The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#119 - Deep Sky Observing in Ophiuchus

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. 

#118 - First Light For a New Mount and Eyepiece as Well as Some Observing Reports

Shane talks about his Berlebach Castor II mount and Takahashi 32mm Abbe ortho. This episode also has a few observing reports.

#117 - Listener Emails

Chris and Shane read and discuss recent listener emails.

#116 - Miscellaneous Astronomy Ramblings

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. 

#115 - Objects to Observe in May 2021

Chris and Shane talk about solar objects objects and events to observe in May. 

#114 -Gear Talk

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. 

#113 - Big Aperture Observing - 20” f/3.3

Special guest, amateur astronomer Bill Wier, joins Chris and Shane to talk about observing on the west coast of Canada with various telescopes including a 20” f/3.3 StarMaster dobsonian. Checkout the photos on www.actualastronomy.com

#112 - A Nebula Filter Overview and a Quick Comparison of the Televue Delite vs. the Pentax XF

If you have wondered what the differences are between a UHC, O-III, or h-beta filters this episode is for you. Shane provides a brief comparison of a 9mm Televue Delite and 8.5mm Pentax XF eyepiece. 

#111 - Deep Sky Observing in Leo, Virgo, and Coma Berenices

Spring is known as galaxy season. These three constellations have many galaxies that are easily visible with amateur telescopes. 

#110 - New Gear and Observing Reports

Chris has received his highly anticipated tripod and Shane talks about solar and double star observing he did during the previous week.