Show overview
The Actual Astronomy Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 538 episodes. That works out to roughly 400 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 54 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett.
From the publisher
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Latest Episodes
View all 538 episodes#536 - Observing While the Moon is Up
#535 - 12 Months of Messier May
#534 - Telescope Powers
#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2026
#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails
#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition
#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener
#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory
#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter?
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.
#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition
Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com
#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope
Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing.
#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com
#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition
Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette
Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.
#521 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.
#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading
Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.
#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1
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
#517 - Navigating the Night Sky
Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.