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#559 - Wide Field Wonders09 nov. 202601:06:49

Chris walks us through a presentation he recently delivered about observing wide field wonders.

#558 - Observer’s Calendar for November 202602 nov. 202600:24:31

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in November 2026.

#557 - 12 Months of Messier October Edition26 oct. 202600:39:52

Chris and Shane discuss Messier objects to observe in October.

#556 - Listener Emails19 oct. 202600:55:34

Chris and Shane respond to listener emails. 

#555 - Saturn at Opposition12 oct. 202600:48:09

Chris and Shane talk about observing Saturn at opposition. 

#554 - Clear Skies Astro Hopper with Steven Rosenthal05 oct. 202600:54:37

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Steve Rosenthal to discuss the Astro Hopper. 

#553 - Observer’s Calendar for October 202628 sept. 202600:36:09

Chris and SHane talk about interesting things to observe in October 2026.

#552 - Top 10 Techniques for Buying Used Gear21 sept. 202600:54:15

Chris and Shane share tips for buying used astronomy gear.

#551 - 12 Months of Messier September Edition14 sept. 202600:39:59

Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in September.

#550 - Sketching the Night Sky for the Average Observer07 sept. 202600:40:00

Chris shares a recent presentation he delivered that introduces sketching to observers.

#549 - The Observer’s Calendar for September 202631 août 202600:25:35

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2026.

#548 - Visual Astronomy in Draco24 août 202600:38:50

Chris and Shane talk about various objects to observe in Draco. 

#547 - 12 Months of Messier August Edition17 août 202600:23:13

Chris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August. 

#546 - Planning Dark Sky Trips10 août 202600:46:18

Chris and Shane share thoughts on how to have a successful dark sky trip. 

#545 - Observer’s Calendar for August 202603 août 202600:26:25

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#544 - 7” Achro Attempts at Correcting Chromatic Aberration27 juil. 202600:42:47

Chris and Shane discuss different ways to reduce chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors. 

#543 - 3D Printing and Astronomy20 juil. 202600:55:20

Chris and Shane discuss 3D printing and how it can enhance your observing. 

#542 - 12 Months of Messier July Edition13 juil. 202600:50:24

Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in July. 

#541 - Observer’s Calendar for July 202606 juil. 202600:32:46

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2026.

#540 - 12 Month of Messier June Edition29 juin 202600:37:41

Chris and Shane discuss some Messier objects to observe in June.

#539 - David Nagler Answers Listener Questions22 juin 202601:42:53

Chris and Shane welcome David Nagler from Televue to the show to answer listener questions. 

#538 - Listener Emails15 juin 202600:59:07

Chris and Shane get caught up and read listener emails. 

#537 - Observer’s Calendar for June 202608 juin 202600:25:39

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in June 2026.

#536 - Observing While the Moon is Up25 mai 202601:05:03

Chris and Shane talk about what they like to observe when the Moon is up.

#535 - 12 Months of Messier May18 mai 202600:25:08

Chris and Shane discuss the well positioned Messier objects to observe in May. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

#534 - Telescope Powers11 mai 202601:00:53

Chris and Shane talk about the magnification power that they like to use when observing. 

#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 202604 mai 202600:29:41

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails27 avr. 202600:51:38

Chris and Shane read some listener emails and then discuss observing galaxies in the spring. 

#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition20 avr. 202600:47:41

Chris and Shane discuss the best Messier objects to observe in April. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener13 avr. 202600:46:19

Chris and Shane catch on recent astronomy gear, observing, and announce the David Nagler will be appearing on the podcast in June. 

#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory06 avr. 202601:02:05

Chris and Shane welcome Kevin Duchscherer to discuss his observatory build. 

#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 202630 mars 202600:22:09

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter?23 mars 202601:00:15

Chris and Shane welcome Mike O’Brien back to the show to discuss a recent observing session and a test of a filter for visually observing reflection nebula. 

#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition16 mars 202600:48:42

Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com

#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope09 mars 202600:45:45

Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing. 

#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 202602 mars 202600:30:45

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com

#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition23 févr. 202600:39:10

Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette16 févr. 202601:02:50

Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.

#521 - Listener Emails09 févr. 202600:55:40

Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.

#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 202602 févr. 202600:41:14

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading26 janv. 202600:53:50

Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.

#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 119 janv. 202600:38:21

Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#517 - Navigating the Night Sky12 janv. 202600:58:09

Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.

#516 - The Observer’s Calendar for January 202605 janv. 202600:38:14

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#515 - PiFinder with Richard Wolf-Jacobson29 déc. 202500:49:22

Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io

#514 - Beginner Christmas Scope Recommendations and Our Wishes Lists22 déc. 202500:56:44

Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.

#513 - Late Autumn Observing15 déc. 202501:00:28

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing sessions.

#511 - Mark Radice’s Recent Adventure08 déc. 202500:57:56

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to hear about his second trip to Namibia.

#512 - The Observer’s Calendar for December 202501 déc. 202500:33:09

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2025. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#510 - Getting Ready For Cold Weather Observing & Listener Emails24 nov. 202500:40:53

Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails. 

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