The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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#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.
#252 - Observing Reports
Chris and Shane share their recent observing reports.
#251 - Remembering Don Machholz
Chris and Shane reflect on the impact Don Machholz had on amateur astronomy.
#250 - Observing Report From the Nebraska Star Party
Chris and Shane read Eric Klaszus’s observing report from his time at the 2022 Nebraska Star Party.
#249 - Constellation View Binoculars
Chris and Shane discuss the extreme low power/wide field of binoculars that are excellent for framing entire constellations.
#248 - Observing Saturn
With opposition having just passed, Chris and Shane talk about observing Saturn.
#247 - Observing Reports
Chris and Shane share some of their recent observing reports.
#246 - A Short History of Burnham’s Celestial Handbook and it’s Author
Shane gets the day off! Chris walks through the history of the Burnham’s Celestial Handbook.
#245 - All About Binocular Mounts
Some binoculars require a mount in order to provide stable views. Chris and Shane discuss the various mounting options for binoculars.
#244 - Objects to Observe in August 2022
Chris and Shane talk about interesting objects to observe in August 2022.
#243 - Accessories for Astronomy
Chris and Shane discuss some of their favourite astronomical accessories.
#242 - Observing in the Toy Box Constellations
Chris and Shane talk about observing in Vulpecula, Sagitta, Delphinus, and Equuleus.
#241 - Catching Up
Chris and Shane get caught up. A new telescope, eyepiece, and adapters are discussed.
#240 - Observing the Sun
Chris and Shane provide everything you need to begin observing the Sun.
#239 - Observing Dark Nebula: A Beginner’s Guide
Chris and Shane list some excellent dark nebula to observe this summer. Show notes for this episode are found at www.actualastronomy.com
#238 - Surfing the Summer Star Clouds
Chris and Shane discuss summer star clouds that are great targets to add to your observing list. Show notes for this episode are found at www.actualastronomy.com
#237 - Binocular Tour of the Summer Milky Way
Chris and Shane provide some objects to observe in the summer Milky Way. Show notes for this episode can be found at www.actualastronomy.com
#236 - Introduction of ‘Summer Shorts’ Episodes
Chris and Shane are trying something new for summer…shorter episodes focused on summer observing!
#235 - Objects to Observe in July 2022
Chris and Shane discuss lots of great things to observe in July 2022. Show notes for the episode can be found at www.actualastronomy.com
#234 - Conversation With Special Guest Brian Ventrudo
Chris and Shane have a great conversation with Brian Ventrudo who contributes to Sky & Telescope and Sky News magazines. Check out Brian’s website www.cosmicpursuits.com