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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!
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
John Drummond tells Gareth how he gets to name an asteroid after first spotting it ten years ago!
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
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.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Where John and Gareth talk about when and where to view Comet Leonard.
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Where Gareth interviews the former Vice President of the International Astronomical Union.
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
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.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Where Gareth talks to famous New Zealand astronomer Alan Gilmore about asteroids and their potential impact!
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Where John and Gareth discuss the Earth's very own satellite, the Moon!
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Where John and Gareth discuss our galaxy and also our nearest neighbor Andromeda.
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Where John and Gareth talk about comets and their likely impact on Earth (only joking)!