The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#317 - Listener Emails 17.04.2023 29:30 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails. 

#316 - The Life of an Astronomy Gear Junkie with Craig Levine 13.04.2023 56:36 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Craig Levine to talk about gear!

#314 - M51 With Alister Ling 10.04.2023 58:14 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling to discuss various aspects of M51. 

#313 - Spring Observing Plans 06.04.2023 27:36 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss their spring observing plans. 

#312 - Listener Emails and Observations 03.04.2023 25:10 ↓

Chris and Shane respond to and discuss the latest batch of listener emails. 

#315 - Objects to Observe in April 2023 30.03.2023 37:38 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects and events to observe in April 2023. 

#311 - Beginner Astronomy Books 27.03.2023 55:42 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Jim to the show to discuss beginner astronomy books. 

#310 - Winter Wide Field Wonders 23.03.2023 36:35 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about a portion of the Wide Field Wonders list that Chris curated for the RASC Observer’s Handbook.

#309 - Chris Seeks Listener Advice For His Next Telescope Purchase 20.03.2023 23:51 ↓

Chris is contemplating which telescope he should get for his observatory and he wants your help!

#308 - Northern Stars You Should Know With Dave Chapman 16.03.2023 56:15 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to continue his series on Stars You Should Know. This episode focuses on northern circumpolar stars. 

#307 - Listener Emails 13.03.2023 44:09 ↓

Chris and Shane get back to reading some listener emails.

#306 - Observing Lists with Alister Ling 09.03.2023 59:51 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Alister Ling to discuss observing lists.

#305 - The Winter Star Party with Mark Radice 06.03.2023 59:04 ↓

Mark Radice joins Chris and Shane to talk about his experiences at The Winter Star Party. Check out Mark’s YouTube channel called Refreshing Views.

#304 - Objects to Observe in March 2023 01.03.2023 30:49 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in March 2023. Show notes can be found at www.actualastronomy.com

#303 - History of 100mm Takahashi Refractors 27.02.2023 38:29 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the different 100mm class refractors made by Takahashi over the years. 

#302 - Nexus Pro Digital Setting Circles 23.02.2023 56:00 ↓

Shane talks about his experience with the Nexus Pro digital setting circles installed on a Stellarvue M2C mount. 

#301 - Listener Emails and “Green” Comet Observations 20.02.2023 49:33 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails. 

#300 Part 2 - Live Recording Hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre 16.02.2023 1:00:00 ↓

Chris and Shane did a live recording during the monthly Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre monthly meeting. Check out www.actualastronomy.com  for show reference documentation. 

#300 Part 1 - Live Recording Hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre 13.02.2023 37:40 ↓

Chris and Shane did a live recording during the monthly Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre monthly meeting. Check out www.actualastronomy.com  for show reference documentation. 

#299 - Light Pollution with special guest Rick Huziak 09.02.2023 57:18 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Rick Huziak to talk about light pollution and what amateur astronomers can do to preserve our night skies. 

#298 - Night Vision Astronomy with special guest Dale Eason 06.02.2023 1:00:23 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Dale Eason to discuss using night vision equipment for astronomy.

#297 - Objects to Observe in February 2023 02.02.2023 45:32 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in February 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#296 - Higher Capacity Mounts for Visual Observing 30.01.2023 1:02:53 ↓

Chris and Shane are both considering new mounts that provide greater capacity for larger telescopes.

#295 - Reflections of a Newtonian Observer with special guest Mike O’Brien 26.01.2023 55:23 ↓

Long time observing friend, Mike O’Brien, joins Chris and Shane to talk about reflectors.

#294 - Stars You Should Know With Dave Chapman 23.01.2023 59:24 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the podcast to talk about stars everyone should know. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com