The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#541 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2026 06.07.2026 32:46 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2026.

#540 - 12 Month of Messier June Edition 29.06.2026 37:41 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss some Messier objects to observe in June.

#539 - David Nagler Answers Listener Questions 22.06.2026 1:42:53 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome David Nagler from Televue to the show to answer listener questions. 

#538 - Listener Emails 15.06.2026 59:07 ↓

Chris and Shane get caught up and read listener emails. 

#537 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2026 08.06.2026 25:39 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in June 2026.

#536 - Observing While the Moon is Up 25.05.2026 1:05:03 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about what they like to observe when the Moon is up.

#535 - 12 Months of Messier May 18.05.2026 25:08 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the well positioned Messier objects to observe in May. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#534 - Telescope Powers 11.05.2026 1:00:53 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the magnification power that they like to use when observing. 

#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2026 04.05.2026 29:41 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails 27.04.2026 51:38 ↓

Chris and Shane read some listener emails and then discuss observing galaxies in the spring. 

#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition 20.04.2026 47:41 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the best Messier objects to observe in April. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener 13.04.2026 46:19 ↓

Chris and Shane catch on recent astronomy gear, observing, and announce the David Nagler will be appearing on the podcast in June. 

#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory 06.04.2026 1:02:05 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Kevin Duchscherer to discuss his observatory build. 

#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026 30.03.2026 22:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter? 23.03.2026 1:00:15 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mike O’Brien back to the show to discuss a recent observing session and a test of a filter for visually observing reflection nebula. 

#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition 16.03.2026 48:42 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com

#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope 09.03.2026 45:45 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing. 

#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026 02.03.2026 30:45 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com

#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition 23.02.2026 39:10 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette 16.02.2026 1:02:50 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.

#521 - Listener Emails 09.02.2026 55:40 ↓

Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.

#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 2026 02.02.2026 41:14 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading 26.01.2026 53:50 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.

#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1 19.01.2026 38:21 ↓

Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#517 - Navigating the Night Sky 12.01.2026 58:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.