Best 30 Amateur Astronomy Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best amateur astronomy podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. The Actual Astronomy Podcast

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 (Male), Chris Beckett (Male)

Producer/Network

Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Amateur Astronomer, Stargazer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

Avg Length

49 mins
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2. The 365 Days of Astronomy

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

Hosts

Dr. Paul M. Sutter, Dr. Pamela L. Gay, Fraser Cain, Dr. Albert D. Grauer

Producer/Network

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Last Episode Date

Email

****@365daysofastronomy.org

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 336

Avg Length

24 mins

3. Cheap Astronomy Podcasts

Cheap Astronomy Podcasts
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Cheap Astronomy offers you 10 minute weekly podcasts on a wide range of astronomy and space exploration

Host

Steve Nerlich (Male)

Producer/Network

Steve Nerlich

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 87

4. Looking Up

Looking Up
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Join Dean Regas, astronomer, author, and space expert on a journey through the stars! Guests from all over

Host

Dean Regas (Male)

Producer/Network

Dean Regas

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Space Enthusiast, Science Educator, Science Communicator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 74

Avg Length

18 mins

5. Travelers In The Night

Travelers In The Night
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A real 'Science Snack' for anyone who is interested in the extraterrestrial.Dr. Al Grauer is a member of the

Host

Dr. Albert D. Grauer (Male)

Producer/Network

Albert D. Grauer

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Astronomy Enthusiast, Space Exploration Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

3 mins

6. Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio
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Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what's up in the night sky. Things are

Producer/Network

Delta College Public Radio

Last Episode Date

Email

****@delta.edu

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

2 mins

7. The Rambling Astronomer

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

Host

Martin Lunn (Male)

Producer/Network

Martin Lunn

Last Episode Date

Email

****@sky.com

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator, Space Industry Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

69 mins

8. The AstroGuy Podcast

The AstroGuy Podcast
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The podcast for Amateur Astronomers. Topics, interviews, information and fun for whatever level of Amateur

Host

Wayne Zuhl (Male)

Producer/Network

Wayne Zuhl

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Amateur Astronomer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

24 mins

9. NASA's Curious Universe

NASA's Curious Universe
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Come get curious with NASA. As an official NASA podcast, Curious Universe brings you mind-blowing science and

Hosts

Dr. Padi Boyd (Female), Jacob Pinter (Male)

Producer/Network

NASA

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nasa.gov

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Space Exploration Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 799

Avg Length

32 mins

10. Observers Notebook

Observers Notebook
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The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar

Host

Tim Robertson (Male)

Producer/Network

Tim Robertson

Last Episode Date

Email

****@cometman.net

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

50 mins

11. The Supermassive Podcast

The Supermassive Podcast
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The UK's #1 space podcast. Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz

Hosts

Izzie Clarke (Female), Dr. Becky Smethurst (Female)

Producer/Network

The Royal Astronomical Society

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ras.ac.uk

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator, Science Communicator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 276

Avg Length

39 mins

12. Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast
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When you head outdoors tonight, take Sky & Telescope's Sky Tour astronomy podcast with you for a guided tour

Host

J. Kelly Beatty (Male)

Producer/Network

American Astronomical Society

Last Episode Date

Email

****@skyandtelescope.com

Listener Type

Outdoor Enthusiast, Astronomy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 259

Avg Length

15 mins

13. ESOcast HD

ESOcast HD

ESOcast is a video podcast series dedicated to bringing you the latest news and research from ESO, the

Hosts

Dr. Joe Liske (Male), Gaitee Hussain (Female)

Producer/Network

Unknown

Email

****@eso.org

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 41

14. Walkabout the Galaxy

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 (Male), Adrienne Dove (Female), James Cooney (Male)

Producer/Network

Joshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, and James Cooney

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator, Science Communicator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 111

Avg Length

43 mins

15. Space Weather Woman Forecasts and News

Space Weather Woman Forecasts and News
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Dr. Tamitha Skov-- The Space Weather Woman

Host

Dr. Tamitha Skov (Female)

Producer/Network

Dr. Tamitha Skov

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Scientist, Astronomer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

14 mins

16. Eclipse on Tap

Eclipse on Tap
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The original casual, conversational podcast about eclipses of all kinds and space in general. Along with

Host

Matt Deighton (Male)

Producer/Network

Pub 39A Studios

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

89 mins

17. Starts With A Bang podcast

Starts With A Bang podcast
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The Universe is out there, waiting for you to discover it.There's a cosmic story uniting us.We're determined

Host

Ethan Siegel (Male)

Producer/Network

Ethan Siegel

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 64

Avg Length

99 mins

18. Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio

Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio
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Do you have questions about space, time and the nature of the universe? Join Aurelian Balan, Delta College

Host

Aurelian Balan (Male)

Producer/Network

Delta College Public Radio

Email

****@delta.edu

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Physics Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

5 mins

19. Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

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

Dr. Chris Smith (Male), Sue Nelson, Richard Hollingham

Producer/Network

The Naked Scientists

Email

****@thenakedscientists.com

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator, Space Exploration Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

Avg Length

63 mins

20. Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures
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Listen to exciting, non-technical talks on some of the most interesting developments in astronomy and space

Host

Andrew Fraknoi

Producer/Network

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

74 mins

21. Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens

Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens
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Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens is a semiweekly show for young space enthusiasts, future

Host

Arwen Hubbard (Female)

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 67

Avg Length

12 mins

22. The Cosmic Savannah

The Cosmic Savannah
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A podcast showcasing world-class astronomy under African skies.

Hosts

Jacinta Delhaize (Female), Daniel Cunnama (Male), Tshiamiso Neo Makwela (Female)

Producer/Network

The Cosmic Savannah

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Educator, Astrophysics Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 29

Avg Length

44 mins

23. Universe Today

Universe Today
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Universe Today is all about Astronomy & space news. If you're a fan of Astronomy, space, sci-fi and pop

Host

Fraser Cain (Male)

Producer/Network

Fraser Cain

Email

****@universetoday.com

Listener Type

Educator, Scientist, Space Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 511

24. AAA SKY

AAA SKY
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AAA SKY is the Amateur Astronomers Association's podcast for astronomy fans in New York City and beyond. Join

Hosts

Malyika Jackson (Female), Maggie Machinsky (Female), Katherine Troche (Female), Stanley Fertig (Male), Irene Pease (Female), Brian Berg (Male)

Producer/Network

Amateur Astronomers Association of New York

Email

****@aaa.org

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Science Communicator, Amateur Astronomer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

43 mins
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