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| Episode 106 - Link in notes! | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:02:28 | |
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 Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 105 - Seuls Ensemble (Alone, Together) | 17 sept. 2026 | 03:47:08 | |
JOIN THE FAMILY: The Astrocast | Weekly Astronomy/Astrophotography Podcast | Patreon 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. Chapters 00:00:00 A first glimpse of the Milky Way — cold open Music credit “La fille aux cheveux de lin” from Préludes, Book I by Claude Debussy. MIDI performance by Katsuhiro Oguri, rendered using Garritan Steinway; published by Quinn Mason. Sourced from IMSLP, file #280628, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. Mixed beneath poetry and closing narration for this episode. ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics | 🪐 365 Astronomy Please note!! When using affiliate links, PLEASE check and make sure you don't have an active ad-blocker/incognito mode on, as it will prevent the link from working. We also would like to welcome 365Astronomy as a new affiliate with the Astrocast! This affiliate has been requested for our friends across the pond in Europe, so I hope someone will use it. Thanks for your support!!! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| NEW LINK: Episode 104 | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:01:02 | |
Sorry to bother your feeds! I had to reupload this weeks video, here ya go! https://youtu.be/vl6zu6NJoH0 Clear skies! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 104 - See link!!! | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:01:02 | |
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! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 103 - Meteor Showers, meet Networking Powers! | 25 août 2026 | 01:06:01 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics | 🪐 365 Astronomy Please note!! When using affiliate links, PLEASE check and make sure you don't have an active ad-blocker/incognito mode on, as it will prevent the link from working. We also would like to welcome 365Astronomy as a new affiliate with the Astrocast! This affiliate has been requested for our friends across the pond in Europe, so I hope someone will use it. Thanks for your support!!! 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/ Affiliate links to popular Astrogear! Want to run a remote rig??? You can build your own version of my remote rig! The only things I don't have listed here yet are the DeepSkyDad FP2 and Dew heaters. I'm workin on that! Please note - these are affiliate links and The Astrocast receives a small percentage of the profits from the seller. The prices do not change for you, and it benefits the show. Win win! Get your AC Merch Today - https://qcroo.com/store If you enjoyed this episode and would like to make a 1 time contribution, please feel free to at Buy me a Coffee! If this kind of content is up your alley, please consider joining our Patreon! You'll get access to the incredible members only Discord where we all chat 24/7! Find us on Facebook! - if you don't join the Patreon, please stop by and say hi! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 102 - Reflect Deez Orbitals | 07 août 2026 | 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! Join our Patreon, and get access to the BEST community in AP!: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast 🛒 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Ad blockers, incognito browsing and strict tracking protection may interfere with affiliate tracking. Thank you for supporting the show! ✨ SHOP WITH THE ASTROCAST 🔭 GEAR DISCUSSED 🌌 BUILD ROO’S REMOTE RIG 👕 SUPPORT THE SHOW Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 101 - Nico is Back! | 31 juil. 2026 | 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 🛒 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Ad blockers, incognito browsing and strict tracking protection may interfere with affiliate tracking. Thank you for supporting the show! ✨ SHOP WITH THE ASTROCAST 🔭 GEAR DISCUSSED 🌌 BUILD ROO’S REMOTE RIG 👕 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🕒 CHAPTERS #Astrophotography #Astronomy #NebulaPhotos Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| EPISODE 100 - BORTLE 1 OR BUST (part 2) | 17 juil. 2026 | 04:09:27 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics **Please note!! When using affiliate links, PLEASE check and make sure you don't have an ad blocker, incognito mode, or blocked cookies... thank you for your support!!!** WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! WATCH this weeks new episode on YouTube! LOTS of video content! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UZA-h5MTw Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 99 - Bortle 1 or Bust (Part 1 of 2) | 06 juil. 2026 | 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! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Bortle 1 or BUST | 12 juin 2026 | 00:00:35 | |
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!!!
Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 98 - Let's talk Astro (w/Justin and Parish) | 03 juin 2026 | 02:54:02 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with his buddies Justin and Parish to talk Astrophotography! Remote imaging, Rokinon 135's, SSDs, HDDs, and everything in between! This is an EXTRA-LENGTH episode, so get comfy, and hopefully under a dark clear sky! Special thanks to Justin and Parish for spending the evening talking AP with me. Here's a link to the m48 Flange we discuss during the back half of the show, guaranteed to make your Rokinon/Samyang 135 a better rig! First Light Optics M48 to Samyang/Rokinon 135 Flange The Bambuu Labs 3d printing debacle! Great USB Cables we were discussing The prior links are affiliate links that help the show! If you make a purchase through one of them, you get the same great price, but a small cut of the profit goes to support The Astrocast. Thanks for your support! Join our PATREON! Become a member of The Astrocast Family today, and talk with us whenever ya please! You will get access to the AC Discord right away, and you'll love it! I also send a personal video thank you to every single person who joins, I greatly appreciate your support! Quick disclaimer: this is a discussion based on our opinions, interpretations, and publicly available information. Nothing we say should be taken as a legal claim, accusation, or statement of fact about anyone’s guilt, intent, liability, or wrongdoing. We’re here to comment, speculate, and discuss not to litigate. Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| AC Shorts (Trips a comin) | 30 mai 2026 | 00:30:02 | |
Hey Guys! Happy weekend :) <3 Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 97 - Capturing Exoplanet Transits w/Jorik | 27 mai 2026 | 01:14:42 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo recaps some of the preparations he is taking before setting off on a 4,000 mile round trip adventure to the darkest skies he has ever seen. Afterwards, he sits down with a new friend to talk about a VERY fascinating field, capturing exoplanet transits! Roo is extremely excited at the thought of capturing his own transit, and will definitely keep you posted on how his progress goes, as he makes it! If there's enough interest in this, I would consider doing a video episode going through all the steps! Join the Astrocast Family! - Gain access to our members only Patreon, access to Astropeak Remote Observatory in the wide open Bortle 1 skies of Utah, and become friends with some of the best astronomers in the world! Buy me a coffee if you enjoy the show! A big shoutout to our newest 3 members of the Astrocast family, Jesse, Sean, and Dr. Dave! Thank you guys for joining the Patreon and the Discord, you've been a breath of fresh air! Also, a big thank you to everyone who continues to use the affiliate links at the top of the post, if you use them when making any purchase through these vendors, you'll get the same great prices as always, but a small portion of the profits goes to benefit the Astrocast. Thanks so much for your support! LINKS from this week's episode! The Swarthmore Transit Finder - Find a transit happening in a solar system "near" you tonight! How to observe exoplanets (part of the NASA Exoplanet Watch programme) - The how! Read this first, to get a better understanding! Information about EXOTIC (EXOplanet Transit Interpretation Code) - Definitely check this out. The google form for EXOTIC advanced - You'll definitely need this!
And here's Roo's Astrobin - though it definitely needs some more photos! That'll be coming this summer, for sure. As a reminder, I'll be ON THE ROAD from June 12-22nd, so episodes will be flakey during this period...but stay tuned, cause it's gonna be worth it when we get back! Cover photo this week - credit to Acererak! Great image! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 96 - The NEAF Episode | 19 mai 2026 | 00:03:26 | |
https://youtu.be/b_54zFXexTI The NEAF Episode premiers on Youtube at 4pm EST 5/19/2026! I hope to see you there! Clear Skies!!! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 95 - Craving Dark Skies | 29 avr. 2026 | 01:01:39 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, join Roo as he takes you on a midnight journey to the middle of nowhere, a place where only Whippoorwills and Darkness dare to tread, a place where sleepy eyes are no match for the Milky Way! As a reminder, if you'd like to join the coolest Astronomy club there is, consider joining The Astrocast Society! Become a member today and get exclusive access to The Astrocast Discord - where you will meet and talk with like minded individuals 24/7. It truly is a GREAT place to be. You can also get exclusive access to Astropeak Observatory, a remote observatory in Utah under Bortle 1 skies! Join the Patreon now and when you reserve your pier Astropeak will pay for your membership! WIN WIN! We'll be off next week to take time for editing a HUGE episode that is coming up soon, but we'll see you in Mid-May! Happy early Milky Way season, get out there and see it! No excuses! If you'd like to see the photo Roo got from this trip, check it out here on the FB Page for The Astrocast. For 1 hour of exposures it came out pretty cool! Move Shoot Move Nomad - Currently sold out - but keep checking back! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 94 - Link in Description | 23 avr. 2026 | 00:02:38 | |
