and all of your astronomy questions. So... if you‘d like to take the opportunity to travel the universe, together with those in your bubble or just by yourself, join the entertaining company of THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS!

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    • Sep 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS

    Episode 11 - John names an Asteroid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 18:32


    John Drummond tells Gareth how he gets to name an asteroid after first spotting it ten years ago!

    Episode 10 - Taking Tea with Legendary Astronomers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 44:03


    Where Gareth talks to Prof John Hearnshaw about taking tea with legendary astronomers in Harvard, his expectations for JWST and helping a small Pacific island to become a Dark Sky Sanctuary.

    Episode 9 - Comet Leonard - When and Where!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 17:20


    Where John and Gareth talk about when and where to view Comet Leonard.

    Episode 8 - Prof John Hearnshaw interviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 48:00


    Where Gareth interviews the former Vice President of the International Astronomical Union.

    Episode 7 - Q&A session with Alan Gilmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 52:27


    A Q&A session where Gareth asks and Alan answers questions from the public on topics that include black holes, multiverses, microlensing and planetary nebula.

    Episode 6 - Asteroids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 29:47


    Where Gareth talks to famous New Zealand astronomer Alan Gilmore about asteroids and their potential impact!

    Episode 5 - Saturn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 30:57


    Where John and Gareth talk about "Wow' factor Saturn.

    Episode 4 - The Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 46:52


    Where John and Gareth discuss the Earth's very own satellite, the Moon! 

    Episode 3 - The Milky Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 39:06


    Where John and Gareth discuss our galaxy and also our nearest neighbor Andromeda.

    Episode 2 - Comets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 26:26


    Where John and Gareth talk about comets and their likely impact on Earth (only joking)!

    Episode 1 - Focus on Jupiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 29:49


    Where John and Gareth discuss Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

    Introduction to THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 2:07


    An introduction to THE KIWI ASTRONOMERS podcast outlining the presenters (John Drummond and Gareth Davies) and who the audience for this podcast is expected to be.

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