Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Xtra for a Multi Celebration. Firstly we join with Astronomers both professional and amature, for International Observe The Moon Night. We also celebrate TGP NOMINAL's 7th Anniversary and the 1st Episode of our 8th season. Finally Our Resident Astronomer, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy celebrates becoming a BCAe. All this plus Ross's Guide to the Skies for the month ahead and as it's International Observe The Moon Night, there is a Guide to what features to look out for on our closest neighbour. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---international-observe-the-moon-night-2021.html for more information about this episode.

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TGP NOMINAL Xtra - International Observe The Moon Night 2021

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. Pythagoras would love the Sky guide this month, as triangles feature a little bit.** As well as unusual constellations and an Asteroid Hunt. With so much more in between.** “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---september-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - September Skies 2021

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. The guide is very Jovian centric this month, as the king of the planets and it's moons feature heavily. There is not one but two Meteor Showers to enjoy this month also. The guys discuss unidentified goings on in the night sky, that have been reported in the UK Astronomy Facebook Group. And the guys look forward to meeting up with the other UK Astronomy Volunteers for Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park 2021. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-august-skies-2021 for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - August Skies 2021

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. There is a lot to see in the heavens this month. From a Minor Planet, to a Comet, to a Meteor Shower, With so much more in between. The guys also chat about June's Partial Eclipse. And about how this year's Noctilucent Cloud season, is so full on compared with previous years. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---july-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - July Skies 2021

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. The guys also look forward to the up coming Partial Solar Eclipse. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---june-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - June Skies 2021

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. This months episode is very Lunar Centric, as Ross takes us through the Phase Cycle of our Moon, with a few surprises along the way. You can join in the journey by downloading a Moon Phase Observation Journal from the link below. Ross and Mark also discuss how they think the recent Astronomy In April Online Festival went. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---may-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - May Skies 2021

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's Annual Yuri's Night Podcast. This year, TGP NOMINAL has collaborated with Yuri's Night UK & UK Astronomy, to bring you 60 Years & Beyond - A Celebration Of 60 Years Of Human SpaceFlight. Our very own Mark Taylor recently hosted a Facebook Q&A Live Stream Event, for the Astronomy In April Online Festival. With Special Guests: Space Journalist 'Kate Arkless Gray'. 'Dr Ryan L. Kobrick' from Paragon Space Development Corporation. NASA Solar System Ambassador & STEM Educator 'Janelle Harrier Wilson. Plus a keynote speech by by Yuri's Night founder Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides. We hope you enjoy these highlights from the event. Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-76-yuris-night-podcast-2021 for more information about this episode. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”

TGP NOMINAL 7.6 - Yuri's Night Podcast 2021

UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham returns to the fold (After battling Covid) to bring you his Guide to April Skies. Also Dan Pye from The Kielder Observatory reveals his favourite celestial body for 'Object Of The Month'. And to finish off the show, Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham give you a run down of the highlights of UK Astronomy's upcoming Astronomy In April (Free) Online Festival. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-astronomy-in-april-2021 for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Astronomy In April 2021

Mark and John, are back for another bout of Trans-Atlantic banter. As they bring you episode 7.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. This Month, for obvious reasons the show is a little Martian Centric. The guys also chat about everything from Parastronauts to The Mysterons, whilst inviting you to ThrustMe! “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-75 for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL 7.5

So after enjoying his TGP NOMINAL Xtra Sky Guide experience last month. Resident Astro-Photography Guru for UK Astronomy, 'Wil Cheung' returns to bring you his take on the Skies in March Wil also chats with Mark Taylor about the Aurorasaurus Citizen Science Project, Cosmic defence against Vampires, Astronomy In April Online Festival and the woman who made it possible to go to the Moon “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-march-skies-2021 for more information about this episode

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - March Skies 2021

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy can't be with us this month, due to Covid-19. So joining Mark Taylor is TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member, Founder of Twice Brewed Stargazing and Resident Astro-Photography Guru for UK Astronomy, 'Wil Cheung' to bring you his take on February Skies. Wil also talks about the Virtual Dark Skies Festivals he is involved with over the month. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-february-skies-2021 for more information about this episode

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - February Skies 2021

Mark Taylor & John Berger are back with their usual Trans-Atlantic banter To bring you the latest news from two of the biggest franchises in the Sci-Fi world, Star Wars and Star Trek "So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-74 for more information about this episode

TGP NOMININAL 7.4

Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Xtra of 2021! Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead This month they chat about a Meteor Shower located between a tetrad of Constellations, a Triple Conjunction and the Crustaceous remnants of a Supernova “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-january-skies-2021 for more information about this episode

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - January Skies 2021

Hello everybody and welcome to the 2020 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover. Because it's so huge, we have split it into 2 Parts. Regular listeners to The Garbage POD will know that we usually bring you our coverage of Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park Festival, during the Christmas Crossover. During Part 1, we would have been bringing you coverage of the 2020 event. However, like most things this year, COVID-19 put stop to the festivities. Or did it? Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-72-73-christmas-crossover-2020 for more information about this episode.

TGP NOMINAL 7.2 - Christmas Crossover 2020 (Part 1)

In part 2 of the Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL 2020 Crossover We have Trans-Atlantic banter from your hosts 'Mark Taylor’ & ‘John Berger’ Singer / Songwriter & now Author 'Damian Carruthers' comes on board to talk about his Sci-Fi project We chat with 'Aston Smith', an incredible 8 year old, who decided to write a book about the Solar System, during the COVID-19 Lockdown 'Dan Pye' from the Kielder Observatory talks to us about his career as an Astronomer & Voice Over Artist Plus we have a festive treat for you also “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-72-73-christmas-crossover-2020 for more information about this episode

TGP NOMINAL 7.3 - Christmas Crossover 2020 (Part 2)

What can you expect from TGP Nominal? Space, Science & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it.We hope to bring you guests & Co-hosts from the Space, Science, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners.We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science,Technology & Sci-Fi, from The National Space Centre to Movie collectors fairs, we will be there.

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