Twice monthly show, explaining science and interviewing South African astronomers. Now with extra Science Explainy Bits!
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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
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Chris and Shane talk read and discuss more aurora observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#427 - Rain, Grasslands, Aurora, and Smoke
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Chris and Shane talk about recent observing in Grasslands and the recent large aurora outburst.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#426 - Street Astronomy with Bill Green
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Chris and Shane welcome Bill Green to the show to talk about doing street astronomy for public outreach.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris thinks he might have solved his mount issues and Shane is thinking about buying a new telescope.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane give tips for observing under light polluted skies.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane recorded this episode live at the 2024 RASC General Assembly. Dave Chapman joins the conversation as well as a couple other surprise guests including Alan Dyer.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris tells us about the progress of his observatory build.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques
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Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports
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Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#418 -April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Observing Reports
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Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke
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Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#413 - The Gegenschein and an Oz Star Party Report
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Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#415 - Picking the Right Beer for the April 8th Solar Eclipse
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Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#412 - Light Pollution with Bill McGeeney
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Chris and Shane welcome Bill McGeeney to talk about light pollution. Bill hosts a podcast called Light Pollution News, check it out if you would like to learn more about light pollution.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#414 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2024
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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in April 2024. Two highlights this month is the total solar eclipse and a bright comet called 12P/Pons-Brooks.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#411 - Double Stars and Some Observations
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Chris and Shane talk about some recent double star observations and a naked eye sighting of Mercury.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#410 - The Planetary Nebula of H.D. Curtis
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Chris and Shane talk about the an interesting planetary nebula project that Chris will be working on.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#409 - The Winter Star Party with Mark Radice
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Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to talk about his time at the Winter Star Party in Florida.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails about telescopes and eyepieces.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#407 - Deep Sky Eye Observatory with Tim Doucette
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Chris and Shane welcome Tim Doucette to about an observatory near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia that takes reservations from the public. Check out his website www.deepskyeye.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane talk about the astronomy things they do get through winter and they discuss a few listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#405 - Large Telescopes and Planetary Imaging With Damien K
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Chris welcomes Damien K to the show to talk about big aperture and planetary imaging.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#404 - Observer’s Calendar for March 2024
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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in March 2024. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#403 - Amateur Telescope Making with Tom Otvos
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Chris and Shane welcome Tom Otvos back to the show to talk about making your own telescope.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#402 - Aurora Hunting with Vincent Ledvina
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Chris and Shane welcome special guest Vincent Ledvina to talk about all things related to the aurora.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#401 - Borg 90FL, Practice Sketching, and Listener Emails
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Shane shares his first night out with the Borg 90FL, Chris talks about his approach to practicing his skating indoors, and they discuss a few listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#399 - Astronomy Books With Chris Wilcox
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Chris and Shane welcome Chris Wilcox to the show to talk about astronomy books. Chris owns a small book store in the US and has some great recommendations. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#398 - Making Your Own Eyepieces and Other Listener Email
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails with one that is centered on making your own eyepieces.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#397 - Getting Started in Astronomy with Special Guest Alejandro E. Hernandez Padilla
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Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Alejandro E. Hernandez Padilla to the show to discuss how he recently entered the hobby of amateur astronomy.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss how to prepare for the 2024 Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#394 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2024
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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in February 2024.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#395 - An Asteroid, Comet Images, and Observations
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#393 - Astronomy Outreach and Advice for Chris
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#392 - What We Do When it’s Too Cold Outside
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Chris and Shane talk about what they do when it gets too cold to observe.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss new gear that some listeners received over the holidays.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#390 - Naming Asteroids with Peter Jedicke
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Chris and Shane welcome special guest Peter Jedicke to talk about asteroids and how they are named.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#389 - New Eyepiece Lines from Takahashi and Masuyama
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Chris and Shane talk about the new Masuyama MOP and Takahashi TPL eyepieces.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane talk about what they need to do to get their new telescopes operating.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane share details of their newly acquired telescopes.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#386 - Observer’s Calendar for January 2024
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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in January 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#385 - Matching Telescopes Designs to Object Type
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Chris and Shane answer a listener email asking which telescopes are suited for classes of objects.By Two Amateur Astronomers
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#384 - Observe Jupiter During the Daytime without Any Optics
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January 18th is a date when observing Jupiter during the daytime has favourable conditions. Alister Ling shares the details.By Two Amateur Astronomers
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#383 - Lake and Terrain Effects on Astronomy
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Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling back to the show to discuss the effects that lakes and terrain can impact observing.By Two Amateur Astronomers
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#382 - First Light For Chris’s Observatory
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Chris shares his observing report for first light from his new observatory!By Two Amateur Astronomers
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Dave returns to the podcast to answer the question - are there any stars that are green?By Two Amateur Astronomers
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#380 - Stars You Should Know - Southern Skies Edition with Dave Chapman
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Chris and Shane welcome Dave back to the show for the final instalment of the Stars You Know series. This episode is dedicated to stars visible from southern latitudes. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Two Amateur Astronomers
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#379 - Observer’s Calendar for December 2023
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Two Amateur Astronomers
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