The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1

Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#517 - Navigating the Night Sky

Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.

#516 - The Observer’s Calendar for January 2026

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#515 - PiFinder with Richard Wolf-Jacobson

Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io

#514 - Beginner Christmas Scope Recommendations and Our Wishes Lists

Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.

#513 - Late Autumn Observing

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing sessions.

#511 - Mark Radice’s Recent Adventure

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to hear about his second trip to Namibia.

#512 - The Observer’s Calendar for December 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2025. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#510 - Getting Ready For Cold Weather Observing & Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails. 

#509 - A Tribute to Al Nagler

Chris and Shane celebrate Al Nagler’s contributions to amateur astronomy.