The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener 13.04.2026 46:19 ↓

Chris and Shane catch on recent astronomy gear, observing, and announce the David Nagler will be appearing on the podcast in June. 

#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory 06.04.2026 1:02:05 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Kevin Duchscherer to discuss his observatory build. 

#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026 30.03.2026 22:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter? 23.03.2026 1:00:15 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mike O’Brien back to the show to discuss a recent observing session and a test of a filter for visually observing reflection nebula. 

#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition 16.03.2026 48:42 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com

#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope 09.03.2026 45:45 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing. 

#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026 02.03.2026 30:45 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com

#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition 23.02.2026 39:10 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette 16.02.2026 1:02:50 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.

#521 - Listener Emails 09.02.2026 55:40 ↓

Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.

#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 2026 02.02.2026 41:14 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading 26.01.2026 53:50 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.

#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1 19.01.2026 38:21 ↓

Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#517 - Navigating the Night Sky 12.01.2026 58:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.

#516 - The Observer’s Calendar for January 2026 05.01.2026 38:14 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#515 - PiFinder with Richard Wolf-Jacobson 29.12.2025 49:22 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io

#514 - Beginner Christmas Scope Recommendations and Our Wishes Lists 22.12.2025 56:44 ↓

Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.

#513 - Late Autumn Observing 15.12.2025 1:00:28 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing sessions.

#511 - Mark Radice’s Recent Adventure 08.12.2025 57:56 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to hear about his second trip to Namibia.

#512 - The Observer’s Calendar for December 2025 01.12.2025 33:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2025. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#510 - Getting Ready For Cold Weather Observing & Listener Emails 24.11.2025 40:53 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails. 

#509 - A Tribute to Al Nagler 17.11.2025 30:53 ↓

Chris and Shane celebrate Al Nagler’s contributions to amateur astronomy. 

#508 - Bad Light Update & Comet Observations 10.11.2025 41:02 ↓

Chris shares the latest update in his journey to deal with an exceptionally bright light at his observatory and the guys discuss recent comet observations.

#507 - Observer’s Calendar for November 2025 03.11.2025 38:13 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in November 2025. 

#505 - First Night With Your First Telescope Guide 27.10.2025 44:18 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about some things you can do to prepare for your first night of observing with your first telescope.