Observers Notebook

Episode 66 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Gary Tomlinson from the Astronomical League and the coordinator of National Astronomy Day. Gary gives us a brief history of National Astronomy Day, how you can also set up your own event, and the Astronomy Day award, with contact information. You can contact Gary at: gtomlins@sbcglobal.net The Astronomica...

Episode 65 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with David and Valorie Whalen, of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy and recent recipients of the Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award. You can find out about Charlie Elliott Astronomy at: http://www.ceastronomy.org/ You can find out about Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award at: https://www.astroleague.org/observing.html F...

Episode 64 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 we talk about the recently observed meteor impact during the Total Lunar Eclipse on January 20, 2019. We also discuss what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the secti...

Episode 63 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Steve Siedentop, ALPO member and Producer of the Observers Notebook podcast. We chat about his life, career, observing equipment and some of his life experiences, PLUS he answers the 10 questions! You can contact Steve at: sdsiedentop@gmail.com Charlie Elliott Astronomy http://www.ceastronomy.org/ For mor...

Episode 71 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood. Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the Smithsonian Institution, Johnson Space Center, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, AZ. Chuck is also the author of The Modern Moon: A Personal V...

Episode 62 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury 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 Frank at: FrankJ12@aol.com ALPO Mercury...

Episode 61 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. We chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu. Carl gives us an update on newly discovered Comet Iwamoto and an update on Comets Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto and 46P/Wirtanen. We also chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx...

Episode 60 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 January 20-21 2019. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu Detailed information on the January 20-21 2019 Total Lunar E...

Episode 59 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantid meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4, 2019. 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 58 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). You can contact Don at: donm353259@aol.com Don’s Comet website: http://donmachholz.com/ For the current location of Comet 2018 V1: https://theskylive.com/c2018v1-info F...

Episode 57 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 evening of December 14, 2018. 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 56 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update the the NASA nission he has been working on since 2004, the OSIRIS-Rex mission the minor planet Bennu. Link to OSIRIS-REx site https://www.asteroidmission.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-as...

Episode 55 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, John O Neal, Solar Observer with the ALPO and expert of the Parker Solar Probe. In this edition of the podcast, Tim talks to John about his beginnings in astronomy and also what is happening and will happen in regard to the Parker Solar Probe.. Parker Solar Probe Website http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/ Download John ONeal’s presenta...

Episode 54 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 bright comet 46/P Wirtanean. You can find detailed information in the links below. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org The latest from the ALPO Comets Section: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ Links...

Episode 53 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Mars Geologist, Caitlin Ahrens who is a graduate of West Virginia University with bachelor of science degrees in Geology and Physics with an emphasis in Astrophysics. Caitlin entered the graduate program in Space and Planetary Science at the University of Arkansas in Fall 2015. During our discussion we delve into various subj...

Episode 52 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California. This presentation was by Educational Consultant and Amateur Astronomer Rachel Freed. The VERY interesting topic was The Astronomy Research Seminar: The Wide-Ranging Impact on Student Education and Careers. You can contact Rachel at: Rfreed2010@gmail.com You can download her p...

Episode 51 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Pamela Shivak, ALPO Solar Section Coordinator and the Founder of International SUNday. You can find out about International SUNday at: www.facebook.com/group/IntlSUNday 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/Observe...

Episode 50 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California. ALPO member Brian Cudnik gives us an interesting discussion about the Prairie View Observatory and the coming Pro-Am-Ed Experience. You can contact Brian at: cudnik@sbcglobal.net You can download his paper here: http://cometman.net/alpo/SASCudnik.pdf Prairie View Observatory...

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...