The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#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. 

#89 - Lots of Eyepiece Discussion...and Some Other Stuff

Chris and Shane discuss an interesting listener observing report about testing a 25mm Starbase Kellner. 

#88 - Objects to Observe in February 2021

Find out what you can observe in our solar system during February. 

Note: We decided to swap the order of this weeks episodes after we recorded, so the episode number you hear is incorrect. 

#87 - 3D Printing and Astronomy

Special guest Justin Wasner joins Chris and Shane on this episode. Justin is an amateur astronomer who also has a lot of knowledge and experience regarding 3D printing. Check out actualastronomy.com to see Justin’s presentation on 3D printing that he references in this episode. 

#86 - Chris and Shane’s Current Observing Projects/Lists

If you are looking for a new observing project, you might find some inspiration in this episode. Chris and Shane share the lists and projects that they are focusing on. More information regarding this episode can be found at www.actualastronomy.com 

#85 - Our Companion to Objects to Observe in the Night Sky

Chris and Shane spend the entire episode defining astronomical terms that you hear on this podcast and read in various observing guides. 

#84 -Searching For New Dark Sky Locations

Chris and Shane discuss a new location that might be a good dark sky observing site and share some tips how you can find a dark sky site near your home. A new website for Actual Astronomy is introduced as well, www.actualastronomy.com