The Galactic Window Space Podcast
Join Nick & Tan as they converse with special guests with astronomical backgrounds about their own unique views through The Galactic Window.
Episodes
54 episodes
Episode 54: Nick & Tan | 3 Steps for Making a Great Astro Trip
Original air date: 6/9/2025. Nick & Tan pre-recorded this episode while in Joshua Tree National Park and talk about 3 critical steps to consider while planning for an astronomy focused trip.
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Episode 54
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58:43
Episode 53: Nick & Tan | LIVE from Joshua Tree National Park
Original air date: 6-2-2025. Nick & Tan stream LIVE from their AirBnB near Joshua Tree National Park in California and share about their trip so far!
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Episode 53
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1:06:08
Episode 52: Nick & Tan | Astronomy Apps
Original air date: 5/26/2025. Nick & Tan share some current events in space, swap some astro stories, and give advice around which astronomy apps you should use to assist you in your night sky journey.
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Episode 52
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1:24:11
Episode 51: Nick & Tan | Yerkes Debrief
Original air date: 5/19/2025. Nick & Tan spend this episode sharing their behind the scenes stories and learnings from hosting their big 50th episode at Yerkes Observatory.
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Episode 51
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1:40:26
Episode 50: Dr. Amanda Bauer & Yerkes Observatory
Original air date: 5/12/2025. Nick & Tan host their 50th episode live at the historic Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin and have a stellar conversation with Dr. Amanda Bauer about her career as an astronomer and Deputy Director ...
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1:43:49
Episode 49: Nick & Tan | NASA's Proposed Budget Cuts
Original air date: 5/5/2025. Nick & Tan discuss the potential impact of severe NASA budget cuts and how it might mean the premature end of the Artemis program.
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Episode 49
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1:19:28
Episode 48: Nick & Tan | Favorite Space Music & Community Fun
Original air date: 4/28/2025. Nick & Tan do a community focused episode where they play a new game called Contexto with the live chat, as well as discuss the community's favorite stargazing music.
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1:32:01
Episode 47: Nick & Tan | Details About Our 50th Episode!
Original air date: 4/21/2025. Nick shares details about the 50th Episode livestream at Yerkes Observatory as well as some current events in space news this week!
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1:17:58
Episode 46: Herb Baker
Original air date: 4/14/2025. Nick & Tan talk with author, Herb Baker, about his 50 year career working with NASA.
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2:16:04
Episode 45: Nick & Tan | Katy Perry Goes to Space!
Original air date: 4/7/2025. Nick & Tan talk about smattering of hot space topics from this week's space news. Including Jared Isaacman's Congressional hearing for appointment as NASA Administrator and pop culture icon Katy Perry's upcoming...
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Episode 45
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1:24:00
Episode 44: Nick & Tan | Tiangong: China's Space Station
Original air date: 3/31/2025. Nick & Tan reveal the details about China's not well known space station currently in orbit around Planet Earth.
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Episode 44
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1:24:02
Episode 43: Nick & Tan | Giving the Moon an Atmosphere
Original air date: 3/24/2025. Nick & Tan showcase their Lunar Eclipse photos, discuss the Fram2 mission, giving the Moon an atmosphere, and what would happen if a country other than the United States made it to the Moon or Mars first.
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Episode 43
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1:54:26
Episode 42: Nick & Tan | Blue Ghost Images Earth Eclipse
Original air date: 3/17/2025. Nick & Tan talk about the Blue Ghost lander taking the first ever photo of an Earth Solar Eclipse from the Moon, space debris problems, and even do a few merch giveaways!
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Episode 42
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1:56:52
Episode 41: Nick & Tan | Exploring Mars
Original air date: 3/10/2025. Nick & Tan talk about the basic facts of Mars and whether or not we'll be exploring the mysterious red planet anytime soon.
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1:49:03
Episode 40: Nick & Tan | Lunar Eclipse
Nick & Tan talk about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse happening on March 13th, crazy Moon dreams, and Firefly Aerospace making spaceflight history.
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Episode 40
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2:56:09
Episode 39: Nick & Tan | Space Movie Discussion: October Sky
Original air date: 2/24/2025. Nick & Tan host a discussion about the amazing space movie, October Sky. They also announce that the podcast is now also available on audio podcast platforms!
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Episode 39
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1:07:34
Episode 38: Nick & Tan | Tan Travels to Chicago!
Original air date: 2/17/2025. Nick & Tan host their second in-person episode of the show after Tan travels to Chicago and spends a few days with Nick IRL.
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Episode 38
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2:06:01
Episode 37: Ian Lauer
Original air date: 2/10/2025. Nick & Tan talk with renowned astrophotographer and content creator, Ian Lauer, about his focus shift to YouTube and what it takes to host incredible astronomy workshops.
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Episode 37
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2:01:49
Episode 36: February Community Focus
Original air date: 2/3/2025. Nick & Tan celebrate our loyal supporters by hosting the first Community Focus episode.
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Episode 36
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2:41:54
Episode 35: Nick & Tan | The Planets 101
Original air date: 1/27/2025. Nick & Tan talk about all of the planets and drop some mad facts that you never knew you wanted to know.
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Episode 35
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3:30:38
Episode 34: Monamiaisme
Original air date: 1/20/2025. Nick & Tan discuss rocket photography on the space coast of Florida with astrophotographer and content creator, Mona, aka @Monamiaisme!
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2:00:51
Episode 33: Godfather_Astro - Part 2
Original air date: 1/13/2025. Nick welcomes Joe, aka Godfather_Astro back onto the show while Tan takes some time off....or does he??
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Episode 33
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2:33:27
Episode 32: Nick & Tan | International Space Station 101
Original air date: 1/6/2025. Nick & Tan talk about their plans for 2025 as well as give a crash course in International Space Station knowledge!
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Episode 32
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2:09:39