Click the link above to goto The Astrocast on Youtube, and see this weeks new episode! Thank you all SO MUCH for your support! Special episodes like this one are only possible because you all show your support by listening to all the others, and supporting the Patreon! Clear Skies! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 93 - Talking FILTERS w/James from Leviathan Optical | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:51:12 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down w/James from Leviathan Optical to discuss the current state of Astrophotography, Filters for OSC Cameras, and of course, the Spectral Pro from Leviathan Optical. James is an incredibly talented and smart astrophotographer based in Dublin, Dr. James Murphy is an endlessly fascinating guy who I could talk to for 8 hours if I didn't have to make dinner with my wife occasionally. I'm going to do my best to link to everything we discussed, but if I missed anything, please let me know! LINKS from this weeks Discussion: Get your Leviathan Spectral Pro at FLO! Horizon Astronomy (if you're in Germany, check em out!) Resources on Leviathan Optical (this is where you can find the tools/datasheets we discussed during the show) Gallery showing results from Leviathan Spectral Pro (including my Heart Nebula) Thanks so much for tuning in to the Astrocast, we'll be back with a new episode next week, and until then...as always - CLEAR SKIES!!!! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 92 - Astrobloke - A chat w/Glenn! | 08 avr. 2026 | 01:35:56 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down w/Glenn AKA Astrobloke to talk about Astronomy and Astrophotography! Please make sure to subscribe to the Astrobloke Youtube Channel and also check out his buddy Simon, on Simons Astro! We have a new shirt! Get yours here! I highly recommend the black, but it comes in 10 colors! Also, welcome Craig to our Discord Family! You can join here! Wish me luck at NEAF this weekend, follow The Astrocast FB Page to keep up with me if you can't make it yourself, and if you ARE going, please say hi if you see me! CLEAR SKIES! <3 Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Heads up!! SLS II Mission to the Moon LIVE tonight!!! | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:05:00 | |
Hey friends! Just a heads up that the SLS ii will be launching TONIGHT at 6:24 ET from Kennedy Space Center! This is our first trip back to the moon in DECADES and it's not something any lover of space will want to miss! You watch live from NASA's channel here. You can also join us on Discord to chat as the launch happens by joining the Patreon here! Thanks so much, CLEAR SKIES! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 91 - A Wild NEAF Approaches! | 26 mars 2026 | 01:00:42 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo excitedly waits for NEAF to arrive, talks about all the fun things he plans to do and hopefully all the awesome people he plans to interview! Also - we discuss Spring targets (in the Northern Hemisphere) as well as all the crazy aspects one has to consider for running a scope a thousand miles away. Join our Patreon Family! We would love to have you in the Discord, and welcome you to the fam! Just visit Patreon.com/TheAstrocast today to join! Links from this weeks show: Clear Dark Sky Light Pollution Map Are you going to NEAF??? The Astrocast is!!! I hope to see you there, make sure to come up and say HI! I'll have TRINKETS! Sign the petition to STOP Reflect Orbital from ruining our night skies. Read the Petition that the American Astronomical Society has filed with the FCC to stop this madness. Read the story about what’s happening here.
Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 90 - Let's Talk Astro | 17 mars 2026 | 01:16:44 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and catches you up on the last couple weeks, the good, the bad, and the UGLY (Reflect Orbital)! A BIG shoutout to our newest Patreon Family Members, Eddie and Tony! If you'd like to join the Astrocast family, visit our Patreon and you'll get a link to our private, members only Discord! It's THE best club there is! We talk remote rigs, filter wheels, the beauty of dark sky trips....AND WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM MANDOLINS....and i'm not talkin' fiddles! This weeks #socialmediastardust winner is Benoit de Mulder! Congrats Benoit! You'll be entered in to the contest to win a cash prize and a Seestar S50 from our partners at Astropeak Observatory! See this weeks cover image! Links from this weeks show: Check out Patriot Astro’s incredible NINA prebuilt sequences! Here’s a photo if you want to get the idea of it, and here’s a link to his youtube channel! Are you going to NEAF??? The Astrocast is!!! I hope to see you there, make sure to come up and say HI! Sign the petition to STOP Reflect Orbital from ruining our night skies. Read the Petition that the American Astronomical Society has filed with the FCC to stop this madness. Read the story about what’s happening here. Check out Deflock, a map that shows you were Flocks insane ALPRs are!
Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 89 - Dark Dragons Astronomy & The Future of Clear Dark Sky | 04 mars 2026 | 02:00:27 | |
Dark Dragons Astronomy✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Episode OverviewRoo sits down with Rick and Jeff, founders of Dark Dragons Astronomy, to discuss new hardware and software developments, large-aperture lunar observing, and a major announcement involving the historic Clear Dark Sky website. Also - The Astrocast is proud to Dedicate this episode to the late, great Attilla Danko. A very, very special and heartfelt thank you to his wife Ingrid, for her incredible work with Rick and Jeff through an unimaginably difficult time. From the entire astronomy community, we thank you Ingrid. Featured TopicsGear & Tools MentionedWant to get your own DragonLAIR WiFi Controller? Check em out! Wanna take care of your flats in the observatory? They can handle that too! Finally, if you need a rain sensor like we discussed during the show, check this out! If you want to say hi to Rick and Jeff - stop by the DDA Discord! If you need a quote/info for your observatory, you can also reach out here. Additional Resources and Links discussed TodayWhy Datacenters in Space are a Terrible Idea: Sorry I forgot your name for a minute there, Kyle! Canadian Meteorological Center Attila Danko memorial on Cloudy Nights David Lorenz Light Pollution Atlas WOW, this is AWESOME! Check it out!! Clear Darky Sky Web Archive (see the original version) Limiting Magnitude Calculator by Ben Sugerman DragonLight Mobile: Search your App store for “DragonLight Mobile”, available on iOS and Android! Dragon Device Finder: Search your app store for DragonLight Mobile or Dragon Device Finder. Available on both iOS and Android! Astropeak UpdateThere is currently one remaining Founder’s Pier spot available at Astropeak. Join our Patreon to reserve your spot and gain access to the Astrocast Society Discord community. Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 88 - Preparing for Dark Skies | 18 févr. 2026 | 01:02:46 | |
Join our Patreon today and get exclusive access to Bortle 1 Skies ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo catches you up on his preparations for running his first remote rig at Astropeak Observatory in Utah, and all of the successes and struggles he's had along the way so far. Also - we take the last part of the show to highlight 3 very special women for black history month. If you want to know more about them, check out the book! As of this writing, there's still ONE spot left at Astropeak, if you'd like to join us! If you would like to support the show AND reserve a founders pier at Astropeak, join our Patreon today! You'll get access to the Astrocast Society Discord, where the family meets every single day to talk all things astro! Not only that, but you'll get a DISCOUNT on your pier at Astropeak, that's a win win! Can't wait to see you there! Need help with your roll off roof observatory??? Check out our sponsors, Dark Dragons Astronomy for all the help you'll need! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 87 - MLAstro's founder, Minh Nguyen | 10 févr. 2026 | 01:37:25 | |
Join our Patreon today and get exclusive access to Bortle 1 Skies ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with the founder of MLAstro, Minh Nguyen! Minh started his company in Vietnam and has done a phenomenal job so far, and is looking to challenge the big guys in this field with his awesome equipment. You can check out Minh's work at MLAstro. This is a VERY in depth conversation that may not be for the brand new to the hobby, but I think for those of us who are interested in what goes in to starting a company like this, this is first hand knowledge you truly won't find anywhere else. Furthermore - Minh is just an awesome guy who is doing amazing work for the community, and for that, i truly commend him. As of this writing, there's still ONE spot left at Astropeak, if you'd like to join us! If you would like to support the show AND reserve a founders pier at Astropeak, join our Patreon today! You'll get access to the Astrocast Society Discord, where the family meets every single day to talk all things astro! Not only that, but you'll get a DISCOUNT on your pier at Astropeak, that's a win win! Can't wait to see you there! Need help with your roll off roof observatory??? Check out our sponsors, Dark Dragons Astronomy for all the help you'll need! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 86 - Nate from Astropeak Observatories | 05 févr. 2026 | 01:12:11 | |
Join our Patreon today and get exclusive access to Bortle 1 Skies ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with Nathan from Astropeak Observatories, to talk about what it's like to actually take the dive in to opening a remote observatory! We get in to the challenges, the rewards, and how to pick the best spot, and a WHOLE lot more! Special thanks to Mark Linley for the poem shared near the end of the show! If you've ever wondered about imaging remotely from a truly dark location, this is the episode for you! If you would like to support the show AND reserve a founders pier at Astropeak, join our Patreon today! You'll get access to the Astrocast Society Discord, where the family meets every single day to talk all things astro! Not only that, but you'll get a DISCOUNT on your pier at Astropeak, that's a win win! Can't wait to see you there! Thanks so much to Nate for taking the time to sit down and talk with us, and we'll definitely keep you updated on how things go! I personally can't WAIT for May! Credit for Music: "Mana Two - Part 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 85 - ZWO Announces the AM7 | 27 janv. 2026 | 01:08:29 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics JOIN US on the Patreon to get exclusive access to Astropeak Observatories! Only 9 spots remain as of 1/27/26! Bortle 1 skies from 7000 ft, you heard that right! Welcome baaaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through the crazy winter weather we've experienced in Charlotte over the last weekend, the less than stellar Aurora Show in N. America (glad some of you European listeners got to see it!!) as well as honoring a great man, a mother, and a lot more. New mounts, including the ZWO AM7, and MLAstro with the SAL33, and SAL66! I'm dropping the episode 1 day early, because why not??? Also - I had a lot more written, but it got deleted accidentally! OOPS! Congrats to PARISH for winning this weeks #socialmediastardust challenge! If you would like to enter to win a cash prize and a Seestar S30 Smart Telescope, just hashtag #socialmediastardust or tag The Astrocast on your image, and you may be next weeks winner! Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! Check out ML Astro and their new mounts here! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! Clear Skies! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 84 - Remote Rigs and How to Run Em | 15 janv. 2026 | 01:07:52 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY ASTROCAST! Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week on the show, Roo takes you through SWITCHING TO NINA! He's finally decided to pull the trigger and move away from the ASIAIR for his main widefield imaging rig, and there are a LOT of choices that need to be considered to make that happen! We also discuss some of the hardware choices that go in to it, including choosing a PC. Check out the links below for all the things we discuss this week! Finally, Roo talks about the incredibly exciting new partnership with ASTROPEAK OBSERVATORIES! If you would like to reserve one of the remaining piers for the first run (there will be more in the future of course, but early birds get in first!) make sure you join the Patreon!!!! Not only will you get five dollars off your mount (which makes your Patreon/Discord membership free!) but you will get access to the AMAZING community of like minded individuals and all of the awesomeness that comes with it! We are also going to start doing standing monthly tutorial days where myself and others will get on video chat with the rest of the group and answer any and all questions that you might have! Finally, I probably don't need to tell you this, but Nathan, proprietor of Astropeak Observatory, is a member of the Discord as well! That's not to mention all the other incredibly bright minds that are part of the group...it really is a special collective! JOIN THE PATREON HERE, and get your discount to reserve your pier today!!! Links from today's show: SVBONY Powerbox + USB Hub (these really are amazing) The Mini PC I went with (You can go with any mini PC really, just make SURE it has a REAL processor, Ryzen! Do NOT get a N100 or N150 processor, you'll regret it!) Losmandy Dovetail Plate (I really LOVE this dovetail. It's great in pretty much every way. Highly, highly recommended. And the price can't be beat when compared with others. Ok - i guess you could pay twice as much and get a fancier color? But me...i'd rather have the extra money.) Rain Sensor Module This is the module I told you I got a 2 pack of, they're really cool! Can be programmed to arduino, ESP32, or raspberry pi! Good luck! NINA - Nighttime Imaging 'N Astronomy! The best astro-software there is! Leviathan Optical Spectral Pro LP Filter I have one on long term loan from Leviathan, and it's incredible! It never comes off my Askar. Congrats to Jett Spaulding, this weeks #socilamediastardust winner! Jett- you'll be entered in for a chance to win $100 and a ZWO Seestar S30 telescope at the end of the contest! Good luck, and keep up the GREAT work! Special thanks to Nathan and Astropeak for sponsoring the giveaway, it is greatly appreciated! We'll see you soon, until then - as always... Clear skies! <3 Roo Any links above may be affiliate links which a small portion of the profits will go to help support the show, thanks so much for your support! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 83 - Data Management (Youtube Video!) | 01 janv. 2026 | 01:36:38 | |
Check out the video here! - you'll wanna watch this weeks episode if ya can! This week on The Astrocast, Roo, Justin, and Parish get together to discuss Astrophotography data management, Pixinsight, Network Attached Storage, NINA, and a whole lot more, on this weeks episode of The Astrocast. If you would like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast On today's episode, you'll learn all about: Justin's method for dealing with MASSIVE amounts of data Parish's method for dealing with a more "normal"/human amount of data Some awesome tips and tricks for Pixinsight NAS Storage for AP Event Scheduler for NINA ..and a whole lot more! If you like the video, please subscribe! You can also find The Astrocast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen! Links from this weeks show: Follow the Deepsky Collective on Instagram Jellyfin (Open source media server): https://jellyfin.org/ NINA: https://nighttime-imaging.eu/ A very special thank you and shout out to Parish and Justin for joining me this week. A huge heartfelt hug going out to @DylanODonnell hoping he recovers quickly, the community needs you, and you're just too great of a guy for this to hapen to. Godspeed Dylan. Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| HEADS UP! YouTube Premiere tomorrow night! CHECK NOTES! | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:00:54 | |
