The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Episodes
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails.
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.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails.
Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show. Dave shares the history of how humans began to understand planetary motion.
Chris and Shane welcome Michael Wright back to the show to hear about the observing he was able to do in the Southern Hemisphere.
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
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane talk about some ways to observe during the winter when it’s too cold to bring optics outside.
Chris and Shane welcome Craig back to the show to talk about the amazing gear he received from his brother.
Chris and Shane talk about the things they do while astronomy that have nothing to do with astronomy.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2025.
Chris shares his eyepiece plans for the 7” TMB refractor and the guys continue the conversation on cleaning eyepieces.
Chris and Shane share listener emails.
Chris shares his first light report with the 7” TMB refractor. Shane joined Chris for second light with the 7” and the guys talk about the views.
Chris and Shane talk about some of the non-observing astronomy things they do when they can’t observe.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane welcome welcome Alister Ling back to the show to talk about atmospheric dispersion correctors (ADC).
Chris and Shane share some obstacles that stop them from observing and what they do to mitigate.
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