Travelers in the Night discuss about the negative effect of climate change on astronomical research. And also the discovery of 2020 RX8
Jul 3rd: Climate Change and Telescopes & Rare Atira
Tag: telescope
May 2nd: Survey Science: Newest Projects & Results
There are general-purpose telescopes and missions that astronomers can use to study specific objects. And there are the survey missions that look at the entire sky, which astronomers can use to answer questions about the Universe.
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
Mar 27th: Flying Peanut & Monster Telescope
Today Travelers in the Night bring you stories about 1999 JD6 and ELT or extremely large telescope currently build in Chile.
Mar 24th: Building Space Telescopes… In Space
As astronomers and engineers design the next generation of giant space telescopes, they’re running up against the limits of current launch providers. To go bigger, space agencies will need to consider assembling their next-generation space telescopes… in space.
Feb 14th: Things We Can Look Forward To
In a rare moment of weakness, Pamela has decided she’s open to the possibility that a future exists. That missions, telescopes and spacecraft are going to be built and they’re going to do science. Today we’ll talk about what we’re looking forward to before she changes her mind and my naive optimism for the future.
Jan 15th: Amateur Astronomy Kits For 2022
What’s the best gear you can gift to amateur astronomer? Or what’s the best telescope you can get this year to do your hobby? Listen to today @deepastronomy for answers.
Jan 12th: What Comes After LUVOIR? Three Extreme Ideas For Space Telescopes
After James Webb Space Telescope, there’s LUVOIR, but what come after? Let’s have our imaginations take flight, out into the Universe, and consider some of the most incredible ideas suggested for telescopes.
Dec 18th: Great Beginner Astronomy Telescope Kit for 2022
This episode features a beginner’s telescope kit that we think is high quality and designed to get you off to a good start.
Aug 21st: Amateur Telescope Automation: What You Need to Know
Automating an observing run is one of the most efficient uses of your equipment. But what do you need to make this possible? What can you expect for results?