Hey everyone, it's Roo! Hope the end of 2025 is treating you well! We will be doing a SPECIAL live premier for Episode 83 of The Astrocast over on Youtube, and I hope to see you all there! I'll be live in the chat with you, so if you want to stop by and say hi, it should be happening between 7 and 9pm EST on 12/31. The Astrocast Live Premiere on Youtube Look forward to seeing you soon, clear skies! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 82 - Io Saturnalia! | 24 déc. 2025 | 01:20:05 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics That's io, as in, EEE OH! "io, Saturnalia!" - shout it from the rooftops! WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from having a nasty cold last week, and thrilled to be with you! This week on the show, we talk about some ancient Roman traditions that celebrate the winter solstice and the holidays! We also discuss the "flavor of the week", Veralux Hypermetric Stretch (That's a moutful!) along with many other topics, including an announcement about a change to the shows format starting in 2026!!! I know it sounds scary, but believe me, this is for the best, and will mean BETTER QUALITY episodes, full stop! A huge congrats to John Walsh for winning this weeks #socialmediastardust challenge! You can check out his photo here! It's also this weeks cover art, I hope you don't mind John! i did watermark it for ya ;) Links from this weeks episode: Sky Quality Meter (SQM) - https://bit.ly/3MJaDse Leviathan Optic Spectral Pro - https://shop.leviathanoptical.com/products/leviathan-spectral-pro Windy (iOS and Android) - https://www.windy.com Meteor Shower Calendar! - https://www.imo.net/resources/calendar/ Rain Sensor (2 pack) - https://amzn.to/4awuJzQ Dark Dragon Astronomy - https://darkdragonsastro.com/ If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support! Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! Thanks for listening, clear skies! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| I'm Sick! :( | 18 déc. 2025 | 00:02:04 | |
Hey everyone! Hope you're doing great. Just checking in to let ya know i'm under the weather this week, been pushing myself a little too hard lately and it seems my body has finally caught up with my mind. I'll be taking the week off to get some rest and hopefully recover quickly, and will be back with you guys in no time. Enjoy those stars for me while i'm away, and clear skies to you all! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 80 - Building an Astrophotography Processing Computer | 09 déc. 2025 | 01:22:48 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from Thanksgiving break, and ready to talk about Astrophotography processing PC's! This week on the show, we go deep on what matters and what may not matter quite as much when building an ideal comptuer for AP processing. It goes without saying - these are just my OPINIONS! You may completely disagree with me on much of this, and that's okay! Building a PC is great because you can make it a thousand different ways, and none are truly "wrong"! Also - congrats to Ben for winning this weeks #socialmediastardust challenge! Finally - we end the episode with an AWESOME song! Welcome back, indeed! Remember - you can always support the show by using any of the above links to make your purchases for AP, it helps a lot! Have you gotten your Astrocast Merch yet??? There's still time for Christmas! Links from this week's show: DragonLight Mobile (Flat Panel App for iPad) And a link to our always great sponsor and friends of the show, Dark Dragons Astronomy! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support! Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! Thanks for listening, clear skies! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| The Backyard Naturalists - Interview w/Roo | 01 déc. 2025 | 00:33:50 | |
Hey everyone! We're still off this week for the holiday break, but worry not - i'm back in the driver seat and working on an awesome episode for next week! While you wait, I thought you might enjoy listening to an interview I did on another podcast about Light Pollution! If you like the show, feel free to check out Lori and Debbie here: The Backyard Naturalists We'll be back next week with an all new episode...it's been cloudy and rainy in Charlotte! Hope you're having clearer skies than us! <3 Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 78 - The Astrocast, After Dark | 20 nov. 2025 | 00:57:18 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to Late Night, with The Astrocast! This week, Roo quietly takes you on a journey through...well, you'll just have to listen for yourself and find out. The Astrocast will be off for Thanksgiving in the USA, but we'll be back the week of 11/30 with an ALL NEW episode! Don't go anywhere! Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support! Thanks for listening, clear skies! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 77 - For Drizzle My Shizzle | 14 nov. 2025 | 01:00:33 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics HEADS UP! There's an awesome sale happening on the ASKAR FRA300! It's got a HUGE discount on it, but it won't last long! Get yours here, and help the show a bit! Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you on an adventure through the history of DRIZZLING! The why, how, and where! THE WHO! ALL THE W'S!!! We also crown a week 2 winner of #socialmediastardust and talk about light pollution, you know, the usual! Shout out to Jon and James, new member of the Patreon/Discord Fam! Welcome to the group my friends! Links from this weeks show: DragonLight Mobile (Flat Panel App for iPad) Astronomy Tools Under/Oversampled Calculator! Congrats to Matthew Sunkin! This week's #SocialMediaStardust winner! Check out his photo here! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support! Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! Thanks for listening, clear skies! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 76 - Social Media Stardust | 05 nov. 2025 | 01:05:54 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through a bunch of awesome new plugins he recently discovered (check out the links below!) and announces a new weekly segment for the show!!! Congrats to Christy Toms from Australia for being the first winner of Social Media Stardust! Great photo, Christy! We also discuss the return of the Great Nebula in Orion, and SVBONY coming in to its own as a hardware manufacturer! Links from this weeks show: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support! Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! FULL LIST OF SCRIPTS FOR PIXINSIGHT (copy each one individually and paste in to your repository section in PI, as described in the episode): https://www.rc-astro.com/BlurXTerminator/PixInsight Thanks for listening, clear skies! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 75 - Legendary Mic Edition | 29 oct. 2025 | 01:00:01 | |
