Observers Notebook

Episode 49 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower peaking the evenings of August 11/14. 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@co...

Episode 48 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for July 27, 2018. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu Detailed information on the July 27, 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse: ht...

Episode 47 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable about what’s new with this year Mars apparition. Roger gives us an update to what we are seeing in the current 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact informa...

Episode 46 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob Stephens, past Treasurer of the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference in Big Bear California. Bob and I discuss the past 50 years of RTMC and what the future looks like for this wonderful conference. You can contact Bob at: historian@rivastro.org For more information on the RTMC you can visit: http://...

Episode 45 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the Comet Summer. Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! And his contact information. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org You can get more information on the Comets of 2018 here: http://cometchasing.skyh...

Episode 44 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast we speak with newly appointed coordinator of the Lunar Dome Section, Jim Phillips. Jim gives us a brief history of the Lunar Dome 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 Jim at: thefamily90@gmail.com Lunar...

Episode 43 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to astrophotographer Damian Peach. Damian shares his insights into what it takes to make his amazing astrophotos. You can contact Damian at: dpeach_78@yahoo.co.uk Damian’s website: http://www.damianpeach.com/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO h...

Episode 42 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don shares his insights into what it takes to visually discover a comet and also a little bit about the various comet discoveries that he has made. You can contact Don at: donm353259@aol.com Don’s Comet website: http://donmachholz.com/ For more information you can visit the ALP...

Episode 41 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Sanjay Limaye, Board member of the ALPO, and Assistant Coordinator & Scientific Advisor of the ALPO Jupiter Section. Sanjay and I talk about Professional and Amateur astronomer collaboration over the years, what experiences he has had and what he hopes for in the future. We also got off-topic, but into an int...

Episode 40 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Robert K. Buchheim, the coordinator of the upcoming joint conference between the ALPO and the SAS in June 2018, in Ontario California. You can contact Bob at: Bob@RKBuchheim.org Conference website: http://www.socastrosci.org/Symposium.html Registration form: https://socastrosci.z2systems.com/np/clients/socast...

Episode 39 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses gives a presentation on his observations during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2017. This was recorded live at the GRAM conference in Athens Georgia October 2017. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu Mike’s presenta...

Episode 38 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Minor Planet Observer Brian D. Warner Brian share his insights into what it takes to make scientifically useful observations of Minor Planets. You can contact Brian at: brian@MinorPlanetObserver.com Center for Solar System Studies (CS3): http://www.planetarysciences.org/ Minor Planet Info http://minorplanet.i...

Episode 37 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill on the subject of Lunar/Planetary and Solar astrophotography. Rik and I talk about the differences in various types of astrophotography, the equipment and helpful tips to those wanting to get started in this exciting aspect of astronomy and contact information. You can...

Episode 36 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Wayne Bailey the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section. Wayne will discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 31, 2018, and Waynes’s contact information. You can contact Wayne at: wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org You can send your observations and photos of the eclipse to Mike Reynolds at: M....

Episode 35 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Richard Schmude and we talk about what he has planned during his tenure as the Executive Director. You can contact Richard at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.ast...

Episode 34 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable. Roger gives us an update to what we can expect in the upcoming 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information. You can contact Roger at: rjvmd@hughes.ne...

Episode 33 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! It looks like it is going to be a nice year for comet observing. Carl also discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs availab...

Episode 32 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the morning of December 14, 2017. 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...

Episode 31 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik. Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact 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 Brian at: cu...

Episode 30 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote 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 Richard at: Schmude@g...

Episode 29 August 16, 1938 - July 26, 2018 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to John Westfall. John joined the Geography Department in 1968; In 2005 appointed Professor Emeritus from SF State University. With the ALPO has held the positions of Lunar Recorder, Associate Director, Editor and Director. John is currently the coordinator of the Mercury and Venu...

Episode 28 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 morning of October 22 2017. 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@...

Episode 27 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Jim Melka. Jim 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 various observing programs available, and contact information. Plus additional information on the 2017 ALPO convention in Athen Ge...

Episode 26 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’s happening on Saturn right now during it 2017 Apparition and also what observations could be in conjunction with the Cassini Mission ending, and contact information. You can contact Julius...

Show Notes 25 Episode 25 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson gives his State of the Podcast- Podcast. Tim discusses where the podcat has come and where it is going, along the way thanking those who have helped out along the way. Tim also discusses the power of the internet with his recent visit The Edge podcast on the Trek FM network. You can contact Tim at: comet...