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The Astrocast: Astronomy & Astrophotography

Christopher "Roo" Page

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 111

A podcast about Astrophotography and Astronomy. Deep dive discussions into all things Astro. Gear, Best Practices, Interviews, and everything in between.

Follow along with host Christopher "Roo" Page as he takes you through his experience as a beginner in the hobby through becoming a semi-expert in SOME areas. A large community driven podcast that has a very personal touch to it. We try to make sure you'll learn something new every week. Dark sky trips, Club meetups, listener questions, gear reviews occasionally, best practices, NINA, ASIAIR, automating workflows, processing images in PixInsight and other software as well. Best Apps for Astro. We talk a little bit about everything.

You'll love The Astrocast!

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Episode 106 - Link in notes!

Season 1 · Episode 106

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 02:28

Episode 106 is here!

Please join us on the Youtube Channel this week for Part 2 of the Mono Procesing in Pixinsight Series, where Roo sits down w/Justin and Parish to learn how to work with Narrowband Data in Pixinsight! Whether you are a Seestar owner, a Planewave guy, or just a "refractor with OSC" kinda person like me, there is a LOT to learn in this series, and i can PROMSIE you, it WILL improve your techniques!

A VERY special thanks to Justin and Parish for all their help in making this series happen. Justin will be launching his own YouTube content in the near future, so make sure you subscribe to his channel in advance and turn on notifcations, that way you'll know right away when new content comes out! And if you haven't done so already, PLEASE subscribe to The Astrocast YouTube channel!

Thanks so much for your support, we'll be back in a couple weeks with a brand new episode!

Clear Skies!

Roo

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Episode 105 - Seuls Ensemble (Alone, Together)

Season 1 · Episode 105

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 03:47:08

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The EUROCAST! In this weeks episode, guest host Mark Lindley takes The Astrocast to Europe for a trip through Switzerland, the French Alps, and the Vosges Mountains, where online friendships finally become face-to-face conversations.

Between missed train stops, passport trouble, cloudy skies, and a shared meal, Mark catches up with Dr. Klaus Schweitzer and Tim from Belgium. There’s plenty of astrophotography talk along the way: traveling with camera lenses, remote observatories, processing software, simple star trackers, and knowing when to upgrade your gear.

But the moment that makes the trip comes under the stars, when Tim sees the Milky Way for the first time. Mark closes his journey with a personal reflection on loneliness, friendship, and finding your people, followed by his original poem, “Alone Together.”

Come for the stars. Stay for the company.

Featured guests: Mark Lindley, Dr. Klaus Schweitzer, Tim, and Roo.

Field-recording note: Parts of the car conversation have rough audio. To skip ahead to the cottage conversation, jump from 36:05 to 1:16:40.

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00:00:00 A first glimpse of the Milky Way — cold open
00:00:48 Mark takes the mic: welcome to the Eurocast
00:04:20 The friends, the route, and the plan
00:09:14 Arriving in Geneva
00:12:21 Chamonix and the French Alps
00:16:48 Alpine hiking, wildlife, and changing glaciers
00:20:42 Sponsor: Dark Dragons Astronomy
00:22:29 The Mont Blanc Express and a break in the clouds
00:26:26 Lausanne, passport trouble, and travel lessons
00:34:53 A missed train stop on the way to the meetup
00:39:05 Meeting Dr. Schweitzer and hitting the road
00:54:52 Finding time to image and planning for remote skies
01:16:40 At the cottage: meet Tim
01:22:06 Cooking dinner and talking dark skies
01:31:08 Camera lenses versus telescopes
01:37:07 Processing software and homemade mounts
01:47:54 Building a remote observatory setup01:58:09 Simple star trackers, dithering, and calibration frames02:09:19 Choosing gear, upgrades, and support02:20:32 Learning from the community02:28:49 One-on-one with Tim: photography and finding astronomy02:39:08 Generosity, friendship, and the Astrocast community02:50:21 Imaging together and learning to gather more data02:57:52 Mark shares his Mont Blanc Milky Way image03:03:22 Planning a simple Milky Way setup03:13:10 Finding the joy in less gear03:22:11 Under the Stars: a clearing above the clouds03:24:24 Tim sees the Milky Way for the first time03:29:20 Heading home: Mark reflects on the trip03:38:28 “Alone Together” — a poem by Mark Lindley03:41:13 Roo’s closing thanks and epilogue03:43:47 The Astrocast outro song

NEW LINK: Episode 104

Season 1 · Episode 104

Saturday, September 5, 2026 • Duration 01:02

Sorry to bother your feeds! I had to reupload this weeks video, here ya go!

https://youtu.be/vl6zu6NJoH0

Clear skies!

