30 Best Astronomy Podcasts

1. Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Planetary Radio brings you the human adventure across our Solar System and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates, and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Sarah Al-Ahmed and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bruce Betts as they dive deep into space science and exploration. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance. Visit planetary...MORE Host Sarah Al-Ahmed
Producer/Network The Planetary Society
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 942.1KTwitter 247.6KInstagram 648.3K Avg Length 64 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Universe Today Podcast

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Space news, interviews, Q&As, and exclusive content from Universe Today. Audio versions of Fraser Cain YouTube channel.
Host Fraser Cain
Producer/Network Fraser Cain
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 127.6KTwitter 300.4KInstagram 176.7K Avg Length 27 min Since Jan 2014 Get Email Contact

3. Astronomy Cast

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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.MORE Hosts Fraser Cain, Dr Pamela L Gay
Producer/Network Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 10.9K Avg Length 33 min Since Sep 2006 Get Email Contact

4. AWESOME ASTRONOMY

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Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.MORE Hosts Ralph Wilkins, Dr. Jenifer Millard, Paul Hill
Producer/Network Paul & Dr Jeni
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 10.9K Avg Length 62 min Since Apr 2012 Get Email Contact

5. Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

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Naked Astronomy: the Naked Scientists' Astronomy and Space Science Podcast - audio that's out of this world...
Hosts Sue Nelson, Richard Hollingham
Producer/Network The Naked Scientists
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 73.2KTwitter 51K Avg Length 55 min Since Nov 2009 Get Email Contact

6. The 365 Days of Astronomy

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The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content across the years. Everyday, a new voice, helping you see the universe we share in a new way. This show is managed by Avivah Yamani, edited by Richard Drumm. This podcast is funded through Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX and produced out of the Planetary Science Institute.MORE Hosts Fraser Cain, Pamela Gay
Producer/Network 365DaysOfAstronomy.org
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 3.5KTwitter 9.7KInstagram 709 Avg Length 30 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Ask a Spaceman!

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You've got questions and astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter has answers - every episode you will come closer to complete knowledge of time and space!
Host Paul M. Sutter
Producer/Network Paul M. Sutter
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 6.6KTwitter 13.7KInstagram 7.3K Avg Length 35 min Since Feb 2015 Get Email Contact

8. SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy

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Join host Stuart Gary for weekly explorations into Astronomy, Space, and Science News, featuring insights from 19 years on Australian Public Radio and industry experts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.MORE Host Stuart Gary
Producer/Network Stuart Gary
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 1.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 27 min Video Podcast YouTube
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9. Walkabout the Galaxy

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An irreverent and informative tour of the latest, greatest, and most interesting discoveries in astronomy.
Hosts Joshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, James Cooney
Producer/Network Joshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, and James Cooney
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 2KTwitter 480 Avg Length 43 min Since Nov 2015 Get Email Contact

10. Star Diary

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The weekly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Host Elizabeth Pearson
Producer/Network BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Email ****@immediate.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 44.4KTwitter 48.1KInstagram 11.7K Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

11. Main Engine Cut Off

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MECO is opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo.
Host Anthony Colangelo
Producer/Network Anthony Colangelo
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 32 min Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

12. The Actual Astronomy Podcast

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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Hosts Shane Ludtke, Chris Beckett
Producer/Network Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 387 Avg Length 51 min Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

13. Cheap Astronomy Podcasts

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Cheap Astronomy offers you 10 minute weekly podcasts on a wide range of astronomy and space exploration topics.
Host Steve Nerlich
Producer/Network Steve Nerlich
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 968 Get Email Contact

14. The Rambling Astronomer

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Join me Martin Lunn MBE while I take you on a journey around the solar system. If you need to contact me please email me at; lunn_martin@sky.com
Producer/Network Martin Lunn
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

15. The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

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Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.MORE Hosts Ben Etherington, Dennis Just, David Fourman
Producer/Network David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact

16. When the Curves Line Up

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Watching the Sun, Moon and Planets
Host Jeffrey L Hunt
Producer/Network Jeffrey L Hunt
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17. The Jodcast

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The Jodcast is an astronomy podcast created by students and staff from the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. The episodes include the latest astronomy news, interviews with astronomers, stargazing information, and more.MORE Hosts Jessy Marin, Phoebe, George Bendo, Fiona Porte
Producer/Network Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact

18. SkyCaramba

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Podcast about astronomy and the joys of watching the skies at night--and sometimes during the day
Host Rick Koshko
Producer/Network SkyCaramba
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Facebook 73Twitter 37 Avg Length 6 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Star Stuff

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Star Stuff is a top astronomy podcast by Lowell Observatory. Learn about the wildest parts of our universe, from black holes to mad scientists, through the eyes of our hosts.
Producer/Network Lowell Observatory
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 35.8KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 30.2K Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

20. Pythagorean Astronomy

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>Astronomy news and interviews with scientists involved in the discoveries.
Hosts Chris North, Edward Gomez
Producer/Network Chris North and Edward Gomez
Email ****@cardiff.ac.uk
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 87.9K Avg Length 38 min Since Feb 2014 Get Email Contact

21. The Cosmic Companion - Astronomy, Space, Technology Advancing Humanity

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What would it be like to have some of the greatest minds in the world at your dinner table, engaging in friendly, fun conversation?The Cosmic Companion explores astronomy, space exploration, science, the past, and the future with some of the greatest scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Past guests include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathryn Sullivan (who helped launch Hubble) and famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle!Come join us as we explore the Cosmos!MORE Host James G. Maynard 
Producer/Network Exploring the wonders of the Cosmos, one mystery at a time
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6.3KTwitter 271Instagram 622 Avg Length 27 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

22. Orbital Path

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Astronomer Michelle Thaller takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here on Earth. From podcast powerhouse PRX, with support from the Sloan Foundation.MORE Producer/Network PRX
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 16.9KTwitter 33.8KInstagram 7.7K Get Email Contact

23. Meet Star Gazers

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The Meet Star Gazers podcast helps you get started on your journey in stargazing. It covers topics like night sky observation, astrophotography, astrotourism and light pollution.
Producer/Network Sujay Patil
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 342Twitter 235Instagram 177 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

24. Astronomy Minute

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Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy. I welcome your feedback at ata.sarajedini@gmail.com. See the web site astronomyminute.org for more. The podcast logo is courtesy of Zachary Greathouse and shows a globular cluster photo taken by the author with the Hubble Space Telescope.MORE Producer/Network Ata Sarajedini
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 222 Avg Length 2 min Get Email Contact

25. Seldom Sirius

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Jen, David, Mark, Megan, and Stuart present Seldom Sirius
Hosts Dr Megan Argo BEM, Mark Purver, Dr Jen Gupta
Producer/Network Jen Gupta and friends
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 73Twitter 176 Get Email Contact

26. The Star Spot

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The astronomy and space exploration podcast
Host Justin Trottier
Producer/Network Justin Trottier
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 1.9KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 50 Since Feb 2013 Video Podcast YouTube
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