Episodes
Monday Mar 29, 2021
#104 - Chris’s New Tiny Telescope, Finders, and Observing Reports
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Chris purchased one of Shane’s miniBorg 50mm telescopes and is now a member of the Tiny Telescope club! Other discussion points in this episode are the different finders that are available and some observing reports.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
#103 - Your Guide to Buying Used Astronomy Gear
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Chris and Shane discuss where and how to buy used astronomy gear. This is a great way to acquire items that are on your wish list.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
#102 - Double Star and Solar Observing Reports
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Chris and Shane discuss their recent observing and share a listener report about observing double stars.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
#101 - Deep Sky Observing in Auriga, Gemini, and Cancer
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Chris and Shane discuss interesting deep sky objects that you can observe tonight! You can find show notes for this episode at actualastronomy.com.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
#100 - 40mm Eyepiece Comparisons and Observing Reports
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Shane recently compared a 40mm Takahashi MC ortho to a 40mm Pentax kellner while observing some double stars and shares his thoughts. Chris has been doing some naked eye observing and a listener shares their observation of the zodiacal light.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
#99 - Gear Works: Diagonals and Eyepiece Field of View
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Chris and Shane discuss the various options with different diagonals that are available and provide clarity on true field of view vs. apparent field of view with eyepieces.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
#98 - A New Eyepiece For Shane & Chris is Considering a Tiny Telescope
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Shane shares the reasoning for buying a TMB 25mm Ortho and Chris shares why he is thinking about buying a 40mm telescope.
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
#97 - Objects to Observe in March 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Chris and Shane talk about interesting objects and events to observe in March.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
#96 - Book Reviews and an Observing Log Template
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Chris and Shane talk about a few different books as well as a review from a listener. Chris shares his observing log template and how to prepare to observe without having to fumble through a star atlas.