Observers Notebook

Episode 164 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Director of the Vatican observatory, FR Paul Gabor. Vatican Observatory https://www.vaticanobservatory.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://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podc...

Episode 163 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Mauna Kea observatory, Doug Simons. Mauna Kea Observatory https://www.maunakeaobservatories.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://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to th...

Episode 162 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 22-23, 2023 and May 5-7 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information....

Walter H. Haas from February 2008 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the daughter of the ALPO founder, Mary Alba. Mary talks about her father and an honor that was just bestowed on him by the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. The renaming of their observation to the Walter H. Haas Memorial Observatory. Along with this we have a lecture Walter gave to t...

Episode 161 In this episode we discuss the ALPO Solar Section with Kim Hay and Rik Hill. Kim Hay email: cdnspooky@gmail.com Rik Hill email: rhill24@cox.net ALPO Solar Section: https://alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the pod...

Episode 160 In this episode we begin our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Griffith observatory, Ed Krupp. Griffith Observatory https://griffithobservatory.org/ Public Astronomy in Los Angeles https://8993.blackbaudhosting.com/8993/Purchase-Public-Astronomy-Los-Angeles-Style For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/...

Episode 159 In this episode I talk to the Executive Director of the ALPO about its history and the next 75 years of astronomy, Carl Hergenrother. For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscri...

Episode 156 In this episode I talk to the editor of the Journal of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about what is in the latest edition of the JALPO and how you can get a FREE COPY! For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ JALPO downloads https://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-Journals Join the ALPO: https://alpo-astronomy.org/member/AL...

Episode 158 In this repeat episode from January 2018, of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the late comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). Don’s Comet website: http://donmachholz.com/ For the current location of Comet 2018 V1: https://theskylive.com/c2018v1-info For more...

Episode 157 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2023, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com ALPO Comets Section blog: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/come...

Episode 155 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations and contact information. You can contact Bob...

Episode 156 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren. We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and how you can get a subscription and contact information. You can contact Charles at: editor@amateurastronomy.com Amateur Astronomy Magazine: https://amat...

Episode 153 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable. We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and contact information. You can contact Roger at: rjvmd@progressivetel.com The ALPO Mars Blog: https://alpo-astronomy.org/ma...

Episode 152 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo....

Episode 151 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses. Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and details on observing these two eclipses and where you need to location to enjoy them and contact information. You can contact Keith at: star.man13@hotmail.com...

Episode 150 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster. We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact information. In amongst all the things we discussed, regrettably I slipped up in not mentioning a few names relating to my interaction with the ALPO. If you c...

Episode 149 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant 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@gord...

Episode 148 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, and contact information. You can contact Julius...

Show Notes 147 Episode 147 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net Internation...

Episode 146 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact Bob at: ragarf@earthlink.net For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patr...

Episode 145 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact Carlos at: Cehmars@icloud.com Carlos Hernandez Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/marsartist For more information you can visit the ALPO web sit...

Episode 144 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly. Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate! The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 2022. The conference will be on ZOOM and it will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel. ALPO Website: http://www.a...

Episode 143 In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact Ken at: ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org You can contact Beth at: ewestfall5@comcast.net JALPO Journals online: http://...

Episode 142 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a 20m Radio Telescope. You can contact Steve at: Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu Observing Advice for the NRAO Skynet 20-meter telescope https://www.gb.nrao.edu/20m/obsadvice.html SARA website: https://radio-astron...

Episode 141 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the May 15/16, 2022 Total Lunar eclipse, and contact information. You can contact Keith at: star.man13@hotmail.com Send your eclipse observations to: eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org Lunar Eclipse Danjon Scale: https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/Danjon.html Fo...