The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#491 - We Judge Your Observing 14.07.2025 40:17 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss multiple observing reports.

#490 - First Upgrades For Your Telescope 08.07.2025 55:56 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss upgrades that new telescope owners can consider. 

#489 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2025 30.06.2025 42:42 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#488 - Telescope Store Tours 23.06.2025 1:03:37 ↓

Chris shares he recent astronomy adventures in Toronto.

#487 - Mini Solar Scope and Recent Observations 16.06.2025 40:14 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports. 

#486 - Chiricahua Sky Village with Peter Monson 09.06.2025 1:10:06 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona. 

#485 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2025 02.06.2025 33:18 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#484 - Star Party Primer 26.05.2025 56:36 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about their experiences at star parties. 

#483 - Affordable Wide-Field with Brian Ventrudo 19.05.2025 58:42 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo back to the show to talk about affordable wide-field observing options. 

#482 - Organizing Astronomy Gear 12.05.2025 41:33 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about options to organize astronomy gear.

#481 - April Observing Sessions 05.05.2025 1:00:25 ↓

Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.

#480 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2025 28.04.2025 28:07 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#479 - Comet C2025F2 SWAN and Listener Email 21.04.2025 52:03 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails. 

#478 - Favourite Equipment by Elimination 14.04.2025 55:08 ↓

Chris and Shane each share their choices if they had to pick one telescope, three eyepieces, two accessories, and one star chart from their current collections. 

#477 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2025 07.04.2025 28:06 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#476 - Gear Talk and Listener Emails 31.03.2025 50:27 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails. 

#475 - A History of Planetary Motion with Dave Chapman 24.03.2025 1:02:31 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show. Dave shares the history of how humans began to understand planetary motion. 

#474 - Skies Over the Southern Ocean with Michael Wright 17.03.2025 1:04:48 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Michael Wright back to the show to hear about the observing he was able to do in the Southern Hemisphere.

#473 - Sirius Observing in Canis Major 10.03.2025 57:47 ↓

Chris and Shane read a listener observing report that is an excellent guide to objects in Canis Major. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#472 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2025 03.03.2025 51:45 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#471 - Naked Eye Observing 24.02.2025 1:00:41 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about some ways to observe during the winter when it’s too cold to bring optics outside. 

#470 - Gear Haul with Craig Levine 17.02.2025 1:02:43 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Craig back to the show to talk about the amazing gear he received from his brother.

#469 - Non-Astronomy Things We Do While Observing 10.02.2025 32:29 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about the things they do while astronomy that have nothing to do with astronomy.

#468 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2025 03.02.2025 38:56 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2025.

#467 - Eyepiece Updates and Contact Red Polymer Advice 27.01.2025 44:15 ↓

Chris shares his eyepiece plans for the 7” TMB refractor and the guys continue the conversation on cleaning eyepieces.