The podcast for Amateur Astronomers. Topics, interviews, information and fun for whatever level of Amateur Astronomy you're at or heading towards.
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October was filled with many wonderful treats, gracing the night skies. In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them. We also discuss a couple of comets, meteor showers, some groundbreaking space missions and then we explore an enigmatic crater on the moon. Lastly, we’ll explore the constellation Andromeda and …
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A bright comet is gracing our skies! It’s been nearly 30 years since we’ve had a comet this bright visible in our skies. In this episode, we’ll learn about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, how it was discovered, where it’s from, what to expect from it as well as when and where to see it. This is going to be a blast! If you enjoy the episode, please subscri…
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In this episode, we’ll explore what wonders can be seen in the October 2024. We’ll explore the planets, go over an eclipse, a meteor shower, a bright comet, and a space mission update. Since Halloween is almost here, we’ll also explore some of the scariest deep sky objects in the sky. It’s going to be a lot of fun! If you enjoy the episode, please …
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This episode is for the astrophotographers or anyone interested in getting started in astrophotography. We discuss the features of the ASIAIR and I go through my work flow of how I use the control all my gear when I’m doing astrophotography. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast …
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In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius. We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more! I’m apologizing in advance for the nasal so…
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In this episode in our All About Series we take a look at Emission Nebulae. Learn about how they formed, their impact on the science of astronomy and we offer some tips on how you can observe them. Whether you’ve been at this for years or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. If you’d like to support the channel feel free to buy u…
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In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius. We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe,…
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In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, host Wayne Zuhl takes listeners on a cosmic journey through the captivating world of comets. Often described as "dirty snowballs," comets have intrigued and mystified humans for centuries. This episode explores the nature of comets, their origins, how to observe them, and their rich historical and cultural s…
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July is a fun and busy month for astronomy! This month we’ll let you know when how and where to see the planets, a comet, and a meteor shower. We also discuss a fun lunar feature and explore some of the best show case deep sky objects that can be seen non summer nights and much more! Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate …
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All About T Corona Borealis - The Blaze Star
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There may be a new bright star that will be visible in our skies, and it could occur any day! In this episode we examine the binary star, T Corona Borealis, a recurrent nova, as well as examining the different types of novae (supernovae are a completely different phenomenon), what to expect with T Cr B and how to find and observe it. Enjoy! Feel fr…
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In this episode we discuss the bountiful morning parade of planets, an easy to spot large crater on the moon, some upcoming rocket launches and then we explore some of the best globular clusters that can be seen on June Evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook gro…
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Discussing Light Pollution with Dr. Mario Motta, M.D.
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Get ready for a fascinating and educational episode! I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Mario Motta, a renowned cardiologist and passionate amateur astronomer. Dr. Motta has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research on light pollution and its far-reaching effects on the environment, human health, and wildlife. This conversation is pack…
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/a…
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Eclipse Followup - April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Follow the AstroGuy on his eclipse adventure that involved more than 24 hours of driving, 2 countries, clouds, clear skies, LOTS of traffic, totality and more! Thank you to Donna Harris, Scott Badger, Bill Griffeth and Bobby Marinov for their spectacular images of the eclipse. Something is a little different about this episode. Normally, I work fro…
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, the upcoming total solar eclipse, as well as exploring some of the best that can be seen on April evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astro... Part 1 of our Eclipse S…
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The Great American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 - Part 2
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse, what you can expect to see along with some tips about having the best eclipse experience. We also go over how to photograph the eclipse. There’s tons of great info in the episode. Enjoy it! If you haven’t watched part one of the Eclipse Special, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/SASAK…
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/a…
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The Great American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 - Part 1
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse and where to see it, along with some of the equipment to help you enjoy the spectacle. Part 2 will go into detail about how to observe and image the eclipse. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: / a…
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in Auriga and Orion, that can be seen on February evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod The Great Astronomers, S…