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! We celebrate a large milestone this week with our third, and FINAL (hopefully) microphone! Please welcome, all the way from broadcast Nirvana, the Shure SM7B! If the Astrocast was Goku, we'd have some GIANT hair by now! If I sound particularly silky smooth this week - get used to it! I finally took the plunge and upgraded the trusty Rode PodMic to the legendary Shure SM7B. A giant thank you to all the supporters and longtime listeners of the show, when I started The Astrocast I remember looking at the SM7B and thinking, "I'll never have one of those!" - and now we do! Thank you!!! THIS WEEK on the show - Roo's recent great luck with clear weather has clearly run out - with a veritable lake of rain hitting Charlotte over the last week, with no end in sight. At least the kids will get no rain for Halloween! Reactions to last weeks episode on Reflect Orbital, plus the man who "finished" astrophotography! We also go over the many uses of GPT for AP, which you may have not thought of! That and so much more, all on this week's Astrocast! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy! The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 74 - "A dystopian nightmare!" | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:55:07 | |
**WARNING! Roo gets a bit ANGRY during this one!** Shop trusted astronomy retailers using our affiliate links: Every purchase helps keep The Astrocast ad-free and delivering the top-notch content you deserve! A special thanks to our friends-of-the-show and long-time sponsors, Dark Dragons Astronomy! Check out DDA for all your observatory needs!
Links from this weeks show: Email these jerks and tell them they suck if they put giant mirrors in our night skies Flat Tracing Panels: https://amzn.to/4ntTrUk Scott Meyers: Off to be the Wizard (audiobook) Scott Meyers: Off to be the Wizard (physical book) #StopLightPollution #DarkSkiesForAll Join the Patreon community for access to our members only Discord family, the Astrocast Society! We've COMPLETELY rebuilt our Discord from the ground up, and it really is a sight to behold! Special thank you to Tim for all his hard work in recent weeks to get this up to date! THANK YOU to our newest members, Chris, Ken, and Lex!! Welcome to the Astrofam! Now that there's a bit of chill in the air...Don't forget to get your Astrocast Hoodie!!! OR Bumper Sticker! If you'd like to support the show with a one time donation, Buy Me a Coffee — every bit of support helps us continue exploring the night sky together. We'll be back next week with another all-new episode, and until then - as always - CLEAR SKIES! <3 Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 73 - The 7...2600 Club | 14 oct. 2025 | 01:35:30 | |
Shop trusted astronomy retailers using our affiliate links: Every purchase helps keep The Astrocast ad-free and delivering the top-notch content you deserve! Join the Patreon community for access to our members only Discord family, the Astrocast Society! We've COMPLETELY rebuilt our Discord from the ground up, and it really is a sight to behold! Special thank you to Tim for all his hard work in recent weeks to get this up to date! Now that there's a bit of chill in the air...Don't forget to get your Astrocast Hoodie!!! OR Bumper Sticker! If you'd like to support the show with a one time donation, Buy Me a Coffee — every bit of support helps us continue exploring the night sky together. #DarkSkiesForAll 🌠 WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through many topics, including two beautiful comets (SWAN and Lemmon) that MAY become Naked Eye visible, as well as becoming a member of the 2600 club! We'll also sit under the stars and catch up with Tauras the The Pleiades for a bit, and wrap things up with some great recommendations! Hope you're all doing GREAT, and I'm super happy to be back! We'll be back next week with another all new episode, and until then - as always - CLEAR SKIES! <3 Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 72 - Swan Song | 03 oct. 2025 | 01:16:16 | |
AC HOODIES AVAILABLE NOW!!! To celebrate the coming of Orion in the Northern Hemisphere, along with colder weather, the Astrocast is releasing it's first HOODIE! I've got one, and I promise you, it's GREAT! Very comfy, very stylish, AND it fights Light Pollution wherever you go! Grab one today and support the show while starting that all so important conversation everywhere you go! We also now have Bumper Stickers! Would you like to make a one time donation to show your support for the show, so I can keep making episodes like this one? I understand not everyone wants to subscribe to a monthly Patreon, but if you still wanna show some love, feel free to buy me a coffee! "Swan Song" Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868–1921) was an American astronomer whose work quietly but profoundly reshaped our understanding of the universe. As a “computer” at Harvard College Observatory, she spent countless hours examining photographic plates of stars, and in doing so discovered a relationship between the brightness and period of Cepheid variable stars. This “Leavitt Law” became the cosmic yardstick that allowed astronomers like Hubble to measure the true scale of the Milky Way and the expansion of the universe. Though she worked in relative obscurity during her lifetime, her insight remains one of the cornerstones of modern