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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
Sep 13, 2022
Sep 13, 2022
18 min
John Drummond tells Gareth how he gets to name an asteroid after first spotting it ten years ago!
Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5, 2022
44 min
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.
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 12, 2021
Dec 12, 2021
48 min
Where Gareth interviews the former Vice President of the International Astronomical Union.
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
52 min
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.
Nov 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
29 min
Where Gareth talks to famous New Zealand astronomer Alan Gilmore about asteroids and their potential impact!
Nov 8, 2021
Oct 16, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
39 min
Where John and Gareth discuss our galaxy and also our nearest neighbor Andromeda.
Sep 1, 2021
Sep 1, 2021
26 min
Where John and Gareth talk about comets and their likely impact on Earth (only joking)!