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In this episode, we explore the Moon, its phases, the basics of eclipses along with various ways how to observe them. We’ll also dive into how the Moon impacts religion, calendars, art, culture and more! Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Where did the Moon come from? With Michael…
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In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, as well as exploring some of the best double stars that are seen on January evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The January 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AG-Jan24 December 2023 Episode: • What's Up in the De…
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The AstroGuy Podcast wants to wish everyone a joyous holiday season, a happy New Year and as always, Clear Skies! Due to a recent bad head cold, an episode that’s all about the Moon is being pushed back to January. Enjoy a holiday greeting and catch up on some of the recent imaging projects that your host has been working on. Feel free to buy us a …
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In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, viewing an asteroid, and the Winter Solstice, as well as exploring some of the best deep sky objects that are seen on December evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The Great Astronomers – Sir William Herschel: https:/…
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In this episode, we discuss what a person getting into the hobby should do, regarding equipment. We’ll talk about what you should start with as well as pointing out some things to avoid. Learn about some budget instruments that are relatively inexpensive, to some mid-range starter ideas that will be less than $1000, and even some options where you …
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In this episode, we go over some astronomy news, what planets can be seen in the November Skies, including some meteor showers, some very nice conjunctions with the planets and the Moon and some of the best DSO’s or Deep Sky Objects that can be seen on November evenings this year. There are some really fun objects that we’ll go over this month and …
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In this episode, we discuss some recent missions that are helping us to learn about the makeup of our solar system. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Want to know what’s happening in the skies this month? Check out our “What’s Up in the October 2023 Skies?” episode: https://youtu…
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In this episode, we'll explore the exciting celestial events and objects waiting for you in October's night sky. We'll guide you through the visible planets, discuss an upcoming meteor shower, and even delve into the details of an annular eclipse. But that's not all – we're also highlighting some fantastic deep sky objects that you can observe with…
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Eclipse Special! Upcoming Annular Eclipse on October 14th!
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This episode goes over the basics of eclipses. Learn the differences between lunar and solar eclipses, the different types of solar and lunar eclipses, how to safely view and photograph them. We go into details about the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse that will be visible across a stretch of the US from Texas to Oregon, but fortunately, it will be …
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Thank you to all our watchers and listeners! We’ve been doing this for 2 years now and we couldn’t have done it without you. Listen in for an upcoming contest where one lucky listener will have the opportunity to win a metal print of an image that I took of the North American and Pelican Nebulae. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! Thanks! …
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The Great Astronomers - Caroline Herschel
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In this episode, the third in the Great Astronomers Series, we explore the life and discoveries of Caroline Herschel, the first woman to paid as a professional astronomer and one of the greatest comet discoverers of the last several hundred years.By Wayne Zuhl
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Welcome to the 50th episode of the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode we explore the planets, talk about super moons, blue moons and the most reliable meteor shower of the year. Then we leave the solar system and examine some of the best deep sky objects found in the Milky Way on August evenings. So enjoy! Check out our videos on YouTube!…
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We look back on the first year of science from the James Webb Space Telescope. Then we get a preview of what's coming up. We're going to explore the best of the Summer Skies, and learn about famous Horn Antenna that confirmed the Big Bang. We're also going to go into Stellafane and talk about an honor a past podcast guest just received! It's going …
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July is a great time to enjoy astronomy. In the evenings, temperatures are pleasant and there's a lot to enjoy in the night skies! In this episode, we'll explore the planets and how to find them. We'll learn about a minor meteor shower visible later in the month. Later in the episode, we'll explore several deep sky objects that can be observed on J…
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All about Stellafane! Hear about the convention from 3 people who've each attended 50 times!
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In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Dennis Cassia, Richard Sanderson and Phil Harrington, three gentlemen who have each attended the annual Stellafane Convention in Springfield, Vermont an incredible 50 times. They shared their wealth of knowledge and experiences with us, shedding light on the significance of this renowned gather…
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In this episode we explore which planets are visible In the evening and morning skies this June. We also explore some of the best deep sky objects that are visible on June Evenings. Make sure to check out or next episode where I held a panel discussion with 3 Stellafane Attendees that have each attended the convention 50 times! That should be avail…
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I took an image of M81, here's how I did it!
