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 using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports.
Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona.
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane talk about their experiences at star parties.
Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo back to the show to talk about affordable wide-field observing options.
Chris and Shane talk about options to organize astronomy gear.
Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.
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.
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