-Roo

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Episode 104 - See link!!!

Season 1 · Episode 104

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 01:02

UPDATE : Link updated, video back up! Sorry about that!

Hey Astrocast family! This week we have a VERY special episode for you, where me, Justin, and Parish sit down to discuss mono-processing in Pixinsight! There's no point in uploading an audio only version of this, so I thought i'd share the link! Hope to see you there, clear skies!

https://youtu.be/vl6zu6NJoH0

ALSO - we'll be back shortly with an all new audio episode!

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Episode 103 - Meteor Showers, meet Networking Powers!

Season 1 · Episode 103

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 01:06:01

✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics | 🪐 365 Astronomy

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Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and chats about getting back to basics, watching meteor showers with friends and family, and lots of new software for managing shared/networked folders and files.

RustDesk: https://rustdesk.com/
SyncThing: https://syncthing.net/
Home Assistant: https://www.home-assistant.io/

Affiliate links to popular Astrogear!
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Episode 102 - Reflect Deez Orbitals

Season 1 · Episode 102

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 01:00:26

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo sits down this week for a quick catch up with you guys to discuss his next project, and the ongoing NONSENSE that is Reflect Orbital. This one gets a little spicy, fair warning!!! Read the FCC Petition from AAS here. CALL OR WRITE YOUR LOCAL POLITICIANS! MAKE them do SOMETHING!

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🛒 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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First Light Optics: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/index/ref/astrocast/

🔭 GEAR DISCUSSED
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L: https://amzn.to/3S6iyTi
ZWO ASI6200MM Pro: https://bit.ly/4yIhZ2u
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Episode 101 - Nico is Back!

Season 1 · Episode 101

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 01:51:24

**YOUTUBE VERSION HERE!!!*** - you'll wanna see this!

How big does another galaxy look with the naked eye? In Chile’s Atacama Desert, Nico Carver saw the Large Magellanic Cloud hanging in the sky—so large that members of his group initially thought it was an ordinary cloud!

Welcome BACK to The Astrocast! Roo sits down with Nico Carver of Nebula Photos to discuss his Atacama astrophotography workshop, the Southern Milky Way, 3D-printed astro gear, AI, smart scopes, remote observatories, mono versus one-shot color and much more. We also explore Nico’s incredible images of Gamma Velorum, the Vela Supernova Remnant, the LMC, Corona Australis and the Southern Cross-to-Carina region.

Thank you to Nico for being such a wonderful friend of the show!

🔭 NICO CARVER / NEBULA PHOTOS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_gBdHekc74feh0bWqKJ1Q
Website: https://www.nebulaphotos.com/
AstroBin: https://app.astrobin.com/u/nebulaphotos
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nebulaphotos

🛒 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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✨ SHOP WITH THE ASTROCAST
Agena Astro: https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=8632339.cb455f
High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8141859.a5f5d85Amazon: First Light Optics:

EPISODE 100 - BORTLE 1 OR BUST (part 2)

Season 1 · Episode 100

Friday, July 17, 2026 • Duration 04:09:27

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!

WATCH this weeks new episode on YouTube! LOTS of video content!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UZA-h5MTw

We’re celebrating Episode 100 with a full-length road-trip adventure from Charlotte to the Bortle 1 skies of Utah. Join Parish and me as we visit Astro Peak, build remote observatory rigs, image under some of the darkest skies in the country, and reflect on 100 episodes of The Astrocast.

JOIN THE ASTROCAST PATREON
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https://www.facebook.com/TheAstrocastPod

