The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#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. 

#459 - Winter Observing Plans

Chris and Shane talk about gear on their wish lists and what they plan to do over winter. 

#458 - Observer’s Calendar for December 2024

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in December 2024. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#357 - Autumn Observing

Chris and Shane share their recent observing reports. 

#456 - Observing in the Namibian Desert with Mark Radice

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show. Mark is volunteering to operate an observatory in the Namibian desert and shares his amazing experience. 

#455 - C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Observing Reports

Chris and Shane go through a bunch of listener observations of C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.