Observers Notebook

Episode 116 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 21-22, 2021 and May 4-5 2021. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information....

Episode 115 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the JALPO Ken Poshedly. Ken gives us a brief history of the Journal and what’s in the latest issue, and contact information. If you would like a FREE PDF copy of the latest Journal of the ALPO, please send me an email at: cometman@cometman.net You can contact Ken at: ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy...

Episode 114 In this encore 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 Soci...

Episode 113 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Youth Section Coordinator Pam Shivak. Pam gives us an update on what’s happening in the New ALPO Youth Section and how anyone can become involved with the section, and contact information. You can contact Pam at: PamelaShivak@yahoo.com For the latest information from the ALPO Youth Section you can v...

Episode 112 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the recently appointed ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina. Alberto discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and what his role is in the ALPO Lunar Section, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information. You can contact Alberto at: albertoanunziato@yahoo.com.ar ALPO...

Episode 111 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill. Rik gives us an update on what’s happening on the Sun and the latest on 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: r...

Episode 110 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Amateur astronomer and author Bill Paolini. Color filters are one of the best accessories one can use to bring out the fine details of planetary observing. Bill has written a very good article in Cloudy Nights and he comes on the podcast to discuss it. You can contact Bill at: wapaolini@hotmail.com Cloud...

Episode 109 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 2021, 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 108 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a new ALPO Observing Section, Exoplanets. Jerry discusses what that all means and how amateur astronomers can assist in the study ExoPlanets, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information. You can contact Jerry at: jerry.hubbell@alpo-astrono...

Episode 107 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 peaking the evening of December 4-17 2020. 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 106 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comets Atlas and Eramus. Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com The lin...

Episode 105 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, recorded live during our 2020 ALPO Virtual Conference Carl Hergenrother on the Comets of 2020 and OSIRIS-Rex. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com The ALPO YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ The link for the Carl’s slides: http://www.cometman.net/alpo/HergenrotherComets2020ALPOConfe...

Episode 104 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 2020. 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 103 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable. Roger gives us a brief history of the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Mars on October 14, 2020, and contact information. You can contact Roger at: rjvmd@hughes.net Additi...

Episode 102 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 2020 ALPO Virtual conference and how you can participate! ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net ZOOM: https://zoom.us/ ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41...

Episode 101 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 upcoming ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury will fly-past Venus in late August is requesting real time Venus observations, and...

Episode 100 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Discoverer, David Levy about his life and interests. David Levy’s email address: Eureka.insteadofecho@icloud.com For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can also support thi...

Episode 99 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower and the Persieds Meteor Shower. 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...

Episode 98 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a recent paper he published called “A Comparison of the Diffuser Method Versus the Defocus Method for Performing High-Precision Photometry with Small Telescope Systems” Jerry discusses exactally what that all means and how amateur astronomers can assist in t...

Episode 97 In this SUPERSIZED episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton and Carl Hergenrother on Comet NEOWISE! 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 upcoming opposition of Saturn on July 20, 2020, and contact informati...

Episode 96 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO member John ONeal. John discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and how he plans and organizes his nightly observing sessions, and contact information. You can contact John at: kohamher1@yahoo.com John’s Website: http://www.ncstargazer.com/ For more information you can visit the...

Episode 95 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Greg Bragg from Celestron Greg discusses how he got interested in astronomy, his experiences in telescope sales and all of the star parties that he has attended, and contact information. You can contact Greg at: gbragg@celestron.com Celestron website: https://www.celestron.com/ Skywatcher SolarQuest https...

Episode 94 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Observer, Theo Ramakers. Theo discusses how he got interested in solar observing and some of his techniques, and contact information. You can contact Theo at: theo@ceastronomy.org Theo’s website: http://ceastronomy.org/tramakers For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astro...

Episode 93 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comet Atlas 2019 Y4... and more. Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com...

Episode 92 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2020. 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.usa@...