Actual Astronomy Archive
Aug 3rd: Objects to Observe in the August 2023 Night Sky

Jul 20th: Solar Observing

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The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Solar Observing. In this episode Chris and Shane discuss several listeners’ emails on solar observing, then talk about everything you need to know to observe the Sun safely. Topics include white light solar filters, H-Alpha as well as what you can see on the Sun.

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Aug 3rd: Objects to Observe in the August 2023 Night Sky

Mar 16th: Northern Stars You Should Know with Guest Dave Chapman

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Focussing on classic Greek-Roman names with occasional indigenous references. The classic names are used in some GoTo telescope software for sky alignment. We discuss 12 Stars from Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Draco and Cephus. Learn about the dipper pointer stars, The Guardians of the Pole, a star named after an Apollo astronaut and about the original Cepheid Variable.

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