The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#555 - Saturn at Opposition 12.10.2026 48:09 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about observing Saturn at opposition. 

#554 - Clear Skies Astro Hopper with Steven Rosenthal 05.10.2026 54:37 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Steve Rosenthal to discuss the Astro Hopper. 

#553 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2026 28.09.2026 36:09 ↓

Chris and SHane talk about interesting things to observe in October 2026.

#552 - Top 10 Techniques for Buying Used Gear 21.09.2026 54:15 ↓

Chris and Shane share tips for buying used astronomy gear.

#551 - 12 Months of Messier September Edition 14.09.2026 39:59 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in September.

#550 - Sketching the Night Sky for the Average Observer 07.09.2026 40:00 ↓

Chris shares a recent presentation he delivered that introduces sketching to observers.

#549 - The Observer’s Calendar for September 2026 31.08.2026 25:35 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2026.

#548 - Visual Astronomy in Draco 24.08.2026 38:50 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about various objects to observe in Draco. 

#547 - 12 Months of Messier August Edition 17.08.2026 23:13 ↓

Chris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August. 

#546 - Planning Dark Sky Trips 10.08.2026 46:18 ↓

Chris and Shane share thoughts on how to have a successful dark sky trip. 

#545 - Observer’s Calendar for August 2026 03.08.2026 26:25 ↓

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

#544 - 7” Achro Attempts at Correcting Chromatic Aberration 27.07.2026 42:47 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss different ways to reduce chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors. 

#543 - 3D Printing and Astronomy 20.07.2026 55:20 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss 3D printing and how it can enhance your observing. 

#542 - 12 Months of Messier July Edition 13.07.2026 50:24 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in July. 

#541 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2026 06.07.2026 32:46 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2026.

#540 - 12 Month of Messier June Edition 29.06.2026 37:41 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss some Messier objects to observe in June.

#539 - David Nagler Answers Listener Questions 22.06.2026 1:42:53 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome David Nagler from Televue to the show to answer listener questions. 

#538 - Listener Emails 15.06.2026 59:07 ↓

Chris and Shane get caught up and read listener emails. 

#537 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2026 08.06.2026 25:39 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in June 2026.

#536 - Observing While the Moon is Up 25.05.2026 1:05:03 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about what they like to observe when the Moon is up.

#535 - 12 Months of Messier May 18.05.2026 25:08 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the well positioned Messier objects to observe in May. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#534 - Telescope Powers 11.05.2026 1:00:53 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the magnification power that they like to use when observing. 

#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2026 04.05.2026 29:41 ↓

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

#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails 27.04.2026 51:38 ↓

Chris and Shane read some listener emails and then discuss observing galaxies in the spring. 

#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition 20.04.2026 47:41 ↓

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