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In this episode, I go over how I setup to image Bode’s Galaxy, M81. In the video we explore setting up the gear and using the ASIAIR to control everything to do the image, as well as stacking and processing the all the data into a final image. Besides the ASIAIR software, we go into Astro Pixel Processor and Pixinsight as well. The image is made up…
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In this episode we will be exploring the planets that will be visible in the night sky this month. We will also be taking a closer look at two southern constellations that are easy to spot this time of year, Corvus and Crater, and we'll explore some of the Deep Sky Objects that can be found within them. Whether you're an experienced stargazer or ne…
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Astro News Updates! Starship, JUICE, Interviews and more!
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In this episode we preview 2 upcoming episodes, one about the annual Stellafane Convention and another geared for astrophotographers about capturing, stacking and processing a galaxy image. We also discuss the return of the North East Astronomy Forum, a slew of new products from ZWO and the recent successful launch of the ESA’s JUICE probe and the …
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Welcome to the Astroguy Podcast, your guide to the wonders of the night sky. In this episode, we'll be discussing which planets are visible this month, as well as exploring some of the best deep sky objects you can see in the spring and how to find them.By Wayne Zuhl
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Discussing Antique Telescopes, the AAVSO and more with Peter Bealo
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Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, where we explore the vast universe of astronomy and space exploration. In this episode, we have a special guest, Peter Bealo, a board member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), to talk about some of his rare and antique telescopes and the work that he and other members of the AAVSO are do…
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In this episode, we'll be exploring the captivating celestial display that awaits us in the skies of March 2023, highlighting the close conjunctions of various planets. Also, we'll update you on Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF, which is fast fading away as it journeys beyond our solar system. After that, we'll delve into the renowned constellation Ursa Major, …
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Talking Artificial Intelligence with James Maynard
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In this engaging episode, I interviewed James Maynard, host and producer of the Cosmic Companion, who is also a lifelong amateur astronomer and published author. We explored how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being utilized in astronomy, astrophotography, education, and beyond. James delves into the AI engines available now and ponders the potenti…
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In this episode we discuss when and where in the sky you can observe the planets, as well as Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). We also take a look at some of the best deep sky objects that are visible in the Winter skies.By Wayne Zuhl
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Goodnight Oppy, a Movie Review and a Comet ZTF Update
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In the episode, we review the documentary film: Goodnight Oppy, which tells the story of the twin Mars Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. The movie, which features amazing animation, brings the viewer into the program, pre-launch, launches, landings, the amazing discoveries and the people behind them. More than just robots on another planet, the rover…
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In this episode we look at some of the interesting events in the skies (and on the ground) that will be coming up in 2023. Besides the parade of the planets, the episode goes into meteor showers, eclipses, comets and some of the most famous astronomy events in the US.By Wayne Zuhl
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In this episode we look at some of the missions that were completed, launched and began operating. We dive into the James Webb Space Telescope, the DART Mission as well as Artemis 1. We also look at some of the exciting missions that will be coming up in 2023.By Wayne Zuhl
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In this episode, we explore the planets. Mercury and Venus make their reappearance in the evening skies, while Saturn and Jupiter, both past opposition are beginning to fade. Mars reaches opposition this month and for most of the US will be occulted (covered) by the Moon on December 7-8. We also explore the constellations Cassiopeia and Triangulum.…
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Joe Rao and the December 2022 Mars Occultation
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In this episode, you're treated to a fun and entertaining interview with 8 time Emmy Nominee, Joe Rao. Joe, who lectures and writes for Space.com, The Hayden Planetarium, The Farmers Almanac and much more, lets us know how he got involved in astronomy, meteorology, television and more. He also gives a spectacular presentation about the upcoming Mar…
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In this episode we discuss the planets that are ruling over the evening skies, discuss an upcoming total Lunar Eclipse and explore the constellation Perseus and some of the treasures within it. Some Live Feeds for the November 8th Lunar Eclipse: TimeAndDate.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjKUlaGmE2g High Point Scientific https://www.youtube.co…
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Interview with Nightscape Photographer Silvana Della Camera
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In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Silvana Della Camera from SilvanaPhoto.com. We discuss her history with astronomy and photography as well as discussing gear, and some great utilities. Silvana teaches courses so you can venture into NightScape Photography and has some amazing images on her website, SilvanaPhoto.com…
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