Episodes
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
#87 - 3D Printing and Astronomy
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Special guest Justin Wasner joins Chris and Shane on this episode. Justin is an amateur astronomer who also has a lot of knowledge and experience regarding 3D printing. Check out actualastronomy.com to see Justin’s presentation on 3D printing that he references in this episode.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
#86 - Chris and Shane’s Current Observing Projects/Lists
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
If you are looking for a new observing project, you might find some inspiration in this episode. Chris and Shane share the lists and projects that they are focusing on. More information regarding this episode can be found at www.actualastronomy.com
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
#85 - Our Companion to Objects to Observe in the Night Sky
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Chris and Shane spend the entire episode defining astronomical terms that you hear on this podcast and read in various observing guides.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
#84 -Searching For New Dark Sky Locations
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Chris and Shane discuss a new location that might be a good dark sky observing site and share some tips how you can find a dark sky site near your home. A new website for Actual Astronomy is introduced as well, www.actualastronomy.com
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
#83 - Deep Sky Observing in Orion, Taurus, and Perseus
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Chris and Shane talk about some interesting deep sky objects to observe in some well placed winter constellations. Just in time for new Moon!
Monday Jan 11, 2021
#82 - Tasco 10TE First Light & One More Listener Observation Log
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Shane talks about first light with his recently acquired classic telescope, the Tasco 10TE. There is also one more listener observation log that was done in a unique way.
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
#81 - More Listener Observation Logs
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
In Episode 80, Chris and Shane were not able to discuss all of the listener observations so. This episode is a continuation of listener observations.
Monday Jan 04, 2021
#80 - Book Give Away Winner & Listener Observations
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Chris and Shane announce the winner of the 2021 RASC Observer’s Handbook and discuss observations logs submitted by listeners.