The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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#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.
#202 - Living Vicariously Through Listener Emails
Bad astronomy weather continues for Chris and Shane - thank goodness for listener observing reports!
#201 - Objects to Observe in March 2022
Chris and Shane talk about objects to observe in March 2022.
#200 - Sketching, Imaging, and a Few Other Topics with Mary McIntyre
Chris and Shane talk about lots of astronomy topics with special guest Mary McIntyre. Check out Mary’s YouTube https://youtube.com/user/Spiceyspiney
Ep 53#199 - Interesting Observing Projects
Chris and Shane talk about some interesting listener observing projects which includes some citizen science with a Unistellar eQuinox.
#198 - More Listener Emails
Chris and Shane still have not been able to observe, so this episode features lots of listener emails.
Ep 52#197 - What We Want to See in the Winter Sky Before it’s Gone
Chris and Shane talk about what they want to observe in the winter sky before it’s lost until next winter.
#196 - Lots of Observing Reports
Shane was able to observe a couple of times and the guys read a bunch of listener observing reports.
#195 - The Winter Blues Continue
Poor observing conditions continue so Chris and Shane discuss more listener emails.
#194 - Sketching and Visual Astronomy With Mike Rector
Chris and Shane talk with special guest, Mike Rector, about sketching and observing. Be sure to check out Mike’s YouTube channel called Adirondack Astronomy.
#192 - Bad Weather and Listener Emails
Bad weather is preventing Chris and Shane from observing, but there are lots of listener emails in this episode.
#193 - Objects to Observe in the February Night Sky 2022
Chris and Shane talk about lots of things to observe in February 2022.
#191 - Astronomy Friends
Chris and Shane talk about why they enjoy observing with other people and give tips on how you can meet up with astronomers.
#190 - Listener Emails and a Mini Review of the Nikon Spotting Scope Eyepiece
Chris and Shane cover a lot of topics in this episode!
#189 - All About Asterisms
Chris and Shane discuss the significance of asterisms and list a bunch to observe.
#188 - When Will the Skies Clear?!?!
Chris and Shane have not been able to observe, but read some listener emails and cover some miscellaneous topics.
#187 - Understanding Eyepieces
Many listener emails were asking questions about eyepieces so this episode is about eyepiece characteristics.
#186 - More JWST and Meteorite Information
Chris and Shane discuss some listener photos of the James Webb Space Telescope and talk a little bit about meteorites again.
#185 - Collecting Meteorites
Chris and Shane talk about how to build a meteorite collection.
#184 - A Very Chilly Observing Session & an Amazing Listener Observation of the James Webb Space Telescope
Chris and Shane cover a number of different topics including Shanes cold weather observing session and an incredible listener observation of the JWST.