The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Episodes
Chris and Shane talk read and discuss more aurora observing reports.
Chris and Shane talk about recent observing in Grasslands and the recent large aurora outburst.
Chris and Shane welcome Bill Green to the show to talk about doing street astronomy for public outreach.
Chris thinks he might have solved his mount issues and Shane is thinking about buying a new telescope.
Chris and Shane give tips for observing under light polluted skies.
Chris and Shane recorded this episode live at the 2024 RASC General Assembly. Dave Chapman joins the conversation as well as a couple other surprise guests including Alan Dyer.
Chris tells us about the progress of his observatory build.
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.
Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.
Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.
Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.
Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.
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.
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.
Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury.
Chris and Shane talk about the an interesting planetary nebula project that Chris will be working on.
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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