The AstroGuy Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Zane Landers is a young amateur astronomer, who is challenging the boundaries of telescope making, sidewalk astronomy and much more.  This is a fascinating interview!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a a look at the show that the bright planets are putting on in the mornings.  We learn about a minor meteor shower and explore the Constellations Leo and Leo Minor.   PLEASE leave us a review as this will help us to get new listeners. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode we take a look at an inexpensive way to get into astrophotography. The equipment used is minimal. A tripod, a DSLR Camera, a lens, a USB cable to connect to a laptop and some software, most of which is free. We explore focusing, techniques and tools to do all this as well as how to stack images and process them to produce a final result.  A 500 Rule calculator can...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we explore the wondrous show that the planets are putting on in the morning skies, as well as the famous Winter Hexagon, three constellations (Monoceros, Canis Minor and Cancer) and some of the treasures that hold and how to find them.and much more. We also discuss downloading a free planisphere from In-The-Sky.org and lots more. To download a planisphere kit for...

Send us Fan Mail  In this interview I have the joy of having a conversation with Steve Dodson as we discuss, some of the things that people starting out in the hobby can do to make a lifelong passion, even more enjoyable. Want to know what to look for in Tonight’s Sky? Get StarGazer Steve's SKY ALERTS: Hours before high-interest, widely-observable Sky Events, Steve will send out an Alert on W...

Send us Fan Mail  This month we take a look at the planets and we explore the constellations Gemini and Canis Major and some of the gems that are hidden within.   Visit the AstroGuy Podcast Group on Facebook for updates, live interviews, blogs and more!   Send your episode suggestions or questions to AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.com or send it via text or Voicemail at 973-404-0380.  Carpe Noctem! Sieze t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the first of a series that will be released over time, we take a look at the life of Charles Messier and the objects that he catalogued. A French Astronomer in the 1700's, Messier's Objects are still some of the most observed, studied and imaged objects in the night sky. You can view the content on YouTube with associated pictures and graphics here. Supp...

Send us Fan Mail There's a lot going on in  the skies this January! This month we take a look at a meteor shower, the planets and we explore the constellation Orion the Hunter and some of the gems that are hidden there. Watch our podcasts on YouTube Join Our Facebook Group Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we look at the James Webb Space Telescope, it's instruments, what it will do and where it will make it's observations from. We also explain the LaGrange Points and let you know how you can keep tabs of JWST. Where is Webb Now? Visit our Facebook Group! Watch our Podcasts on YouTube Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are here!  One of the questions I get asked most, is I want to buy a first telescope for someone, what should I do?  Well, we take a look at some apps to help you get acquainted with the sky as well as some useful websites.  We explore what inexpensive binoculars can do and discuss some entry level telescopes.   Orion Telescopes https://www.telescope.com/ SkyWatcher T...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is packed!  Find out what planets are visible, hear about a total eclipse of the Sun, 2 different space missions, Comet Leonard, the Geminid Meteor Shower and much more!   Helpful links from  the show: https://theskylive.com/ https://stellarium-web.org/ https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/index.html https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/dart Enjoy and always feel...

Send us Fan Mail Pat and I discuss lots of different facets of Amateur Astronomy in this episode.  We talk about astronomy clubs, resources and much more.  Enjoy it!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into a meteor shower, a comet, a lunar eclipse, the planets that are visible and we explore two different constellations. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the ABC's of stargazing, Library Telescopes and Comet Leonard, which could be a relatively bright naked eye comet in December. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of the AstroGuy Podcast.  In this episode, we talk about various happenings in the night sky, including a minor meteor shower that could flare up, great shows being put on by several planets and we explores some galaxies and Open Star Clusters.  The Astro Guy Podcast is hosted by Wayne Zuhl, a lifelong Amateur Astronomer.  He is not an expert, just a hobbyist like you. ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Jonathon Eggleston.   We talk about how he got into the hobby, his gear, some techniques and processes  and much more. A relative "newbie" to the hobby, Jonathon shares his experience going from a total beginner to an accomplished astrophotographer with his own YouTube Channel with lots of great tutorials about taking photos of the wonders of...

Send us Fan Mail In our very first episode, we discuss what's up in the sky this month, as well as a look at what will be in our future episodes. The Astro Guy Podcast is hosted by Wayne Zuhl, a lifelong Amateur Astronomer.  He is not an expert, just a hobbyist like you.  Carpe Noctem - Sieze the Night! Support the show