The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#469 - Non-Astronomy Things We Do While Observing

Chris and Shane talk about the things they do while astronomy that have nothing to do with astronomy.

#468 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2025.

#467 - Eyepiece Updates and Contact Red Polymer Advice

Chris shares his eyepiece plans for the 7” TMB refractor and the guys continue the conversation on cleaning eyepieces. 

#466 - Listener Emails and Christmas Gifts

Chris and Shane share listener emails.

#465 - 7” Refractor First Light

Chris shares his first light report with the 7” TMB refractor. Shane joined Chris for second light with the 7” and the guys talk about the views. 

#464 - Observing Lists and Eyepiece Cleaning

Chris and Shane talk about some of the non-observing astronomy things they do when they can’t observe. 

#463 - Observer’s Calendar for January 2025

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

#462 - Atmospheric Dispersion Correctors

Chris and Shane welcome welcome Alister Ling back to the show to talk about atmospheric dispersion correctors (ADC).

#461 - Obstacles to Doing Astronomy

Chris and Shane share some obstacles that stop them from observing and what they do to mitigate. 

#460 - Lost Astronomy Gear and Listener Emails

Some astro gear is lost in transit and a bunch of listener emails to go through.