The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#219 - Objects to Observe in May 2022 02.05.2022 40:04 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in May 2022. 

#217 - All About Compound Telescopes 28.04.2022 57:53 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about Schmidt-cassegrains, Maksutovs, and other styles of compound telescopes.

#216 - Details About Shane’s New Refractor and Listener Emails 25.04.2022 47:41 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the Takahashi TSA-102 and read some listener emails. 

#215 - All About Refractors! 21.04.2022 54:27 ↓

Chris and Shane finally dedicate an episode that is solely about refractors. Apos, achromats, different glass quality are just some of the talking points. 

#214 - Discussing Which Eyepieces to Purchase 18.04.2022 59:36 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the 3.7mm and 4.7 Televue Ethos, Pentax XWs, Noblex/Docter, and a few others. 

#213 - What to Observe in Hydra, Crater, Cancer, Sextants, and Corvus 14.04.2022 49:50 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss what to observe in some spring constellations. 

#212 - Gear Reviews and Sirius B Finally Appears 11.04.2022 43:43 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the Berlebach Uni 28 and Takahashi 28mm Erfle. Shane shares his observation of splitting Sirius. 

#211 - Some Light Observing, New Books, and New Gear 07.04.2022 49:43 ↓

Chris and Shane have lots to talk about on this episode. Both guys have observing reports and new books/gear to talk about.

#210 - Comet Hunting With Dan Machholz 04.04.2022 53:13 ↓

Special guest Don Machholz joins Chris and Shane to discuss comet hunting using visual techniques. 

#209 - Objects to Observe in April 2022 31.03.2022 33:04 ↓

Chris and Shane take about interesting things to observe in April 2022. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#208 - The Skies Have Cleared! 28.03.2022 48:28 ↓

The weather has finally improved and Shane was able to get out multiple times to observe.

#207 - Cleaning Optics 24.03.2022 39:48 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss how they clean optics.

#206 - Some Solar Observing and New Books Are On the Way 21.03.2022 48:07 ↓

Shane talks about an h-alpha solar observing session and Chris talks about some books he recently ordered.

#205 - More Listener Emails 17.03.2022 42:06 ↓

Chris and Shane continue to enjoy listener emails while waiting for clear skies.

#204 - Special Guest Don Machholz Discusses the Messier Marathon 14.03.2022 47:47 ↓

Chris and Shane have an excellent about the Messier Marathon with Don Machholz. You can find more content from Don by listening to his weekly podcast called Looking Up With Don or by visiting his website www.donmachholz.com

#203 - A Discussion About Fr. Lucien Kemble 10.03.2022 54:32 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about well known amateur astronomer, Fr. Lucien Kemble. 

#202 - Living Vicariously Through Listener Emails 07.03.2022 47:52 ↓

Bad astronomy weather continues for Chris and Shane - thank goodness for listener observing reports!

#201 - Objects to Observe in March 2022 03.03.2022 35:18 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about objects to observe in March 2022. 

#200 - Sketching, Imaging, and a Few Other Topics with Mary McIntyre 28.02.2022 1:00:38 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about lots of astronomy topics with special guest Mary McIntyre. Check out Mary’s YouTube https://youtube.com/user/Spiceyspiney

#199 - Interesting Observing Projects 24.02.2022 50:01 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about some interesting listener observing projects which includes some citizen science with a Unistellar eQuinox. 

#198 - More Listener Emails 21.02.2022 47:40 ↓

Chris and Shane still have not been able to observe, so this episode features lots of listener emails. 

#197 - What We Want to See in the Winter Sky Before it’s Gone 17.02.2022 39:17 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about what they want to observe in the winter sky before it’s lost until next winter. 

#196 - Lots of Observing Reports 14.02.2022 56:11 ↓

Shane was able to observe a couple of times and the guys read a bunch of listener observing reports. 

#195 - The Winter Blues Continue 10.02.2022 49:40 ↓

Poor observing conditions continue so Chris and Shane discuss more listener emails. 

#194 - Sketching and Visual Astronomy With Mike Rector 07.02.2022 1:01:14 ↓

Chris and Shane talk with special guest, Mike Rector, about sketching and observing. Be sure to check out Mike’s YouTube channel called Adirondack Astronomy.