The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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#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
#233 - Scorpius Deep Dive
Chris and Shane discuss interesting deep sky objects to observe in Scorpius. Show notes can be found at www.actualastronomy.com
#232 - Interesting Email Exchanges
Chris and Shane discuss some interesting email exchanges with listeners.
#231 - SQM Updates and Other Odds and Ends
Listeners provide input for using SQMs…and many other topics are discussed.
#230 - Double Stars with Blake Nancarrow
Blake Nancarrow, RASC Observing Committee Chair, joins Chris and Shane to discuss double stars and a few other things. Blake created the RASC Double Star observing program, details can be found at https://www.rasc.ca/double-stars. Check out Blake’s blog at http://blog.lumpydarkness.com
#229 - Another Listener Email Episode
Chris and Shane read and discuss listener emails.
#228 - Comet Catcher Updates and Observing Reports
Chris was able to observe with his Comet Catcher and Shane observed with his newly acquired Borg 25mm achromat. Both guys share their observing reports.
#227 -Observation Reports From Grasslands National Park
Chris and Shane were in Grasslands National Park and share their observing reports.
#226 - Objects to Observe In June 2022
Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in June 2022. A list of everything discussed can be found at www.actualastronomy.com
#225 - Beginner’s Advice
Now that Covid restrictions have lifted in many different countries, Chris and Shane revisit some advice for people new to the hobby.
#224 - Lunar Eclipse Observations
Chris and Shane share the pie Lunar Eclipse observation reports. Chris gives an update on his recently acquired Celstron Comet Catcher.
#223 - All About Binoculars
Chris and Shane dedicate this episode to binoculars!
#222 - Chris Purchased a Vintage Telescope!
Chris talks about his newest telescope, a Celestron Comet Hunter!
#221 - All About Reflectors
Chris and Shane continue the focused discussion on different telescope designs. This episode is all about reflectors!
#220 - A Couple of Short Observing Reports & A Bunch of Listener Emails
Chris and Shane both have observing reports to share and a bunch of listeners emails to read.
#218 - New Telescope First Light
Shane received his Takahashi TSA-102 and was able to get it out for first light. Chris shares his observation report of some spring planets.
#219 - Objects to Observe in May 2022
Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in May 2022.
#217 - All About Compound Telescopes
Chris and Shane talk about Schmidt-cassegrains, Maksutovs, and other styles of compound telescopes.
#216 - Details About Shane’s New Refractor and Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss the Takahashi TSA-102 and read some listener emails.
Ep 55#215 - All About Refractors!
Chris and Shane finally dedicate an episode that is solely about refractors. Apos, achromats, different glass quality are just some of the talking points.
#214 - Discussing Which Eyepieces to Purchase
Chris and Shane talk about the 3.7mm and 4.7 Televue Ethos, Pentax XWs, Noblex/Docter, and a few others.
#213 - What to Observe in Hydra, Crater, Cancer, Sextants, and Corvus
Chris and Shane discuss what to observe in some spring constellations.
#212 - Gear Reviews and Sirius B Finally Appears
Chris and Shane talk about the Berlebach Uni 28 and Takahashi 28mm Erfle. Shane shares his observation of splitting Sirius.
#211 - Some Light Observing, New Books, and New Gear
Chris and Shane have lots to talk about on this episode. Both guys have observing reports and new books/gear to talk about.
#210 - Comet Hunting With Dan Machholz
Special guest Don Machholz joins Chris and Shane to discuss comet hunting using visual techniques.
#209 - Objects to Observe in April 2022
Chris and Shane take about interesting things to observe in April 2022. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#208 - The Skies Have Cleared!
The weather has finally improved and Shane was able to get out multiple times to observe.
Ep 54#207 - Cleaning Optics
Chris and Shane discuss how they clean optics.
#206 - Some Solar Observing and New Books Are On the Way
Shane talks about an h-alpha solar observing session and Chris talks about some books he recently ordered.
#205 - More Listener Emails
Chris and Shane continue to enjoy listener emails while waiting for clear skies.
#204 - Special Guest Don Machholz Discusses the Messier Marathon
Chris and Shane have an excellent about the Messier Marathon with Don Machholz. You can find more content from Don by listening to his weekly podcast called Looking Up With Don or by visiting his website www.donmachholz.com
#203 - A Discussion About Fr. Lucien Kemble
Chris and Shane talk about well known amateur astronomer, Fr. Lucien Kemble.