Kielder Observatory Podcast
By Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society
The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world.
If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series!
Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too!
Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon!
Latest episode
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Chris Lintott - BBC The Sky at Night Presenter!
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New James Webb Images Explained!
In our July episode we try and explain as simply as possible, exactly what we are seeing in the first stunning images from the James Webb Telescope. Positioned 1 million miles away from earth, and looking billions of light years into the universe, … -
The Secret Life of Stars!
This month Ian Brannan chats with Kielder Observatory Director of Astronomy Dan Pye, about the Secret Life of Stars. From our nearest star, The Sun, to how that compares with the very largest star in the known universe..! We also explore the life cy… -
Noctilucent Clouds, the sound of a Black Hole, and art at the Obsy!
As we head towards the mid point of the year and the nights become lighter, we explore some of the unique things about the summer night sky. The north of England is a fantastic place to see Noctilucent Clouds, a phenomena only visible at this time of… -
International Dark Sky Week - UK vs NZ!
This episode was recorded live during #internationaldarkskyweek. Kielder Observatory is situated in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, and we will linked up with a Dark Sky Park about as far away as you can get on this planet..! We wi… -
All About The Royal Astronomical Society
For over 200 years, the Royal Astronomical Society has been encouraging and promoting astronomy, solar system science and other related branches of science. In this episode Ian Brannan & Dan Pye speak to Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Direct… -
Ask An Astronomer Special
In this month's episode it was over to you, as we hosted a LIVE Ask An Astronomer session with Director of Astronomy Dan Pye. You can also watch the show back on the Kielder Observatory Facebook page. We cover all manner of topics from Astrophotogra… -
Tracking Satellites & Space Junk
This month we look at how Kielder Observatory has become the first place in the world to take part in a new project tracking space junk and satellites. There are over half a million objects orbiting our planet, some are working satellites but there a… -
Dr Olivia Jones - James Webb Telescope Expert + Ask An Astronomer
Recorded live in front of an online audience on Facebook this month, Director of astronomy Dan Pye, Ellie Macdonald and Adam Shore join Ian Brannan as we explore some of the things to look out for over the final weeks of 2021 in the night sky. And w… -
Radio Astronomy Comes To Kielder
This month we meet the new SPIDER Radio Telescope which has become the latest addition to the Kielder Forest landscape. Director of Astronomy Dan Pye give us a tour, and explains some of the things we will now be able to detect in space with it. …