The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#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. 

#506 - Comet A6 Lemmon & Comet R2 SWAN 20.10.2025 33:06 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss 2 naked-eye comets that are visible right now!

#504 - Bad Light and Light Pollution 13.10.2025 1:04:18 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss what can be done when a someone installs an exceptionally bright light that diminishes the night sky. 

#503 - M55, Helix Nebula and other Observations 06.10.2025 53:46 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations.

#502 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2025 29.09.2025 52:28 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#501 - Titan Transit and Other Observations 22.09.2025 1:03:47 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the Titan shadow transit across Saturn and some other observations. 

#500 - Feature Constellation Taurus 15.09.2025 1:02:57 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in Taurus.

#499 - Observing Features on Jupiter’s Moons & Other Observations 08.09.2025 49:28 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations and trying to observe features on the Galilean moons around Jupiter. 

#498 - Observer’s Calendar for September 2025 01.09.2025 29:22 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#497 - 78 Nights in Namibia with Alister Ling 25.08.2025 56:41 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Alister back to the show. Alister just returned from a long astronomy stint in Namibia. 

#496 - Listener Emails 18.08.2025 42:36 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#495 - Grasslands National Park Observing & Telescopes for Young People 11.08.2025 1:02:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park as well as buying a telescope for young people.

#494 - Mid-summer Observing Reflections with Mike O’Brien 04.08.2025 48:04 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mike back to the show to talk about summertime observing.

#493 - The Observer’s Calendar August 2025 28.07.2025 19:55 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2025. Show notes available at www.sasktel.com

#492 - How to Get Over Your Fear of the Dark and General Astro Topics 21.07.2025 43:48 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss a bunch of Cloudynights forum topics.