The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#352 - Shane’s Grasslands National Park Observing Report & Chris’s Observatory Update

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park and Chris gives an update on his observatory building project. 

#351 - Our Summer Ketchup Epsiode

Chris and Shane discuss the astronomical things they have been doing this summer. 

#350 - Owning More Than One Telescope With Alister Ling

Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling back to the show to discuss why some astronomers own more than one telescope. 

#349 - All About Binoviewers

Chris and Shane discuss the aspects of binoviewing. 

#348 - Dave Chapman’s Star You Should Know for Summer

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show to talk about the summer stars we should know. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#346 - Telescope Focal Lengths and Ratios

Chris and Shane discuss the merit of ‘slow’ and ‘fast’ telescopes. 

#347 - Objects to observe in August 2023

Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects to observe in August 2023.

#345 - Stefan Zietara on Patrick Moore

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Stefan Zietara to the show. Stefan shares some stories of his friendship with Patrick Moore. 

#344 - Blake’s Beginners Tips #2 Other Stellar Designations with Blake Nancarrow

Chris and Shane welcome Blake to talk about stellar designations.

#343 - Blake’s Beginners Tips #1 It’s all Greek to me with Blake Nancarrow

Chris and Shane welcome Blake Nancarrow back to the show. This time Blake will explain why it’s nice to learn the Greek alphabet to help with your observing.