The @ActualAstronomy presents Variable Star Observing with Dr. @stellakafka from @AAVSO. Whether you own a telescope, astro-imaging gear or just like looking up, let’s learn how to contribute in astronomy!
Apr 1st: Objects to Observe in the April 2021 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the April 2021 Night Sky and places a focus on sky events like the Lyrid meteor shower and a possible telescopic comet coming into view.
Mar 18th: Deep Sky Observing in Auriga, Gemini and Cancer
This episode places a focus on these three well placed late winter / early spring constellations and the best deep sky objects you find. We discuss several clusters, nebula and double stars.
Mar 4th: Objects to Observe in the March 2021 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the March 2021 Night Sky and places a focus on sky events to help you find the planets as Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Mars and Uranus as they meet up with the Moon.
Feb 25th: An Introduction to Deep Sky Objects
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents An Introduction to Deep Sky Objects. Chris and Shane will walk you through the different types of “Deep Sky Objects” frequently observed through amateur telescopes including Star Clusters, Nebula and Galaxies plus some of the best examples of each type of object.
Feb 4th: Objects to Observe in the February 2021 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Episode 89 – Objects to Observe in the February 2021 Night Sky. This month we track down the planets Venus, Jupiter and Saturn as they group together in the morning sky. We give step by step instructions for finding Uranus and Mars using the Moon and bring you up to date on what comets are on the horizon.
Jan 26th: Our Companion to Objects to Observe in the Night Sky
Have you ever wondered what a Conjunction is or what an Occultation means? In this episode @ActualAstronomy define many of the astronomical terms and phrases
Jan 21st: Deep Sky Observing in Orion, Taurus and Perseus
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Deep Sky Observing in Orion, Taurus and Perseus a tour of the winter sky and what can be seen through binoculars and telescopes.
Jan 1st: Objects to Observe in the January 2021 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the January 2021 Night Sky and places a focus on sky events to help newcomers see the planets as Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and the Moon meet up as well as a pairing of Mars and Uranus plus a lunar libration mare. Comet Atlas also makes a maneuver as it exits telescopic visibility.
Dec 17th: The Great Great Conjunction!
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents The Great Great Conjunction! We discuss how to watch the Great Conjunction from now until Christmas, don’t just hope for clear skies on the 21st.