The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#293 - How to Observe Comet 2022 E3 ZTF 19.01.2023 37:50 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about how to observe what might end up being the brightest comet of the year. 

#292 - Listener Emails and Observations 16.01.2023 54:37 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails and observations. 

#291 - Observing in New Zealand 12.01.2023 31:53 ↓

Chris and Shane read a listener’s email about his experience observing in New Zealand while on vacation. 

#290 - Listener Questions and Answers 09.01.2023 47:59 ↓

Chris and Shane answer a bunch of listener questions.

#289 - Holiday Observing and Patreon Support Contest Winners 05.01.2023 22:08 ↓

Chris and Shane share their recent observing reports and announce the winners of the Patreon Support contest. 

#288 - A Night at the Lowell Observatory 02.01.2023 13:46 ↓

Chris and Shane read an email from Clint that describes his night observing at the Lowell Observatory.

#287 - Objects to Observe in January 2023 29.12.2022 30:08 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about lots of objects to observe in January 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#286 - Observing the Radcliffe Wave with Special Guest Brian Ventrudo 26.12.2022 1:03:25 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo to discuss his latest article in Sky & Telescope magazine about observing objects associated with the Radcliffe Wave. 

#285 - The 12 Eyepieces of Christmas 22.12.2022 46:45 ↓

Chris and Shane answer 12 questions related to eyepieces.

#284 - Learning the Night Sky Part 2 19.12.2022 18:01 ↓

Chris and Shane continue the from episode 277 about learning the winter sky. 

#283 - Observing the Mars Occultation 15.12.2022 27:57 ↓

Chris and Shane share their observations of the Mars occultation.

#282 - Tips For Purchasing an Astronomy Property 12.12.2022 34:02 ↓

Chris and Shane chat Chris’s learnings from buying a property to observe from. 

#281 - Logging Observations Part 2 08.12.2022 26:00 ↓

Chris and Shane read and discuss listener emails about various ways to log observations.

#280 - Logging Observations Part 1 05.12.2022 31:35 ↓

Chris and Shane read and discuss listener emails about various ways to log observations.

#279 - Objects to Observe in December 2022 01.12.2022 53:10 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in December 2022.

#278 - Mars, Jupiter, & DSO Observing Reports 28.11.2022 42:12 ↓

Chris and Shane share their recent observations of Mars, Jupiter, and some deep sky objects. 

#277 - Learning the Night Sky 24.11.2022 33:14 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss different ways to learn the location of constellations and other objects in the night sky.

#276 - Schmidt Cassegrains versus Dobsonians 21.11.2022 43:58 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the differences and similarities between Schmidt Cassegrains and dobsonian telescopes. 

#275 - Listener Observing Reports 17.11.2022 40:19 ↓

Chris and Shane read listener observing reports. 

#274 - New 85 Degree Pentax Eyepieces 14.11.2022 1:05:54 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the newly announced 85 degree Pentax eyepieces and previously released Pentax eyepieces. 

#273 - Pun Contest Conclusion 11.11.2022 29:08 ↓

Chris and Shane read the last pun submissions and announce a winner. 

#272 - ATM-ing with Special Guest Tom Otvos 07.11.2022 1:00:39 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss amateur telescope making with special guest Tom Otvos. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#271 - Observations and Puns 03.11.2022 42:17 ↓

Chris and Shane read listener observations and pun contest entries. 

#270 - Objects to Observe in November 2022 31.10.2022 31:35 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in November 2022.

#269 - Telescope Magnification and Field of View 27.10.2022 55:22 ↓

This episode focuses on optimum telescope magnifications and field of view preferences.