The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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#381 - Green Stars? with Dave Chapman
Dave returns to the podcast to answer the question - are there any stars that are green?
#380 - Stars You Should Know - Southern Skies Edition with Dave Chapman
Chris and Shane welcome Dave back to the show for the final instalment of the Stars You Know series. This episode is dedicated to stars visible from southern latitudes. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
#379 - Observer’s Calendar for December 2023
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
#378 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane catch up responding to some listener emails.
377 - EQ Mounts vs. Alt/Az Mounts
Chris and Shane discuss the virtues of equatorial mounts and alt/az mounts.
#376 - All About Achromats
Chris and Shane spend the hour talking about achromatic refractors.
#375 - A Night at the David Dunlap Observatory
Chris shares his experience touring the David Dunlap Observatory in Toronto.
#375 - We Finally Observed Together!
Chris and Shane talk about their recent observing session together at Chris’s dark sky location.
#373 - Visiting the Dorner Telescope Museum
Chris shares his recent experience visiting the Dorner Telescope Museum.
#372 - The Goldendale Village
Chris and Shane welcome Christopher and Bill from the Glendale Sky Village to discuss this astronomer haven!
#371 - Observing Sketching From Hawaii with Dr. Cindy Krach
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Cindy Krach to the show to talk about sketching and observing in Hawaii.
#370 - Observing The Classic Galactic Nebulae List
Chris and Shane talk about observing an old list called the Galactic Nebulae List.
#369 - Observer’s Calendar November 2023
Chris and Shane discuss things to observe in November 2023.
#368 - Planning For Success
Chris and Shane talk about how they plan to have successful observing sessions.
#367 - Observations, Weather Forecast Resources, and Listener Emails
Chris and Shane cover multiple topics in this episode.
#366 - A Book Review and the Observer’s Calendar
Chris and Shane read a book review from Dave Chapman and talk about the RASC Observer’s Calendar.
#365 - Annular Eclipse October 14, 2023
Chris and Shane talk about observing the upcoming annular eclipse on October 14, 2023.
Ep 57#364 - Fall Stars You Should Know with Dave Chapman
Dave Chapman returns to the podcast to continue the Stars You Should Knkw series. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#362 - Oddball Accessories
Chris and Shane discuss accessories that they use but are not talked about very often.
Ep 56#363 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2023
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
#361 - More Refreshing Views With Mark Radice
Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about about live image stacking.
#360 - Observing Last Night
Chris talks about the observing that he recently logged.
#359 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane read discuss listener emails about observing and gear.
#358 - Capricornus Deep Dive
Chris and Shane talk about the history of Capricornus and things to observe in this constellation.
#357 - An Observing Guide to Jupiter and Saturn
Chris and Shane talk about observing Jupiter and Saturn this fall.
#356 - Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars and a Comet Nishimura Observation
Chris purchases some new binos and observes a comet.
#355 - A Tribute to Double Star Observer and Our Friend Blake Nancarrow
Chris and Shane pay tribute to Blake Nancarrow.
#354 - Observer’s Calendar For September 2023
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastrinomy.com
#353 Attending the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party and Other Observations
Chris shares his experience the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party.
#352 - Shane’s Grasslands National Park Observing Report & Chris’s Observatory Update
Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park and Chris gives an update on his observatory building project.
#351 - Our Summer Ketchup Epsiode
Chris and Shane discuss the astronomical things they have been doing this summer.
#350 - Owning More Than One Telescope With Alister Ling
Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling back to the show to discuss why some astronomers own more than one telescope.
#349 - All About Binoviewers
Chris and Shane discuss the aspects of binoviewing.
#348 - Dave Chapman’s Star You Should Know for Summer
Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show to talk about the summer stars we should know. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#346 - Telescope Focal Lengths and Ratios
Chris and Shane discuss the merit of ‘slow’ and ‘fast’ telescopes.
#347 - Objects to observe in August 2023
Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects to observe in August 2023.
#345 - Stefan Zietara on Patrick Moore
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Stefan Zietara to the show. Stefan shares some stories of his friendship with Patrick Moore.
#344 - Blake’s Beginners Tips #2 Other Stellar Designations with Blake Nancarrow
Chris and Shane welcome Blake to talk about stellar designations.
#343 - Blake’s Beginners Tips #1 It’s all Greek to me with Blake Nancarrow
Chris and Shane welcome Blake Nancarrow back to the show. This time Blake will explain why it’s nice to learn the Greek alphabet to help with your observing.
#341 - The Astronomer’s Workbench with Jerry Oltion Part 2
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Jerry Oltion to the show to talk about observing, telescope building and writing. This is part 2 of 2 episodes. Be sure to check out Jerry’s website www.jerryoltion.com
#341 - The Astronomer’s Workbench with Jerry Oltion Part 1
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Jerry Oltion to the show to talk about observing, telescope building and writing. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Be sure to check out Jerry’s website www.jerryoltion.com
#340 - A Short Episode on the Planets with Daniel T Andreason
Chris and Shane welcome Daniel T Andreason to talk about planets.
#339 - A Short Episode on Asteroids, Meteoroids, and Comets with Daniel T Andreason
Chris and Shane welcome Daniel T Andreason to talk about solar system objects.
#338 - A Short Episode on Galaxies with Daniel T Andreason
Chris and Shane welcome Daniel T Andreason to the show to talk about galaxies.
#342 - Objects to Observe in July 2023
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2023. Please note this episode number is out of sequence. Episodes 338 - 341 will be released in the upcoming weeks.
#337 - Nebulae With Daniel Andreason
Chris and Shane discuss the classes of nebulae with special guest Daniel Andreason.
#336 - An Introduction to Stars with Daniel T Andreason
Chris and Shane welcome Daniel Andreason to podcast to begin a series of short episodes.
#335 - An Eyepiece Set for Under $200
Chris and Shane provide some options to build a set of eyepieces for under $200 that will give quality views.
#334 - Solar Observing
Chris and Shane talk about what you need to safely observe our Sun.
#333 - Carbon Stars with Luca Vanzella
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Luca Vanzella to discuss carbon stars. You can find the Carbon Star Hunter list at www.vanzella.com