Location:
United States
Description:
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Language:
English
Episodes
#421 - Observer’s Calendar for May 2024
5/2/2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:23:49
#420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques
4/29/2024
Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.
Duration:01:03:38
#419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports
4/25/2024
Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.
Duration:00:19:53
#418 -April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Observing Reports
4/22/2024
Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.
Duration:00:35:59
#417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke
4/18/2024
Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.
Duration:01:06:10
#416 - Listener Emails
4/15/2024
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
Duration:00:30:09
#413 - The Gegenschein and an Oz Star Party Report
4/11/2024
Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.
Duration:00:51:19
#415 - Picking the Right Beer for the April 8th Solar Eclipse
4/8/2024
Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.
Duration:00:33:51
#412 - Light Pollution with Bill McGeeney
4/4/2024
Chris and Shane welcome Bill McGeeney to talk about light pollution. Bill hosts a podcast called Light Pollution News, check it out if you would like to learn more about light pollution.
Duration:01:00:54
#414 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2024
4/1/2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in April 2024. Two highlights this month is the total solar eclipse and a bright comet called 12P/Pons-Brooks.
Duration:00:44:39
#411 - Double Stars and Some Observations
3/28/2024
Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury.
Duration:00:34:11
#410 - The Planetary Nebula of H.D. Curtis
3/25/2024
Chris and Shane talk about the an interesting planetary nebula project that Chris will be working on.
Duration:00:29:19
#409 - The Winter Star Party with Mark Radice
3/21/2024
Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about his time at the Winter Star Party in Florida.
Duration:01:03:40
#408 - Listener Telescopes and Eyepieces
3/18/2024
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about telescopes and eyepieces.
Duration:00:34:25
#407 - Deep Sky Eye Observatory with Tim Doucette
3/14/2024
Chris and Shane welcome Tim Doucette to about an observatory near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia that takes reservations from the public. Check out his website www.deepskyeye.com
Duration:00:56:15
#406 - Getting Through Winter
3/11/2024
Chris and Shane talk about the astronomy things they do get through winter and they discuss a few listener emails.
Duration:00:47:05
#405 - Large Telescopes and Planetary Imaging With Damien K
3/7/2024
Chris welcomes Damien K to the show to talk about big aperture and planetary imaging.
Duration:01:11:33
#404 - Observer’s Calendar for March 2024
3/4/2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in March 2024. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
Duration:00:32:45
#403 - Amateur Telescope Making with Tom Otvos
2/29/2024
Chris and Shane welcome Tom Otvos back to the show to talk about making your own telescope.
Duration:01:04:45
#402 - Aurora Hunting with Vincent Ledvina
2/26/2024
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Vincent Ledvina to talk about all things related to the aurora.
Duration:00:59:24