The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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#431 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
#430 - Circus at Mokes Lake
Inspired by a listener email, Chris and Shane talk about how an observing session can unexpectedly be interrupted.
#429 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2024
Chris and Shane talk interesting things to observe in June 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
#428 - More Aurora Observing Reports
Chris and Shane talk read and discuss more aurora observing reports.
#427 - Rain, Grasslands, Aurora, and Smoke
Chris and Shane talk about recent observing in Grasslands and the recent large aurora outburst.
#426 - Street Astronomy with Bill Green
Chris and Shane welcome Bill Green to the show to talk about doing street astronomy for public outreach.
#425 - Mount Fix and Scope Picks
Chris thinks he might have solved his mount issues and Shane is thinking about buying a new telescope.
#424 - Urban Astronomy
Chris and Shane give tips for observing under light polluted skies.
#423 - The Joy of Observing
Chris and Shane recorded this episode live at the 2024 RASC General Assembly. Dave Chapman joins the conversation as well as a couple other surprise guests including Alan Dyer.
#422 - Chris’s Observatory Update
Chris tells us about the progress of his observatory build.
#421 - Observer’s Calendar for May 2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
#420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques
Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.
#419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports
Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.
#418 -April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Observing Reports
Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.
#417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke
Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.
#416 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
#413 - The Gegenschein and an Oz Star Party Report
Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.
#415 - Picking the Right Beer for the April 8th Solar Eclipse
Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.
#412 - Light Pollution with Bill McGeeney
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.
#414 - Observer’s Calendar for April 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.
#411 - Double Stars and Some Observations
Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury.
#410 - The Planetary Nebula of H.D. Curtis
Chris and Shane talk about the an interesting planetary nebula project that Chris will be working on.
#409 - The Winter Star Party with Mark Radice
Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about his time at the Winter Star Party in Florida.
#408 - Listener Telescopes and Eyepieces
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about telescopes and eyepieces.
#407 - Deep Sky Eye Observatory with Tim Doucette
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
#406 - Getting Through Winter
Chris and Shane talk about the astronomy things they do get through winter and they discuss a few listener emails.
#405 - Large Telescopes and Planetary Imaging With Damien K
Chris welcomes Damien K to the show to talk about big aperture and planetary imaging.
#404 - Observer’s Calendar for March 2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in March 2024. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
#403 - Amateur Telescope Making with Tom Otvos
Chris and Shane welcome Tom Otvos back to the show to talk about making your own telescope.
#402 - Aurora Hunting with Vincent Ledvina
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Vincent Ledvina to talk about all things related to the aurora.
#401 - Borg 90FL, Practice Sketching, and Listener Emails
Shane shares his first night out with the Borg 90FL, Chris talks about his approach to practicing his skating indoors, and they discuss a few listener emails.
#400 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
#399 - Astronomy Books With Chris Wilcox
Chris and Shane welcome Chris Wilcox to the show to talk about astronomy books. Chris owns a small book store in the US and has some great recommendations. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
#398 - Making Your Own Eyepieces and Other Listener Email
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails with one that is centered on making your own eyepieces.
#397 - Getting Started in Astronomy with Special Guest Alejandro E. Hernandez Padilla
Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Alejandro E. Hernandez Padilla to the show to discuss how he recently entered the hobby of amateur astronomy.
#396 - Solar Eclipse Dreams
Chris and Shane discuss how to prepare for the 2024 Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
#394 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in February 2024.
#395 - An Asteroid, Comet Images, and Observations
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
#393 - Astronomy Outreach and Advice for Chris
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
#392 - What We Do When it’s Too Cold Outside
Chris and Shane talk about what they do when it gets too cold to observe.
#391 - Listener’s New Gear
Chris and Shane discuss new gear that some listeners received over the holidays.
#390 - Naming Asteroids with Peter Jedicke
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Peter Jedicke to talk about asteroids and how they are named.
#389 - New Eyepiece Lines from Takahashi and Masuyama
Chris and Shane talk about the new Masuyama MOP and Takahashi TPL eyepieces.
#388 - SettingUp Our New Telescopes
Chris and Shane talk about what they need to do to get their new telescopes operating.
#387 - Our New Telescopes
Chris and Shane share details of their newly acquired telescopes.
#386 - Observer’s Calendar for January 2024
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in January 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
#385 - Matching Telescopes Designs to Object Type
Chris and Shane answer a listener email asking which telescopes are suited for classes of objects.
#384 - Observe Jupiter During the Daytime without Any Optics
January 18th is a date when observing Jupiter during the daytime has favourable conditions. Alister Ling shares the details.
#383 - Lake and Terrain Effects on Astronomy
Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling back to the show to discuss the effects that lakes and terrain can impact observing.
#382 - First Light For Chris’s Observatory
Chris shares his observing report for first light from his new observatory!