This month Actual Astronomy have several pairings between the Moon and Planets and we also talk about when and how to observe the Curtis X as well as what asteroid we are on the lookout for this month.
Aug 18th: Saturn at Opposition
Today @ActualAstronomy will discuss about how to find Saturn and what you can see with your eye, binoculars and a small telescope. Also the Rings and gaps in the rings, the Seelinger effect which brightens the rings around this time as well as the Moons of Saturn.
Aug 4th: Objects to Observe in the August 2022 Night Sky
This month @ActualAstronomy places a focus on places a focus on events to help you find the planets as well as the Moon. We have several pairings and some occultation events with the Moon and Planets.
Jul 21st: Observing in the Summer Toybox
Have you ever heard of the Celestial Toybox Constellations? A long time ago I read an article about how the little constellations Vulpecula, Sagitta, Delphinus and Equuleus make up the Summer Toybox constellations because they are among the smallest recognized star patterns.
Jun 30th: Objects to Observe in the July 2022 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the July 2022 Night Sky and places a focus on events to help you find the planets as well as the Moon. This month we have several pairings and some occultation events with the Moon and Planet.
Jun 16th: Observing Double Stars
Today Actual Astronomy presents double stars with special guest observer Blake Nancarrow who is the National Observing Chair for the RASC. From easy splits to tough cuts we review some of Blake’s favourites and talk about the list he has authored for observers of all levels.
Jun 2nd: Objects to Observe in the June 2022 Night Sky
Today @ActualAstronomy will help you find the planets as well as the Moon. Also several Occultation events and some interesting night shining clouds to stay on the lookout for.
May 19th: All About Binocular Astronomy
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents All About Binocular Astronomy and places a focus on this fundamental tool for astronomy. From large to small and how to mount them all we discuss the ins and outs of using binoculars for stargazing and why everyone should dust off those binoculars on the shelf and take them out under the stars.
May 5th: Objects to Observe in the May 2022 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the May 2022 Night Sky and places a focus on the planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn as they line up and meet up with the Moon. We also talk about when and how to observe the Lunar X, Lunar Straight Wall plus the Eta-Aquarid Meteor Shower and a potentially bright comet to look out for this month.
Apr 21st: Refracting Telescope
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Refracting Telescopes. In this episode we dive into our telescope of choice, refractors, with a discussion around Achro’s, APO’s, doublets, triplets and flat field designs