The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#479 - Comet C2025F2 SWAN and Listener Email

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

#478 - Favourite Equipment by Elimination

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. 

#477 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2025

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

#476 - Gear Talk and Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails. 

#475 - A History of Planetary Motion with Dave Chapman

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

#474 - Skies Over the Southern Ocean with Michael Wright

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

#473 - Sirius Observing in Canis Major

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

#472 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2025

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

#471 - Naked Eye Observing

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

#470 - Gear Haul with Craig Levine

Chris and Shane welcome Craig back to the show to talk about the amazing gear he received from his brother.