The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#99 - Gear Works: Diagonals and Eyepiece Field of View

Chris and Shane discuss the various options with different diagonals that are available and provide clarity on true field of view vs. apparent field of view with eyepieces. 

#98 - A New Eyepiece For Shane & Chris is Considering a Tiny Telescope

Shane shares the reasoning for buying a TMB 25mm Ortho and Chris shares why he is thinking about buying a 40mm telescope. 

#97 - Objects to Observe in March 2021

Chris and Shane talk about interesting objects and events to observe in March.

#96 - Book Reviews and an Observing Log Template

Chris and Shane talk about a few different books as well as a review from a listener. Chris shares his observing log template and how to prepare to observe without having to fumble through a star atlas. 

#95 - An Introduction to Deep Sky Objects

Chris and Shane provide a general overview of deep sky objects and some of the observational history.

#94 - Finally, We Have Our Own Observing Report

Shane tried to split Sirius A and B during two observing sessions and observed the Lunar Wall. Chris provides an update on his Webb research project. 

#93 - Deep Sky Observing in Canis Major, Canis Minor, Monoceros, and a Few Other Constellations!

Chris and Shane talk about some of the best deep sky objects to observe right now!

#92 - Listener Observations of Sirius B - A Bucket List Double!

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. It is also a very difficult double to split. Chris and Shane discuss two listeners observations that recently observe red Sirius B. 

#91 - Telescopes and the Lunar X

Special guest, Dave Chapman, joins Chris and Shane to chat about telescopes and his role in making the Lunar X a popular observational target. Check out actualastronomy.com for some extra links to Dave’s Lunar X article and YouTube video on telescopes. 

#90 - Meanderings of Two Bored Astronomers

The weather has ruined any observing hopes during the previous week. Chris and Shane talk about some new eyepieces and a chair that Chris received as well as some gear that is on their wish lists.