The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#505 - First Night With Your First Telescope Guide

Chris and Shane talk about some things you can do to prepare for your first night of observing with your first telescope. 

#506 - Comet A6 Lemmon & Comet R2 SWAN

Chris and Shane discuss 2 naked-eye comets that are visible right now!

#504 - Bad Light and Light Pollution

Chris and Shane discuss what can be done when a someone installs an exceptionally bright light that diminishes the night sky. 

#503 - M55, Helix Nebula and other Observations

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations.

#502 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#501 - Titan Transit and Other Observations

Chris and Shane discuss the Titan shadow transit across Saturn and some other observations. 

#500 - Feature Constellation Taurus

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in Taurus.

#499 - Observing Features on Jupiter’s Moons & Other Observations

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations and trying to observe features on the Galilean moons around Jupiter. 

#498 - Observer’s Calendar for September 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#497 - 78 Nights in Namibia with Alister Ling

Chris and Shane welcome Alister back to the show. Alister just returned from a long astronomy stint in Namibia.