The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#416 - Listener Emails 15.04.2024 30:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#413 - The Gegenschein and an Oz Star Party Report 11.04.2024 51:19 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.

#415 - Picking the Right Beer for the April 8th Solar Eclipse 08.04.2024 33:51 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.

#412 - Light Pollution with Bill McGeeney 04.04.2024 1:00:54 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Bill McGeeney to talk about light pollution. Bill hosts a podcast called Light Pollution News, check it out if you would like to learn more about light pollution.

#414 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2024 01.04.2024 44:39 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in April 2024. Two highlights this month is the total solar eclipse and a bright comet called 12P/Pons-Brooks.

#411 - Double Stars and Some Observations 28.03.2024 34:11 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury. 

#410 - The Planetary Nebula of H.D. Curtis 25.03.2024 29:19 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the an interesting planetary nebula project that Chris will be working on.

#409 - The Winter Star Party with Mark Radice 21.03.2024 1:03:40 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about his time at the Winter Star Party in Florida.

#408 - Listener Telescopes and Eyepieces 18.03.2024 34:25 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about telescopes and eyepieces. 

#407 - Deep Sky Eye Observatory with Tim Doucette 14.03.2024 56:15 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Tim Doucette to about an observatory near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia that takes reservations from the public. Check out his website www.deepskyeye.com

#406 - Getting Through Winter 11.03.2024 47:05 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the astronomy things they do get through winter and they discuss a few listener emails.

#405 - Large Telescopes and Planetary Imaging With Damien K 07.03.2024 1:11:33 ↓

Chris welcomes Damien K to the show to talk about big aperture and planetary imaging.

#404 - Observer’s Calendar for March 2024 04.03.2024 32:45 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in March 2024. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#403 - Amateur Telescope Making with Tom Otvos 01.03.2024 1:04:45 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Tom Otvos back to the show to talk about making your own telescope. 

#402 - Aurora Hunting with Vincent Ledvina 26.02.2024 59:24 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Vincent Ledvina to talk about all things related to the aurora. 

#401 - Borg 90FL, Practice Sketching, and Listener Emails 22.02.2024 53:34 ↓

Shane shares his first night out with the Borg 90FL, Chris talks about his approach to practicing his skating indoors, and they discuss a few listener emails.

#400 - Listener Emails 19.02.2024 47:04 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#399 - Astronomy Books With Chris Wilcox 15.02.2024 1:09:09 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Chris Wilcox to the show to talk about astronomy books. Chris owns a small book store in the US and has some great recommendations. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#398 - Making Your Own Eyepieces and Other Listener Email 12.02.2024 36:10 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails with one that is centered on making your own eyepieces. 

#397 - Getting Started in Astronomy with Special Guest Alejandro E. Hernandez Padilla 08.02.2024 58:51 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Alejandro E. Hernandez Padilla to the show to discuss how he recently entered the hobby of amateur astronomy. 

#396 - Solar Eclipse Dreams 05.02.2024 29:17 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss how to prepare for the 2024 Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

#394 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2024 01.02.2024 45:13 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in February 2024.

#395 - An Asteroid, Comet Images, and Observations 29.01.2024 42:23 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#393 - Astronomy Outreach and Advice for Chris 25.01.2024 34:48 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails. 

#392 - What We Do When it’s Too Cold Outside 22.01.2024 41:47 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about what they do when it gets too cold to observe.