The Actual Astronomy Podcast

#30 - Great Comet Update and Observing Guide

Great comets are rare and must be observed when they appear. Over the last few days, comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE has reached naked eye brightness! This is a special edition podcast to provide our listeners everything they need to observe the comet. 

#29 - Don't Cry Over Spilled Milky Way!

Many people have never seen the Milky Way. Chris and Shane describe what it looks like and how to observe it. Timing is impeccable because summer is the best time to see the Milky Way. The podcast ends with tips on how to find dark skies near you.

#28 - The Darkness is Coming...and a Comet!

We are slowly getting out of perpetual twilight! Chris and Shane talk about their recent observations of Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and more sightings of noctilucent clouds. Plus get an update on comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE.

#27 - Objects to Observe in July 2020

This might be the easiest month to find the planets in the night sky. Chris and Shane will also talk about July being the best month to observe Jupiter and Saturn. Oh yeah, we might also be treated to a fairly bright comet!

Recent Observations of the Moon, Jupiter, and Double Stars

Chris and Shane share some recent observations from their backyards.

#25 - Cloudy Night Astronomy

Sometimes the weather conspires against amateur astronomers by delivering cloudy skies. Chris and Shane discuss their favorite astronomy books and websites that are perfect cloudy night pastimes. 

#24 - Discover Some Lesser Known Constellations

Have you heard of the Summer Triangle? Chris and Shane will tell you what this is and talk about some spectacular objects to observe in a few small constellations.

#23 - Easy Astrophotography

The beautiful astronomy photos that you see in magazines often require a lot of time and expensive gear. In this episode, Chris and Shane talk about how you can easily capture amazing astro photos with your phone or a DSLR style camera!

#22 - A Noctilucent Cloud Sighting! Find Out Which Comets and Asteroids Are Visible this Month

Chris and Shane describe a recent noctilucent cloud observation and talk about some solar system objects that will be observable during the next two weeks.

#21 - Learn About the Gaseous Planets...Hint, it's the Other 4 Planets We Didn't Talk About in Episode #15

Learn about the 4 gaseous planets in our solar system. Chris and Shane give tips on how to observe these planets.