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

July 7, 2025 55 mins

Chris and Shane discuss upgrades that new telescope owners can consider. 

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

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June 23, 2025 63 mins

Chris shares he recent astronomy adventures in Toronto.

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Chris and Shane discuss using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports. 

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Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona. 

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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

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May 26, 2025 56 mins

Chris and Shane talk about their experiences at star parties. 

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Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo back to the show to talk about affordable wide-field observing options. 

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May 12, 2025 41 mins

Chris and Shane talk about options to organize astronomy gear.

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May 5, 2025 60 mins

Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

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Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails. 

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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. 

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

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March 31, 2025 50 mins

Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails. 

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Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show. Dave shares the history of how humans began to understand planetary motion. 

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Chris and Shane welcome Michael Wright back to the show to hear about the observing he was able to do in the Southern Hemisphere.

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March 10, 2025 57 mins

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

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

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February 24, 2025 60 mins

Chris and Shane talk about some ways to observe during the winter when it’s too cold to bring optics outside. 

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