The AstroGuy Podcast

July is here, and the summer Milky Way is taking over the evening sky. In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we look at what’s up in the July 2026 skies, including the planets, a beautiful lunar feature near Mare Serenitatis, and a summer Milky Way observing tour that starts in Sagittarius and works its way toward Vulpecula. This month also marks a new chapter for AstroGuy. The official schedul...

June nights may be short, but there is still plenty worth seeing. In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we explore one of the Moon’s most recognizable dark features, Mare Crisium, the Sea of Crises, before heading into the deep sky for “A Little Bit of Everything” — a mix of double stars, galaxies, planetary nebulae, and open clusters that are well placed for June evenings. We’ll discuss how to...

What’s Up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 1 June 2026 brings a beautiful mix of skywatchinghighlights and space news. In this episode, we’ll look at Mercury’s best eveningopportunity of the month, the beautiful Venus-Jupiter conjunction on June 9,the Moon joining the evening planets around June 17, and the June solsticemarking the start of astronomical summer. We’ll also talk about how the Moon phase...

Send us Fan Mail May 2026 is an exciting time for astronomy, both in the sky above us and in space beyond Earth. In this episode, we take a look at the planets visible this month and recap the successful Artemis II mission, which has just returned astronauts from a journey around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. We’ll walk through what you can expect to see in the evening and morning...

Send us Fan Mail April 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for astronomy. In this episode, we explore two comets that may be visible this month, the return of the Lyrid meteor shower, the start of galaxy season, and a possible Artemis II launch that could send astronauts back around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. We’ll also take a full planetary tour of the April sky, visit o...

Send us Fan Mail You don’t need a giant observatory telescope to explore the universe. In this episode, we take a journey outward through space to discover 10 amazing things you can see with a small telescope or even 50mm binoculars. Starting at the rugged surface of the Moon and traveling farther from Earth with each stop, we’ll visit giant planets, colorful double stars, glowing nebulae, dense s...

Send us Fan Mail March is here, bringing the first signs of spring and longer daylight hours, but the night sky is still delivering excellent observing before we lose those long winter evenings.  We'll discuss this year’s only total lunar eclipse, and a beautiful conjunction between Venus and Saturn.  Then we cover important developments with Artemis II, along with the latest about the Starli...

Send us Fan Mail For the first time since 1972, humans are leaving Earth orbit and heading back to the Moon. Artemis II isn’t about landing. It’s about proving we’re ready to go back to deep space.   In this episode, Wayne breaks down:  • What Artemis II is really designed to test  • Why this mission is fundamentally different from Apollo  • The international partnerships shaping the Artemis progr...

Send us Fan Mail February 2026 delivers cold nights—and spectacular skies. In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast, Wayne walks you through everything to watch for in the night sky this month.  We take an in-depth look at NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight toward the Moon since 1972, including mission objectives, the historic crew, and how you can follow the launch live with our co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast, I walk you through my current PixInsight workflow, the exact process I’m using right now to turn raw astrophotography data into a finished deep-sky image.  This is not a beginner’s overview or a list of tools. Instead, I explain why I use each step, how the processes fit together, and what I look for as the image evolves. Whether you’re ref...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast, Wayne explores the best things to see in the sky in January of 2026, from brilliant planets to iconic deep-sky objects in Orion the Hunter.  January offers some of the best stargazing of the year, with long winter nights and clear, steady skies. Learn when and where to observe Jupiter at opposition, how to spot Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast , Wayne walks you through everything unfolding in the December 2025 night sky, one of the best observing months of the year thanks to long, dark winter nights and crisp, steady air. We start with a full planetary roundup, including Jupiter’s stunning December performance, Saturn’s nearly edge-on rings, and a look at Mercury’s early-morning a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast , Wayne sits down with planetary imager Greg Shanos , one of the most dedicated and skilled amateur astronomers working today. Greg recently completed an extraordinary observing project: imaging 15 out of 16 Titan transits across Saturn during this year’s rare transit season. These events only occur during brief windows every 15 years, makin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast, Wayne explores what’s happening in the night sky this November. The evening skies are filled with bright planets — Jupiter shines brilliantly all month, Saturn’s rings appear nearly edge-on, and Uranus reaches opposition on November 21st, making this the best time of the year to view the distant ice giant. Neptune remains faint in Pisces, w...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve reached 1,000 subscribers! In this special episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, I’m sharing the story behind one of my first deep-sky photos — the North America and Pelican Nebulae — and announcing an exclusive giveaway for viewers. You could win a signed, one-of-a-kind metal print of this image! Join me as we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to what’s next for the channe...

Send us Fan Mail What’s Up in the October 2025 Skies October is one of the best months of the year for stargazing! In this episode we explore everything happening in the skies this month: Mercury, Mars, and the Moon make for some beautiful conjunctions in the evening sky. Venus still dominates the mornings, while Jupiter and Saturn put on steady shows all night.  October brings the chance to spot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I recount how I rediscovered the pure joy of visual observing . For years, I’ve been focused on capturing images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, but one night with just a pair of 7x50 binoculars reminded me why I fell in love with the night sky in the first place. From spotting several of my favorite deep sky objects, to catching Saturn and Neptune in the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast , we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout September 2025 . We’re also celebrating our 100th episode!  Whether you’re just starting out in astronomy or you’re a seasoned observer, this episode has something for you! Here’s what we explore: Planetary Roundup — Two planets reach opposition this month! Find out when an...

Send us Fan Mail In this installment of the Great Astronomers Series, we dive into the life and legacy of Henrietta Swan Leavitt , one of astronomy’s most quietly revolutionary figures. From painstakingly measuring the brightness of stars on photographic plates to uncovering the relationship that would become the foundation for modern cosmology, Leavitt’s work changed our understanding of the univ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout August 2025. So, if you're new to astronomy or you’re a seasoned amateur, this episode is for you!  Here's what we explore:  Planetary Rundown — When and where to see the planets this month. Lunar Feature of the Month: Schröter’s Valley — Learn about this dramatic...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode, we’re going to learn about a great new observatory, who it’s named for and learn about what’s behind this incredible instrument and take a look at its science mission.  We’ll also take a look at the first images that they’ve released which are just amazing! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a look at what’s happening in the July 2025 skies.  There’s a lot happening!  Several bright planets are putting on a good show, there’s a decent meteor shower that will be visible, we’ll explore a trio of craters on the moon, learn about several Summer showstopping objects and much...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast!, in this episode we’re focusing on one of the most essential topics in astrophotography—total integration time. Have you ever asked yourself why experienced astrophotographers spend hours—or even nights—on a single target? Well, we’ll break down exactly what integration time is, why it plays a vital role in your deep sky images, and how you can max...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the top astronomical events in June 2025, including planetary alignments, lunar features, space exploration updates, and deep sky objects you won’t want to miss. Whether you're using a telescope, binoculars, or just your eyes, there's plenty to see in the...

Send us Fan Mail  I've been getting over a bad head cold and I wasn't able to get the episode that I had planned to publish recorded. So, in this brief episode, we get a sneak peak into what's coming up in future episodes. Enjoy!  Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.faceb...