The AstroGuy Podcast

The AstroGuy Podcast

The podcast for Amateur Astronomers. Topics, interviews, information and fun for whatever level of Amateur Astronomy you're at or heading towards.

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June 21, 2025 20 mins

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Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast!, in this episode we’re focusing on one of the most essential topics in astrophotography—total integration time. Have you ever asked yourself why experienced astrophotographers spend hours—or even nights—on a single target? Well, we’ll break down exactly what integration time is, why it plays a vital role in your deep sky images, and how you can maximize your total exposure time for sha...

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Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the top astronomical events in June 2025, including planetary alignments, lunar features, space exploration updates, and deep sky objects you won’t want to miss.

Whether you're using a telescope, binoculars, or just your eyes, there's plenty to see in the night sky this June!

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 I've been getting over a bad head cold and I wasn't able to get the episode that I had planned to publish recorded. So, in this brief episode, we get a sneak peak into what's coming up in future episodes. Enjoy! 

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April 27, 2025 26 mins

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May has arrived, and with it comes warmer evenings, vibrant landscapes in full bloom, and a night sky packed with incredible sights to enjoy. Whether you're setting up a telescope, grabbing a pair of binoculars, or simply stepping outside to look up, there's plenty to see this month.

In this episode, we’ll explore some of the highlights of the May night sky: Which planets are visible this month, when and wher...

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April means it's time for one of the most anticipated annual events in amateur astronomy and this one isn’t in the sky.  On April 5th and 6th the 34th North East Astronomy Forum, aka NEAF was held! In this episode we’ll highlight some of the vendors, talks and more.  If you’ve never been to NEAF this episode lets you know why it’s a must-attend for visual observers, astrophotographers, and gear lovers alike. From...

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March 30, 2025 25 mins

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April is here! And with it comes warmer days, blooming flowers and trees along with crisp evening skies.  This month the planets are still putting on a nice show, and we’ll explore one of the most famous areas on the Moon, learn about the Lyrid Meteor Shower, get a space mission update and explore some of the best that Canes Venatici has for us to observe on April evenings.   

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Smart telescopes are changing the way we explore the night sky, making astrophotography more accessible than ever. In this episode, I’m joined by two amateur astronomers, astronomy author Phil Harrington and Al Papsun to discuss the latest advancements in smart telescope technology. We’ll dive into the capabilities of many different smart scopes, exploring how these devices are reshaping the amateur astronomy experien...

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February 25, 2025 25 mins

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March is here, roaring in like a lion, and only time will tell if it will go out like a lamb. You’ve certainly noticed that the days are getting longer and soon, the Winter weather will make way for warmer temperatures as Spring approaches.  This month, we’ll explore the planets, the crater Cassini on the Moon, a spectacular Lunar Eclipse that will be visible this month, then we’ll explore some of the galaxies that Le...

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Brown and Jonathon Eggleston, who are members of the West Virginia Astrophotography Association.  This unique organization is promoting astrophotography at all levels, they hold monthly star parties, have an annual conference, the advocate about proper lighting and much more  So enjoy the conversation as we learn about the WVAA  It’s going to be a LOT of fun! 

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January 31, 2025 22 mins

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Winter is in full swing, and despite that February is often the coldest month of the year, it’s the shortest and there’s lots of great object to explore.  In this episode, we’ll explore the planets and how to see them and an update on Comet ATLAS.  We’ll look at several space mission updates, explore a large crater on the moon and then explore some of the best objects that can be seen in Canis Major.  It’s going to be...

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January 12, 2025 21 mins

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2024 is behind us and it was a very busy year astronomically speaking.  There were several groundbreaking space missions, eclipses, aurora, comets and much more that graced our skies.  In the episode we’ll explore some highlights of the year.   Stay tuned till the end as we have some information about what will be coming up as far as our content in the new year.  It’s going to be a LOT of fun! 

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December 31, 2024 22 mins

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Happy New Year!!! Hopefully you had a joyous holiday season filled with lots of clear skies! In this episode, we’ll discuss the planets, a meteor shower, a comet, then we’ll explore what is considered the brightest feature on the moon, before taking a sneak peek at some great astronomical events that will be happening in 2025. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your f...

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December 21, 2024 11 mins

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This December sure has been interesting!  Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the myriad of mysterious drone sightings that began in New Jersey in November.  In this episode, we tell the story of the drong sightings, explain what a drone is, what they’re used for, along with tips to identify that what you’re seeing is actually a drone and not a plane or helicopter in the distance.  

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November 27, 2024 19 mins

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In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them.  We also discuss a comet, meteor shower, another groundbreaking space mission and then we explore a snow man on the moon.  Lastly, we’ll explore some holiday themed wonders in the night sky.  It’s going to be a LOT of fun! 

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November 20, 2024 20 mins

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When starting out in amateur astronomy, there are so many terms and concepts that are part of the hobby. Some are not easy to understand, some are. In this episode we’ll explore several of these and explain them in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. We’ll explore magnitude, angular measurements, celestial coordinates and more, all while revealing some helpful tips along the way to make your astronom...

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October 28, 2024 25 mins

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October was filled with many wonderful treats, gracing the night skies.  In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them.  We also discuss a couple of comets, meteor showers, some groundbreaking space missions and then we explore an enigmatic crater on the moon.  Lastly, we’ll explore the constellation Andromeda and discover several of the wonders within its boundaries.  It’s going t...

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October 10, 2024 16 mins

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A bright comet is gracing our skies! It’s been nearly 30 years since we’ve had a comet this bright visible in our skies.  In this episode, we’ll learn about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, how it was discovered, where it’s from, what to expect from it as well as when and where to see it.  This is going to be a blast!

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October 10, 2024 22 mins

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In this episode, we’ll explore what wonders can be seen in the October 2024.  We’ll explore the planets, go over an eclipse, a meteor shower, a bright comet, and a space mission update.  Since Halloween is almost here, we’ll also explore some of the scariest deep sky objects in the sky.  It’s going to be a lot of fun!

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September 22, 2024 40 mins

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This episode is for the astrophotographers or anyone interested in getting started in astrophotography. We discuss the features of the ASIAIR and I go through my work flow of how I use the control all my gear when I’m doing astrophotography.

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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August 27, 2024 27 mins

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In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius. We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more!

I’m apologizing in advance for the nasal sound of my voice, my allergies were bothering me.

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