The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Bad astronomy weather continues for Chris and Shane - thank goodness for listener observing reports!

Chris and Shane talk about objects to observe in March 2022.

Chris and Shane talk about lots of astronomy topics with special guest Mary McIntyre. Check out Mary’s YouTube https://youtube.com/user/Spiceyspiney

Chris and Shane talk about some interesting listener observing projects which includes some citizen science with a Unistellar eQuinox.

Chris and Shane still have not been able to observe, so this episode features lots of listener emails.

Chris and Shane talk about what they want to observe in the winter sky before it’s lost until next winter.

Shane was able to observe a couple of times and the guys read a bunch of listener observing reports.

Poor observing conditions continue so Chris and Shane discuss more listener emails.

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.

Bad weather is preventing Chris and Shane from observing, but there are lots of listener emails in this episode.

Chris and Shane talk about lots of things to observe in February 2022.

Chris and Shane talk about why they enjoy observing with other people and give tips on how you can meet up with astronomers.

Chris and Shane cover a lot of topics in this episode!

Chris and Shane discuss the significance of asterisms and list a bunch to observe.

Chris and Shane have not been able to observe, but read some listener emails and cover some miscellaneous topics.

Many listener emails were asking questions about eyepieces so this episode is about eyepiece characteristics.

Chris and Shane discuss some listener photos of the James Webb Space Telescope and talk a little bit about meteorites again.

Chris and Shane talk about how to build a meteorite collection.

Chris and Shane cover a number of different topics including Shanes cold weather observing session and an incredible listener observation of the JWST.

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.