Location:
United States
Description:
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Language:
English
Episodes
#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2026
5/4/2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:29:41
#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails
4/27/2026
Chris and Shane read some listener emails and then discuss observing galaxies in the spring.
Duration:00:51:38
#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition
4/20/2026
Chris and Shane discuss the best Messier objects to observe in April. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:47:41
#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener
4/13/2026
Chris and Shane catch on recent astronomy gear, observing, and announce the David Nagler will be appearing on the podcast in June.
Duration:00:46:19
#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory
4/6/2026
Chris and Shane welcome Kevin Duchscherer to discuss his observatory build.
Duration:01:02:05
#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026
3/30/2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:22:09
#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter?
3/23/2026
Chris and Shane welcome Mike O’Brien back to the show to discuss a recent observing session and a test of a filter for visually observing reflection nebula.
Duration:01:00:15
#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition
3/16/2026
Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com
Duration:00:48:42
#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope
3/9/2026
Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing.
Duration:00:45:45
#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026
3/2/2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:30:45
#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition
2/23/2026
Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:39:10
#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette
2/16/2026
Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.
Duration:01:02:50
#521 - Listener Emails
2/9/2026
Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.
Duration:00:55:40
#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 2026
2/2/2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:41:14
#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading
1/26/2026
Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.
Duration:00:53:50
#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1
1/19/2026
Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:38:21
#517 - Navigating the Night Sky
1/12/2026
Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.
Duration:00:58:09
#516 - The Observer’s Calendar for January 2026
1/5/2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:38:14
#515 - PiFinder with Richard Wolf-Jacobson
12/29/2025
Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io
Duration:00:49:22
#514 - Beginner Christmas Scope Recommendations and Our Wishes Lists
12/22/2025
Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.
Duration:00:56:44