The Actual Astronomy Podcast

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#436 - Stars A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations with Mike Lynch

Chris and Shane welcome Mike Lynch to talk about his book titled Stars A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations.

Jun 25, 202448 min

#435 - Don’t Buy That Telescope

Chris and Shane discuss items that you may not need to go out observing.

Jun 20, 202442 min

#434- Another Telescope, Noctilucent Clouds, and Listener Emails

Chris buys a new telescope! Also some listener emails in this episode.

Jun 17, 202438 min

#433 - Shane’s New Telescope

Shane talks about his new Takahashi FOA-Q telescope.

Jun 13, 202435 min

#432 - The Sherwood Planetarium

Chris and Shane welcome guests Adam Firth and Steve Wallace to talk about the Sherwood Planetarium project. More details can be found at https://sherwood-observatory.org.uk/

Jun 10, 202457 min

#431 - Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

Jun 6, 202444 min

#430 - Circus at Mokes Lake

Inspired by a listener email, Chris and Shane talk about how an observing session can unexpectedly be interrupted.

Jun 3, 202457 min

#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

May 30, 202434 min

#428 - More Aurora Observing Reports

Chris and Shane talk read and discuss more aurora observing reports.

May 27, 202457 min

#427 - Rain, Grasslands, Aurora, and Smoke

Chris and Shane talk about recent observing in Grasslands and the recent large aurora outburst.

May 23, 202450 min

#426 - Street Astronomy with Bill Green

Chris and Shane welcome Bill Green to the show to talk about doing street astronomy for public outreach.

May 20, 20241h 3m

#425 - Mount Fix and Scope Picks

Chris thinks he might have solved his mount issues and Shane is thinking about buying a new telescope.

May 16, 202448 min

#424 - Urban Astronomy

Chris and Shane give tips for observing under light polluted skies.

May 13, 202441 min

#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.

May 9, 20241h 4m

#422 - Chris’s Observatory Update

Chris tells us about the progress of his observatory build.

May 6, 20241h 5m

#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

May 2, 202423 min

#420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques

Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.

Apr 29, 20241h 3m

#419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.

Apr 25, 202419 min

#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.

Apr 22, 202435 min

#417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke

Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.

Apr 18, 20241h 6m

#416 - Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

Apr 15, 202430 min

#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.

Apr 11, 202451 min

#415 - Picking the Right Beer for the April 8th Solar Eclipse

Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.

Apr 8, 202433 min

#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.

Apr 4, 20241h 0m

#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.

Apr 1, 202444 min

#411 - Double Stars and Some Observations

Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury.

Mar 28, 202434 min

#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.

Mar 25, 202429 min

#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.

Mar 21, 20241h 3m

#408 - Listener Telescopes and Eyepieces

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about telescopes and eyepieces.

Mar 18, 202434 min

#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

Mar 14, 202456 min

#406 - Getting Through Winter

Chris and Shane talk about the astronomy things they do get through winter and they discuss a few listener emails.

Mar 11, 202447 min

#405 - Large Telescopes and Planetary Imaging With Damien K

Chris welcomes Damien K to the show to talk about big aperture and planetary imaging.

Mar 7, 20241h 11m

#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

Mar 4, 202432 min

#403 - Amateur Telescope Making with Tom Otvos

Chris and Shane welcome Tom Otvos back to the show to talk about making your own telescope.

Mar 1, 20241h 4m

#402 - Aurora Hunting with Vincent Ledvina

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Vincent Ledvina to talk about all things related to the aurora.

Feb 26, 202459 min

#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.

Feb 22, 202453 min

#400 - Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

Feb 19, 202447 min

#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

Feb 15, 20241h 9m

#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.

Feb 12, 202436 min

#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.

Feb 8, 202458 min