Location:
United States
Description:
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Language:
English
Episodes
#487 - Mini Solar Scope and Recent Observations
6/16/2025
Chris and Shane discuss using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports.
Duration:00:40:14
#486 - Chiricahua Sky Village with Peter Monson
6/9/2025
Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona.
Duration:01:10:06
#485 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2025
6/2/2025
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:33:18
#484 - Star Party Primer
5/26/2025
Chris and Shane talk about their experiences at star parties.
Duration:00:56:36
#483 - Affordable Wide-Field with Brian Ventrudo
5/19/2025
Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo back to the show to talk about affordable wide-field observing options.
Duration:00:58:42
#482 - Organizing Astronomy Gear
5/12/2025
Chris and Shane talk about options to organize astronomy gear.
Duration:00:41:33
#481 - April Observing Sessions
5/5/2025
Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.
Duration:01:00:25
#480 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2025
4/28/2025
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:28:07
#479 - Comet C2025F2 SWAN and Listener Email
4/21/2025
Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails.
Duration:00:52:03
#478 - Favourite Equipment by Elimination
4/14/2025
Chris and Shane each share their choices if they had to pick one telescope, three eyepieces, two accessories, and one star chart from their current collections.
Duration:00:55:08
#477 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2025
4/7/2025
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:28:06
#476 - Gear Talk and Listener Emails
3/31/2025
Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails.
Duration:00:50:27
#475 - A History of Planetary Motion with Dave Chapman
3/24/2025
Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show. Dave shares the history of how humans began to understand planetary motion.
Duration:01:02:31
#474 - Skies Over the Southern Ocean with Michael Wright
3/17/2025
Chris and Shane welcome Michael Wright back to the show to hear about the observing he was able to do in the Southern Hemisphere.
Duration:01:04:48
#473 - Sirius Observing in Canis Major
3/10/2025
Chris and Shane read a listener observing report that is an excellent guide to objects in Canis Major. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:57:47
#472 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2025
3/3/2025
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:51:45
#471 - Naked Eye Observing
2/24/2025
Chris and Shane talk about some ways to observe during the winter when it’s too cold to bring optics outside.
Duration:01:00:41
#470 - Gear Haul with Craig Levine
2/17/2025
Chris and Shane welcome Craig back to the show to talk about the amazing gear he received from his brother.
Duration:01:02:43
#469 - Non-Astronomy Things We Do While Observing
2/10/2025
Chris and Shane talk about the things they do while astronomy that have nothing to do with astronomy.
Duration:00:32:29
#468 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2025
2/3/2025
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2025.
Duration:00:38:56