AFFILIATE LINKS — PAID LINKS

Purchases made through the links below may earn The Astrocast a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Some ad blockers and strict privacy settings may prevent affiliate referral tracking. Thank you for supporting the show!BUILD YOUR OWN REMOTE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY RIG — AFFILIATE LINKSI’m still adding the DeepSkyDad FP2 flat panel and dew heaters, but here is the rest of the setup:GL.iNet Comet Remote KVMZWO ASI2600MC Pro Cooled Astronomy CameraZWO ASI120MM Mini Guide CameraZWO AM3N Harmonic Drive Mount with TripodMini PCZWO EAF Electronic Automatic FocuserZWO CAA Camera Angle AdjusterZWO 5 x 2-inch EFW Filter WheelSVBONY SV241 Pro Power HubAPC BE600M1 UPS Battery BackupNETGEAR GS305E Network SwitchTP-Link Tapo P316M Smart Power StripIf this kind of trip sounds great to you, consider joining our Patreon. You’ll get access to our members-only Discord, where 99% of adventures like these begin. While Parish and I were heading for Bortle 1 in the United States, our friend and cohost Mark was meeting up with other listeners in Europe. Stay tuned for that episode!Thank you for helping The Astrocast celebrate 100 episodes in style. Please stop by Facebook, YouTube, or—better yet—the Discord and say hello!CHAPTERS00:00 Why We Didn’t Fly01:00 Episode 100 & Astro Peak Update02:57 The CEM26 Remote-Mount Mistake07:07 Supporting The Astrocast09:23 First Night at Astro Peak11:45 Utah Drive & First Light 202715:34 Bortle 1 Skies & 100 Episodes18:43 The 100th-Episode Intro19:42 Final Night Under Bortle 1 Skies22:15 The Road From Charlotte to Utah24:11 Building Astro Peak Observatory26:05 First Piers & Parish’s Astro-Physics AP1100GTO30:48 Polar Alignment and First Light35:24 Five-Minute Unguided M8137:06 Sleeping Under the Milky Way39:26 Building the Remote Observatory Rigs45:26 Rho Ophiuchi and the Bortle 1 Sky46:31 The Otherworldly Drive Across Utah50:18 Ticaboo Lodge and Mile Marker 131:02:29 Setting Up a Bortle 1 Imaging Night1:10:15 Seestar, Rho Ophiuchi & 30-Second Exposures1:17:12 The 2027 Astrocast Listener Meetup1:23:03 Satellites, Space Ads & Saving the Night Sky1:30:14 Cosmic Perspective, Learning the Sky & Polar Alignment1:35:46 Parish’s Astrophotography Gear Journey1:43:44 Modern Star Trackers & Rethinking Smart Telescopes1:58:19 Harmonic Mounts & Ultimate Travel Rigs2:10:26 Integration Time, Processing & Growth2:14:08 Friendship and the Astrocast Community2:23:24 Life Is Short, Saturn & Endless Possibilities2:28:41 Remote Observatories and the People Who Inspire Us2:36:48 Final Thoughts Under the Milky Way2:39:28 The Astrocast Song2:42:41 Dropping Off Parish & Heading Home2:46:13 Road-Trip Essentials & Remote-Rig Backups2:59:34 Laws, Sober Driving & Mountain Safety3:05:27 Speed, Police, Brakes & Mountain Descents3:12:30 No Cell Service, Satellites & Starlink Mini3:25:01 Portable Fridge, Missouri Roads & Desert Comforts3:34:27 Scorpions, Wildlife & Remote-Site Safety3:41:57 Protecting Gear and Choosing Hotels3:48:51 Why You Should Bring a Friend3:55:34 Rental-Car Lessons & Two-Person Benefits4:00:20 Driving Limits and Knowing When to Stop4:04:16 Blue Horsehead First Light & Astro Peak Thanks4:07:01 Thank You, Astrocast Family4:07:55 Clear SkiesQuestions or comments?[Roo@TheAstrocast.com](mailto:Roo@TheAstrocast.com)Clear skies, and thank you for watching!

Episode 99 - Bortle 1 or Bust (Part 1 of 2)

Season 1 · Episode 99

Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 01:27:38

✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! We have a FULL video component with this weeks episode, which you can find here! There's some truly beautiful scenery while me and Parish make our way to the middle of nowhere! We drove nearly 5,000 miles in 10 days for an EPIC run to the Darkest Skies N. America has to offer!!! If you happen to watch the YouTube video, please give a like and comment, and subscribe! The Astrocast will have a lot more video content coming this year, so make sure you're subscribed!

If this kind of trip sounds great to you, please consider joining our Patreon! You'll get access to the incredible members only Discord where 99 percent of plans like these hatch! While me and Parish we're heading for Bortle 1 in the US, our friend and cohost Mark was meeting up with other listeners in Europe! Stay tuned for that episode, it's coming!

Thank you so much for all of your support, as the Astrocast prepares to celebrate it's 100th episode in STYLE!

Find us on Facebook! - if you don't join the Patreon, please stop by and say hi!

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Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Bortle 1 or BUST

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 00:35

Just a quick check in from the Tennessee rest area!!! If you’re seeing this because you scanned the QR code, welcome to the Astrocast Family!!!

clear skies!

Roo

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Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

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