The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#243 - Accessories for Astronomy 28.07.2022 26:17 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss some of their favourite astronomical accessories.

#242 - Observing in the Toy Box Constellations 25.07.2022 17:17 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about observing in Vulpecula, Sagitta, Delphinus, and Equuleus. 

#241 - Catching Up 21.07.2022 22:08 ↓

Chris and Shane get caught up. A new telescope, eyepiece, and adapters are discussed. 

#240 - Observing the Sun 18.07.2022 22:21 ↓

Chris and Shane provide everything you need to begin observing the Sun. 

#239 - Observing Dark Nebula: A Beginner’s Guide 14.07.2022 19:09 ↓

Chris and Shane list some excellent dark nebula to observe this summer. Show notes for this episode are found at www.actualastronomy.com

#238 - Surfing the Summer Star Clouds 11.07.2022 12:15 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss summer star clouds that are great targets to add to your observing list. Show notes for this episode are found at www.actualastronomy.com

#237 - Binocular Tour of the Summer Milky Way 07.07.2022 15:45 ↓

Chris and Shane provide some objects to observe in the summer Milky Way. Show notes for this episode can be found at www.actualastronomy.com

#236 - Introduction of ‘Summer Shorts’ Episodes 04.07.2022 18:20 ↓

Chris and Shane are trying something new for summer…shorter episodes focused on summer observing!

#235 - Objects to Observe in July 2022 30.06.2022 37:10 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss lots of great things to observe in July 2022. Show notes for the episode can be found at www.actualastronomy.com

#234 - Conversation With Special Guest Brian Ventrudo 27.06.2022 53:04 ↓

Chris and Shane have a great conversation with Brian Ventrudo who contributes to Sky & Telescope and Sky News magazines. Check out Brian’s website www.cosmicpursuits.com 

#233 - Scorpius Deep Dive 23.06.2022 45:17 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting deep sky objects to observe in Scorpius. Show notes can be found at www.actualastronomy.com

#232 - Interesting Email Exchanges 20.06.2022 51:18 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss some interesting email exchanges with listeners. 

#231 - SQM Updates and Other Odds and Ends 16.06.2022 55:42 ↓

Listeners provide input for using SQMs…and many other topics are discussed. 

#230 - Double Stars with Blake Nancarrow 13.06.2022 59:22 ↓

Blake Nancarrow, RASC Observing Committee Chair, joins Chris and Shane to discuss double stars and a few other things. Blake created the RASC Double Star observing program, details can be found at https://www.rasc.ca/double-stars . Check out Blake’s blog at http://blog.lumpydarkness.com

#229 - Another Listener Email Episode 09.06.2022 49:41 ↓

Chris and Shane read and discuss listener emails. 

#228 - Comet Catcher Updates and Observing Reports 06.06.2022 46:14 ↓

Chris was able to observe with his Comet Catcher and Shane observed with his newly acquired Borg 25mm achromat. Both guys share their observing reports. 

#227 -Observation Reports From Grasslands National Park 02.06.2022 51:25 ↓

Chris and Shane were in Grasslands National Park and share their observing reports. 

#226 - Objects to Observe In June 2022 30.05.2022 38:57 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in June 2022. A list of everything discussed can be found at www.actualastronomy.com

#225 - Beginner’s Advice 26.05.2022 59:22 ↓

Now that Covid restrictions have lifted in many different countries, Chris and Shane revisit some advice for people new to the hobby. 

#224 - Lunar Eclipse Observations 23.05.2022 53:42 ↓

Chris and Shane share the pie Lunar Eclipse observation reports. Chris gives an update on his recently acquired Celstron Comet Catcher. 

#223 - All About Binoculars 19.05.2022 55:14 ↓

Chris and Shane dedicate this episode to binoculars!

#222 - Chris Purchased a Vintage Telescope! 16.05.2022 51:28 ↓

Chris talks about his newest telescope, a Celestron Comet Hunter!

#221 - All About Reflectors 12.05.2022 49:15 ↓

Chris and Shane continue the focused discussion on different telescope designs. This episode is all about reflectors!

#220 - A Couple of Short Observing Reports & A Bunch of Listener Emails 09.05.2022 57:41 ↓

Chris and Shane both have observing reports to share and a bunch of listeners emails to read. 

#218 - New Telescope First Light 05.05.2022 46:26 ↓

Shane received his Takahashi TSA-102 and was able to get it out for first light. Chris shares his observation report of some spring planets.