The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#366 - A Book Review and the Observer’s Calendar 16.10.2023 41:56 ↓

Chris and Shane read a book review from Dave Chapman and talk about the RASC Observer’s Calendar.

#365 - Annular Eclipse October 14, 2023 12.10.2023 39:11 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about observing the upcoming annular eclipse on October 14, 2023. 

#364 - Fall Stars You Should Know with Dave Chapman 09.10.2023 45:44 ↓

Dave Chapman returns to the podcast to continue the Stars You Should Knkw series. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#362 - Oddball Accessories 05.10.2023 43:51 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss accessories that they use but are not talked about very often. 

#363 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2023 02.10.2023 48:46 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#361 - More Refreshing Views With Mark Radice 28.09.2023 1:01:59 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about about live image stacking. 

#360 - Observing Last Night 25.09.2023 37:51 ↓

Chris talks about the observing that he recently logged. 

#359 - Listener Emails 21.09.2023 27:48 ↓

Chris and Shane read discuss listener emails about observing and gear. 

#358 - Capricornus Deep Dive 18.09.2023 36:09 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the history of Capricornus and things to observe in this constellation. 

#357 - An Observing Guide to Jupiter and Saturn 14.09.2023 37:54 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about observing Jupiter and Saturn this fall.

#356 - Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars and a Comet Nishimura Observation 11.09.2023 57:51 ↓

Chris purchases some new binos and observes a comet. 

#355 - A Tribute to Double Star Observer and Our Friend Blake Nancarrow 04.09.2023 24:27 ↓

Chris and Shane pay tribute to Blake Nancarrow. 

#354 - Observer’s Calendar For September 2023 31.08.2023 33:17 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastrinomy.com

#353 Attending the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party and Other Observations 28.08.2023 34:52 ↓

Chris shares his experience the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party. 

#352 - Shane’s Grasslands National Park Observing Report & Chris’s Observatory Update 24.08.2023 42:49 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park and Chris gives an update on his observatory building project. 

#351 - Our Summer Ketchup Epsiode 17.08.2023 26:19 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the astronomical things they have been doing this summer. 

#350 - Owning More Than One Telescope With Alister Ling 15.08.2023 1:04:02 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling back to the show to discuss why some astronomers own more than one telescope. 

#349 - All About Binoviewers 10.08.2023 48:31 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the aspects of binoviewing. 

#348 - Dave Chapman’s Star You Should Know for Summer 07.08.2023 1:07:01 ↓

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

#346 - Telescope Focal Lengths and Ratios 03.08.2023 42:06 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the merit of ‘slow’ and ‘fast’ telescopes. 

#347 - Objects to observe in August 2023 31.07.2023 38:45 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects to observe in August 2023.

#345 - Stefan Zietara on Patrick Moore 27.07.2023 1:03:09 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Stefan Zietara to the show. Stefan shares some stories of his friendship with Patrick Moore. 

#344 - Blake’s Beginners Tips #2 Other Stellar Designations with Blake Nancarrow 24.07.2023 19:01 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Blake to talk about stellar designations.

#343 - Blake’s Beginners Tips #1 It’s all Greek to me with Blake Nancarrow 20.07.2023 24:02 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Blake Nancarrow back to the show. This time Blake will explain why it’s nice to learn the Greek alphabet to help with your observing.

#341 - The Astronomer’s Workbench with Jerry Oltion Part 2 17.07.2023 33:00 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Jerry Oltion to the show to talk about observing, telescope building and writing. This is part 2 of 2 episodes. Be sure to check out Jerry’s website www.jerryoltion.com