Episodes
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Chris and Shane recap their observing from the past week and Chris was able to test his new configuration for the Takahashi FC100.
Thursday May 27, 2021
#121- Recreating Galileo’s Observations
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Special guests, Clark Muir - RASC National History Chair and Randall Rosenfeld - RASC Past National History Chair, join Chris and Shane to discuss details of observations by the first astronomers. Clark also shares his project of creating and using a Galileo telescope.
Monday May 24, 2021
#120 - Binoviewers and a DIY Variable Barlow
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Shane talks about the advantages of binoviewers for deep sky observing and Chris shares his current project of building a DIY variable barlow.
Thursday May 20, 2021
#119 - Deep Sky Observing in Ophiuchus
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Chris is working on an article for next year’s RASC Observer’s Handbook that lists interesting objects to observe in Ophiuchus. Hear all about it in this episode.
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Shane talks about his Berlebach Castor II mount and Takahashi 32mm Abbe ortho. This episode also has a few observing reports.
Thursday May 13, 2021
#117 - Listener Emails
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Chris and Shane read and discuss recent listener emails.
Monday May 10, 2021
#116 - Miscellaneous Astronomy Ramblings
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
Chris and Shane discuss everything from new meal options when on dark sky excursions, to updates on individual astro volunteer tasks, to observing reports…and a few other things.
Thursday May 06, 2021
#115 - Objects to Observe in May 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Chris and Shane talk about solar objects objects and events to observe in May.
Monday May 03, 2021
#114 -Gear Talk
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Chris and Shane talk about some recent experiences with eyepieces, tripods, and a Herschel wedge. NOTE: This episode has some audio distortion towards the end that could not be removed.