The Actual Astronomy Podcast

The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.

Episodes

April 25, 2024 19 mins

Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.

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Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.

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Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.

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April 15, 2024 30 mins

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

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Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.

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Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.

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Chris and Shane welcome Bill McGeeney to talk about light pollution. Bill hosts a podcast called Light Pollution News, check it out if you would like to learn more about light pollution.

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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in April 2024. Two highlights this month is the total solar eclipse and a bright comet called 12P/Pons-Brooks.

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Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury. 

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Chris and Shane talk about the an interesting planetary nebula project that Chris will be working on.

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Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about his time at the Winter Star Party in Florida.

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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about telescopes and eyepieces. 

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Chris and Shane welcome Tim Doucette to about an observatory near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia that takes reservations from the public. Check out his website www.deepskyeye.com

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March 11, 2024 47 mins

Chris and Shane talk about the astronomy things they do get through winter and they discuss a few listener emails.

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Chris welcomes Damien K to the show to talk about big aperture and planetary imaging.

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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in March 2024. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

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Chris and Shane welcome Tom Otvos back to the show to talk about making your own telescope. 

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February 26, 2024 59 mins

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Vincent Ledvina to talk about all things related to the aurora. 

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Shane shares his first night out with the Borg 90FL, Chris talks about his approach to practicing his skating indoors, and they discuss a few listener emails.

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February 19, 2024 47 mins

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

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