The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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#301 - Listener Emails and “Green” Comet Observations
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
#300 Part 2 - Live Recording Hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre
Chris and Shane did a live recording during the monthly Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre monthly meeting. Check out www.actualastronomy.com for show reference documentation.
#300 Part 1 - Live Recording Hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre
Chris and Shane did a live recording during the monthly Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre monthly meeting. Check out www.actualastronomy.com for show reference documentation.
#299 - Light Pollution with special guest Rick Huziak
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Rick Huziak to talk about light pollution and what amateur astronomers can do to preserve our night skies.
#298 - Night Vision Astronomy with special guest Dale Eason
Chris and Shane welcome Dale Eason to discuss using night vision equipment for astronomy.
#297 - Objects to Observe in February 2023
Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in February 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#296 - Higher Capacity Mounts for Visual Observing
Chris and Shane are both considering new mounts that provide greater capacity for larger telescopes.
#295 - Reflections of a Newtonian Observer with special guest Mike O’Brien
Long time observing friend, Mike O’Brien, joins Chris and Shane to talk about reflectors.
#294 - Stars You Should Know With Dave Chapman
Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the podcast to talk about stars everyone should know. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#293 - How to Observe Comet 2022 E3 ZTF
Chris and Shane talk about how to observe what might end up being the brightest comet of the year.
#292 - Listener Emails and Observations
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails and observations.
#291 - Observing in New Zealand
Chris and Shane read a listener’s email about his experience observing in New Zealand while on vacation.
#290 - Listener Questions and Answers
Chris and Shane answer a bunch of listener questions.
#289 - Holiday Observing and Patreon Support Contest Winners
Chris and Shane share their recent observing reports and announce the winners of the Patreon Support contest.
#288 - A Night at the Lowell Observatory
Chris and Shane read an email from Clint that describes his night observing at the Lowell Observatory.
#287 - Objects to Observe in January 2023
Chris and Shane talk about lots of objects to observe in January 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#286 - Observing the Radcliffe Wave with Special Guest Brian Ventrudo
Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo to discuss his latest article in Sky & Telescope magazine about observing objects associated with the Radcliffe Wave.
#285 - The 12 Eyepieces of Christmas
Chris and Shane answer 12 questions related to eyepieces.
#284 - Learning the Night Sky Part 2
Chris and Shane continue the from episode 277 about learning the winter sky.
#283 - Observing the Mars Occultation
Chris and Shane share their observations of the Mars occultation.
#282 - Tips For Purchasing an Astronomy Property
Chris and Shane chat Chris’s learnings from buying a property to observe from.
#281 - Logging Observations Part 2
Chris and Shane read and discuss listener emails about various ways to log observations.
#280 - Logging Observations Part 1
Chris and Shane read and discuss listener emails about various ways to log observations.
#279 - Objects to Observe in December 2022
Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in December 2022.
#278 - Mars, Jupiter, & DSO Observing Reports
Chris and Shane share their recent observations of Mars, Jupiter, and some deep sky objects.
#277 - Learning the Night Sky
Chris and Shane discuss different ways to learn the location of constellations and other objects in the night sky.
#276 - Schmidt Cassegrains versus Dobsonians
Chris and Shane talk about the differences and similarities between Schmidt Cassegrains and dobsonian telescopes.
#275 - Listener Observing Reports
Chris and Shane read listener observing reports.
#274 - New 85 Degree Pentax Eyepieces
Chris and Shane talk about the newly announced 85 degree Pentax eyepieces and previously released Pentax eyepieces.
#273 - Pun Contest Conclusion
Chris and Shane read the last pun submissions and announce a winner.
#272 - ATM-ing with Special Guest Tom Otvos
Chris and Shane discuss amateur telescope making with special guest Tom Otvos. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#271 - Observations and Puns
Chris and Shane read listener observations and pun contest entries.
#270 - Objects to Observe in November 2022
Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in November 2022.
#269 - Telescope Magnification and Field of View
This episode focuses on optimum telescope magnifications and field of view preferences.
#268 - Lots of Pun Entries and Listener Emails
Chris and Shane read new entries in the pun contest and a few listener emails.
#267 - Mars Observing Guide
Chris and Shane share their experiences on how to get the best views of Mars.
#266 - Mars and Jupiter Observations Plus Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss their recent observing and read listener emails.
#265 - Troubles Seeing Jupiter Details and Other Listener Emails
Chris and Shane respond to listener emails.
#264 - Some Observing and Some Sketching
Chris and Shane discuss some of their recent observing. Chris shares a new sketching technique he is trying.
#263 - All About Nebula and Light Pollution Reduction Filters
Chris and Shane talk about the various filters used to observe nebulae and help reduced the impacts of light pollution.
#262 - Autumn Equinox Sky Camp at Kelling Heath With Mark Radice
Mark Radice, creator of Refreshing Views on YouTube, joins Chris and Shane to share his experience at the Autumn Equinox Sky Camp at Kelling Heath.
#261 - Objects to Observe in October 2022
Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects and events to observe in October 2022. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com.
#260 - Observing Our Closest Star and Distant Stars
Chris and Shane continue to enjoy favourable observing weather. Lots of observations to report!
#259 - Focusing on Focusers
Chris and Shane talk about all things related to telescope focusers.
#258 - Lots of Observing to Talk About
Chris and Shane have been able to observe a lot lately. Check out their observing reports!
#257 - Mount Kobau Star Party Observing Report
Chris and Shane read a listener’s observing report from the Mount Kobau Star Party.
#256 - Listener Observing Reports
Chris and Shane discuss listeners observing reports.
#255 - Late Summer Observing Reports
Chris and Shane share their recent observing reports.
#254 - Focusing on the Messier List
Chris and Shane discuss if the Messier list is missing any objects and if there are any objects that should be removed from the list.
#253 - Objects to Observe in September 2022
Chris and Shane discuss the objects to observe in September 2022.