The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#223 - All About Binoculars

Chris and Shane dedicate this episode to binoculars!

#222 - Chris Purchased a Vintage Telescope!

Chris talks about his newest telescope, a Celestron Comet Hunter!

#221 - All About Reflectors

Chris and Shane continue the focused discussion on different telescope designs. This episode is all about reflectors!

#220 - A Couple of Short Observing Reports & A Bunch of Listener Emails

Chris and Shane both have observing reports to share and a bunch of listeners emails to read. 

#218 - New Telescope First Light

Shane received his Takahashi TSA-102 and was able to get it out for first light. Chris shares his observation report of some spring planets. 

#219 - Objects to Observe in May 2022

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in May 2022. 

#217 - All About Compound Telescopes

Chris and Shane talk about Schmidt-cassegrains, Maksutovs, and other styles of compound telescopes.

#216 - Details About Shane’s New Refractor and Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss the Takahashi TSA-102 and read some listener emails. 

#215 - All About Refractors!

Chris and Shane finally dedicate an episode that is solely about refractors. Apos, achromats, different glass quality are just some of the talking points. 

#214 - Discussing Which Eyepieces to Purchase

Chris and Shane talk about the 3.7mm and 4.7 Televue Ethos, Pentax XWs, Noblex/Docter, and a few others.