The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Chris and Shane talk about solar systems events that you will want to observe in January 2022.

Cold temps are keeping Chris and Shane indoors, but Shane recently acquired a Nikon DS Wide eyepiece that is designed for a spotting scope. Shane plans to use this new eyepiece in his telescopes.

Chris and Shane talk about their favourite observations and favourite gear from 2021.

Chris and Shane have been dealing with cold temperatures, but were able to do a little observing.

Chris and Shane welcome back special guest Mark Radice from refreshingviews.com. Backyard observatories, vintage 10” refractors, and bino-telescopes are some of the topics covered in this episode.

Chris and Shane discuss a buffet of topics on this episode and a shoutout to Feedspot for placing our podcast in their top 5 list. Check it out here https://blog.feedspot.com/amateur_astronomy_podcasts/

Chris and Shane share what they do to stay warm while observing in cold temperatures.

Chris and Shane read listener observations of comet C/2021 A1 Leonard.

Comet Leonard has potential to become a naked eye comet in December. Chris and Shane talk about this and other objects to observe in December.

Chris and Shane talk about their experiences with the Pentax XW eyepieces.

Now that Jupiter and Saturn are getting lower in the sky, Chris and Shane talk about observing other solar system objects.

Chris and Shane discuss multiple observations of the colourful partial lunar eclipse.

Chris and Shane discuss everything you will need to know about the partial lunar eclipse on November 19, 2021.

Shane gives an update on his progress with building a suitcase observatory. Then Chris and Shane discuss some telescopes they are thinking of buying in the future.

Part 2 of Autumn Observing is all about prominent constellations and the interesting the objects that lie within.

Chris and Shane share their initial thoughts after using using their new wide field eyepieces.

Chris and Shane discuss solar system objects to observe in October 2021.

Shane purchased a 30mm APM UFF eyepiece. This sparks a discussion about upcoming eyepiece comparisons that Chris and Shane plan on doing with the 12.5mm Docter, 12.5mm Baader Morpheus, 13mm T6 Nagler and the other comparison will be between the 30mm APM UFF, 31mm T6 Nagler, and 32mm Masuyama.

Part 1 of Autumn Observing starts with Chris and Shane talking about the early astronomers that begun to chart the night sky and plot deep sky objects that they discovered.

Chris discusses his early considerations for building an observatory and Shane talks about his new project of building a suitcase observatory - everything needed to observe in a suitcase that can carried onto an airplane.

Chris was able to try his 32mm Masuyama and Shane was able to try his 12.5mm Baader Morpheus. Hear about the first impressions in this epejsode…and some observing reports!

Mark Radice from www.refreshingviews.com joins Chris and Shane to discuss lots of amateur astronomy topics. You can also check out Mark’s YouTube channel by searching for Refreshing Views.

Chris and Shane talk about what they do when their observing plans are changed due to weather and other events.

Chris and Shane were to do a lot of observing during the past week. Shane continues to use his binoviewers and continues to be impressed.

Chris and Shane talk about how they pick eyepieces to observe with.

Chris and Shane share their observing reports.

Chris and Shane discuss interesting solar system objects and events to observe!

Shane talks about first light with his binoviewer and find an update on Chris’s Skywatcher AZ-GTi repairs.

Chris and Shane talk about fall constellations and the objects to observe.

Shane is excited to receive a binoviewer and there are some new dobs from StellaLyra.

Chris and Shane respond to listener emails.

Chris and Shane recap some recent observing.

Chris and I Shane we’re finally able to observe together at Chris’s new site. Heear all about their great night of observing.

Shane received his Borg 50FL and talks about a short session observing Jupiter and Saturn. Chris used his new telescope cover to get some extra observing done.

Chris and Shane talk about solar system objects to observe in September.

Chris and Shane discuss observing Jupiter and Saturn.

Chris and Shane talk about some easy guide stars for the summer sky and an overview of the terrestrial planets.

Chris and Shane talk about some new some gear they have received as well as some that is on the way.

We have received some interesting observing reports and chose a few to discuss on the podcast.

Chris and Shane had some really good observing conditions and took full advantage of it! Hear the details in this episode.

Chris and was able to do some dark sky observing in Grasslands National Park and at his new site near Regina. Check out this episode for his observations.

Showing people objects through your telescope can be very rewarding. Chris and Shane talk about how they organize and conduct public observing sessions.

The smoke subsided enough for Chris to get his first observing session at his new site. Many objects were observed!

Chris and Shane discuss solar system objects and events to observe in August. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

Chris and Shane discuss what they pack for dark sky observing.

Forest fire smoke has been reducing the observing opportunities, but Chris was able to get some observing at his new site.

Chris and Shane read some listener emails covering many different topics. One listener is building his own alt/az mount with tracking and goto capabilities!

Dave Chapman shares his unplanned observation of the gegenschein from the Winter Star Party in Florida, US.

Chris and Shane discuss the astronomer’s nemesis, light pollution!

Chris has a new observing site that has great potential and some listener emails are read.