The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Episodes
Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.
Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io
Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.
Chris and Shane discuss recent observing sessions.
Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to hear about his second trip to Namibia.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2025. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails.
Chris and Shane celebrate Al Nagler’s contributions to amateur astronomy.
Chris shares the latest update in his journey to deal with an exceptionally bright light at his observatory and the guys discuss recent comet observations.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in November 2025.
Chris and Shane talk about some things you can do to prepare for your first night of observing with your first telescope.
Chris and Shane discuss 2 naked-eye comets that are visible right now!
Chris and Shane discuss what can be done when a someone installs an exceptionally bright light that diminishes the night sky.
Chris and Shane discuss recent observations.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane discuss the Titan shadow transit across Saturn and some other observations.
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in Taurus.
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