Episodes
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
#113 - Big Aperture Observing - 20” f/3.3
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Special guest, amateur astronomer Bill Wier, joins Chris and Shane to talk about observing on the west coast of Canada with various telescopes including a 20” f/3.3 StarMaster dobsonian. Checkout the photos on www.actualastronomy.com
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
If you have wondered what the differences are between a UHC, O-III, or h-beta filters this episode is for you. Shane provides a brief comparison of a 9mm Televue Delite and 8.5mm Pentax XF eyepiece.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
#111 - Deep Sky Observing in Leo, Virgo, and Coma Berenices
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Spring is known as galaxy season. These three constellations have many galaxies that are easily visible with amateur telescopes.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
#110 - New Gear and Observing Reports
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Chris has received his highly anticipated tripod and Shane talks about solar and double star observing he did during the previous week.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
#109 - Learn About Variable Star Observing and the AAVSO
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Chris and Shane welcome Dr. Stella Kafka - CEO & Executive Director of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). Find out how to observe variable stars and learn about the numerous resources available at aavso.org.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Shane shares a horror story regarding his Takahashi 76dcu. Also hear about Chris’s attempt to observe comet C/2020 R4 ATLAS and Shane was able to observe some double stars from the RASC double star program.
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
#107 - Your Guide to Upgrading Gear
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
If you are thinking about upgrades to your astronomy, this episode is for you. Chris and Shane share their upgrade experiences.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Shane shares a recent solar observing report and provides some tips fur purchasing your first h-alpha telescope. Chris had first light with his 50mm miniBorg and shares his observing report.
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
#105 - Objects to Observe In April 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Join Chris and Shane as they discuss solar system events and objects to observe in April.