The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#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.

#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.