The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#506 - Comet A6 Lemmon & Comet R2 SWAN 20.10.2025 33:06 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss 2 naked-eye comets that are visible right now!

#504 - Bad Light and Light Pollution 13.10.2025 1:04:18 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss what can be done when a someone installs an exceptionally bright light that diminishes the night sky. 

#503 - M55, Helix Nebula and other Observations 06.10.2025 53:46 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations.

#502 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2025 29.09.2025 52:28 ↓

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

#501 - Titan Transit and Other Observations 22.09.2025 1:03:47 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss the Titan shadow transit across Saturn and some other observations. 

#500 - Feature Constellation Taurus 15.09.2025 1:02:57 ↓

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in Taurus.

#499 - Observing Features on Jupiter’s Moons & Other Observations 08.09.2025 49:28 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations and trying to observe features on the Galilean moons around Jupiter. 

#498 - Observer’s Calendar for September 2025 01.09.2025 29:22 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#497 - 78 Nights in Namibia with Alister Ling 25.08.2025 56:41 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Alister back to the show. Alister just returned from a long astronomy stint in Namibia. 

#496 - Listener Emails 18.08.2025 42:36 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#495 - Grasslands National Park Observing & Telescopes for Young People 11.08.2025 1:02:09 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park as well as buying a telescope for young people.

#494 - Mid-summer Observing Reflections with Mike O’Brien 04.08.2025 48:04 ↓

Chris and Shane welcome Mike back to the show to talk about summertime observing.

#493 - The Observer’s Calendar August 2025 28.07.2025 19:55 ↓

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

#492 - How to Get Over Your Fear of the Dark and General Astro Topics 21.07.2025 43:48 ↓

Chris and Shane discuss a bunch of Cloudynights forum topics. 

#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.