Observers Notebook

Episode 24 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO Meteorite Section Leader, Dolores Hill. Dolores gives us a brief history of the Meteorite Section and discusses what’s up with rain gutter meteorites, ALH 84001 the Martian meteorite and what is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information. You can contact Dolores at: dhill@lpl.arizona.ed...

Episode 23 In this special edition episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson covers the 2017 Total Eclipse with his travel log and interviews with various people along the way. I want to thank everyone that allowed me to interview them along the way. You can watch the video I made from Madras Oregon during the eclipse here: https://youtu.be/zKLfDQvd2M8 The Observers Notebook on...

Episode 22 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Founder of Explore Scientific and past VP of Meade Instruments, Scott Roberts. Tim and Scott have a great conversation about telescopes, the future of telescopes and also his new company Explore Scientific. I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. You can contact Scott at: 94...

Episode 21 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Ken Poshedly about the upcoming ALPO convention planned for October of this year. Ken gives us an enlightening discussion on the plans, lodging and speaker lineup and attendee information for the event in Athens Georgia. You can contact Ken at: ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org You can get the registration...

Episode 20 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Transient Phenomena Section Coordinator, Tony Cook. Tony gives us a brief history of the Lunar Transient Phenomena Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Tony at:...

Episode 19 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us a brief history of the Comets Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astron...

Episode 18 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Richard at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu...

Episode 17 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Minor Planets Section Coordinator, Frederick Pilcher. Frederick gives us a brief history of the Minor Planets Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Frederick at: fpilc...

Episode 16 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Andrea Mensink and Kelly Barbrey, representatives from Columbus South Carolina, and the Total Eclipse Weekend, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. Andrea and Kelly discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registratio...

Episode 15 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Michael E. Bakich, Senior editor / Photo editor ASTRONOMY magazine and a representative from St Joseph Missouri, and The St Joseph Total Solar Eclipse, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. Michael discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during t...

Episode 14 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Kelly Simmelink, a representitive from Madras Oregon, and the Oregon SolarFest, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. Kelly discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary info...

Episode 13 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Anna Wilcox, a representitive from Casper Wyoming, and the Wyoming Eclipse Festival, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. Anna discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary...

Episode 12 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Gary Johnsen, a representative from Stapleton Nebraska, and the Eclipse On the Range, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. Gary discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary...

Episode 11 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Julius at: jlbaina@msn.com Additional in...

Episode 10 In this extra long special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomy Historian Tom Williams. Tom gives us a history of the Astronomy clubs in the US, and contact information. You can contact Tom at: trw@ric.edu You can download Tom’s Dissertation at: https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/19569/9969329.PDF?sequence=1&isAllowed=y For...

Episode 9 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Topographical Studies Section Coordinator, Jerry Hubbell. Jerry gives us a brief history of the Lunar Topographical Studies Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact...

Episode 8 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net For the latest...

Episode 7 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Julius at: jlbaina@msn.com Additional infor...

Episode 6 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mike Reynolds, the Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses. Mike will discuss the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for later this summer, and discusses what type of equipment is needed to observe the eclipse, as well as what are the prime weather and totality locations...

Episode 5 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill. Rik gives us a brief history of the Solar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Rik at: rhill@lpl.arizona.edu For the latest inform...

Episode 4 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas. Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going through it. Steve also give us an insight into his other passion in Astronomy, Radio Telescopes. You can contact Steve at: Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu Society of Am...

Episode 3 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the Journal of the ALPO, Ken Poshedly. Ken gives us a brief history of the JALPO and discusses what type observations and the various articles in the JALPO and contact information. You can contact Ken at: Ken. Poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: ww...

Episode 2 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section, Wayne Bailey. Wayne gives us a brief history of the ALPO Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs within the Lunar Section and contact information. You can contact Wayne at: wayn...

Episode 1 This is the first podcast of the ALPO, with host Tim Robertson and our special guest is the Secretary/Treasurer of the ALPO, Matt Will. Matt gives us a brief history of the ALPO and contact information. You can contact Matt at: matt.will@alpo-astronomy.org For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https:...