The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#341 - The Astronomer’s Workbench with Jerry Oltion Part 1 13.07.2023 49:37 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Jerry Oltion to the show to talk about observing, telescope building and writing. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Be sure to check out Jerry’s website www.jerryoltion.com

#340 - A Short Episode on the Planets with Daniel T Andreason 10.07.2023 33:22 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Daniel T Andreason to talk about planets.

#339 - A Short Episode on Asteroids, Meteoroids, and Comets with Daniel T Andreason 06.07.2023 18:41 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Daniel T Andreason to talk about solar system objects.

#338 - A Short Episode on Galaxies with Daniel T Andreason 03.07.2023 24:30 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Daniel T Andreason to the show to talk about galaxies.

#342 - Objects to Observe in July 2023 29.06.2023 35:22 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2023. Please note this episode number is out of sequence. Episodes 338 - 341 will be released in the upcoming weeks. 

#337 - Nebulae With Daniel Andreason 26.06.2023 22:07 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the classes of nebulae with special guest Daniel Andreason. 

#336 - An Introduction to Stars with Daniel T Andreason 22.06.2023 28:13 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Daniel Andreason to podcast to begin a series of short episodes. 

#335 - An Eyepiece Set for Under $200 19.06.2023 45:22 ↓

Chris and Shane provide some options to build a set of eyepieces for under $200 that will give quality views. 

#334 - Solar Observing 15.06.2023 54:29 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about what you need to safely observe our Sun. 

#333 - Carbon Stars with Luca Vanzella 12.06.2023 58:19 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Luca Vanzella to discuss carbon stars. You can find the Carbon Star Hunter list at www.vanzella.com

#332 - Listener Emails 08.06.2023 32:40 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about the Moon burger mystery, h-alpha solar observing magnifications and others. 

#331 - Ultra-Fast Telescope Maker and Visual Observer Mel Bartels 05.06.2023 1:02:59 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Mel Bartels to the show to talk about observing and making ultra-fast reflectors.

#330 - Objects to Observe in June 2023 01.06.2023 25:29 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in June 2023.

#329 - A Solar Eclipse Expedition With Clark Muir 29.05.2023 54:52 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Clark Muir back to the show to discuss his recent trek to Australia where he viewed a total solar eclipse. 

#328 - How to Use a Star Atlas 25.05.2023 18:49 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about how they use star atlases. 

#327 - Carbon Stars, Splitting Sirius B, a Wooden Pier, and Sun Spots 22.05.2023 18:54 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails. 

#326 - Spring Stars You Should Know with Dave Chapman 18.05.2023 50:03 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show to talk about some interesting spring stars.

#325 - Smashing Telescopes and Astronomical Adventures with Eric Klaszus 15.05.2023 59:24 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about telescope tragedies and some incredible observing journeys. 

#323 - Observing and Sketching with Berta Beltran 11.05.2023 53:56 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Berta Beltran to talk about observing and sketching. 

#322 - A Beginners Guide to Binoculars to Astronomy 08.05.2023 47:27 ↓

Chris and Shane give an overview of using binoculars for astronomy. 

#324 - Objects to Observe in May 2023 04.05.2023 35:12 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2023. 

#321 - 3D Printing Binoculars with Analog Sky’s Robert Asumendi 01.05.2023 55:12 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about Robert Asumendi’s amazing project to create designs, instructions, and sourcing details for anyone in the world to create their own 3D printed binoculars/binoscope!

#320 - Observing Reports From Chris and Shane 27.04.2023 46:08 ↓

Chris and Shane share their observing reports. 

#319 - Large Aperture Telescope Observing and Sketching with Howard Banich 24.04.2023 57:06 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Howard Banich to discuss large aperture observing and sketching. 

#318 - Telescope Shopping in Japan With Justin Lee 20.04.2023 53:09 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Justin Lee to talk about his experience shopping for telescopes in Japan.