cosmology. If you ENJOYED this story, and would like to support the show, while also joining us for private chat in our members only discord, please consider becoming a member of The Astrocast Patreon! You can also support the show by making your astro-purchases through our Affiliate Links: You get the same great prices as always, and a small cut of the profits goes to the show! WIN WIN! Special thanks to Parish for making a LARGE purchase through High Point this week with our affiliate link, THANK YOU PARISH!!! <3 CREDITS for music used on in “Swan Song”: "The Minstrel Boy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Equatorial Complex " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Mana Two - Part 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Bleeping Demo " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Chillin Hard " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Gregorian Chant " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Mana Two - Part 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Mana Two - Part 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Night on the Docks" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Screen Saver" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Sergios Magic Dustbin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "That Zen Moment" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Sincerely" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Carl Sagan Speaking” credit to Carl Sagan Foundation Licensed under Creative Common Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 71 - A NEW Challenger Approaches! | 23 sept. 2025 | 01:00:36 | |
The Astrocast has partnered with First Light Optics!!! We now have an affiliate program that all of our European listeners can use to support the show. Thanks so much as always, make sure to use this link to support the show and get the same great prices and service as always from FLO! A small proceed of the portions will go to help pay for the show, thank you as always! WELCOME BAAAAACK TO THE ASTROCAST!!! This week, Roo reviews an AWESOME new light pollution filter - and takes you through what makes him think it separates itself from all the others on the market! The Leviathan Optics Spectral Pro is a pricey piece of kit for sure, but for those of us in B6+ areas, it could definitely be worth the reach!!! If you would like to see the Heart Nebula Photo and a comparison shot taken with bother the Leviathan and the L PRO, have a look at the FB Page! While you're there, give us a follow and say hi! We also discuss upcoming astronomical events, a C8 update, guiding cameras, and a whole lot more! If you would like to support the show, please feel free to use any of our affiliate links when making your astro purchases! You get the same great price, and a small portion of the proceeds goes to support the Astrocast! WIN WIN! You can also support the show by joining our Patreon and becoming a member of The Astrocast Society! You'll immediately get access to the Astrocast private Discord, where you can chat with me and all the rest of the group about all things astro, and even life! ITS AN AMAZING GROUP!!! Until next week, clear skies!! <3 Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 70 - The C8 | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:59:58 | |
SVBONY Filter Drawer w/Extra Drawer We have a new Amazon Affiliate account! The SVBONY Filter Drawer discussed on todays episode can be purchased through this link for the same normal price, and you'll help the show a little with your purchase! Thanks!!. You can always use our affiliate links to High Point Scientific and Agena Astro as well! I am working on getting more affiliates setup, such as First Light Optics in Europe - please stay tuned! We DO now have an Amazon Affiliate link for all of your little bits and bobs/odds and ends! This week on the show, Roo discusses the trials and tribulations of getting his first Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope setup, and everything that it entails! We also discuss why it's so important to insure your scopes, and what your home insurance doesn't cover. Thank you to EVERYONE who has been listening to the show, and I really want to thank all the folks that have been engaging with the Astrocast Facebook Page (even though there's a capital C in Astrocast and it drives me NUTS!) as of late. I have posted many of the images of the C8 there - please go have a look and leave a comment/say hi! Thanks for tuning in this week, see ya soon! *Please note - links posted are affiliate links - and a small percentage of the profits from any purchases made using said links will go to support the show. Thank you so much!* Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 69 - First Light 2025 | 02 sept. 2025 | 02:00:18 | |
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! THIS WEEK - The biggest, longest Astrocast episode EVER! With no further ado...I give you, FIRST LIGHT 2025! A veeery SPECIAL THANKS to Mark and Whitney for hosting, and a very special hello and miss ya to Parish, Eric, Jay, Jesse, Hamza, and Marks Pops for making this happen! If you would like to potentially join us for the next First Light - join us in the Discord! You can join by becoming a member of The Astrocast Society on Patreon. We are also in beginning talks for Euro First Light next year! Links from this weeks show: Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? - New merch drop coming soon!! If you've been waiting for something warmer...you won't have to wait much longer! If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! We'd love to have you as a member of the Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way! The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro! Music Credit: Acid Rappers 2002 - Chris Page/Nick Page/Emmanuel Stalling Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 68 - Wisconsin Bound! | 21 août 2025 | 01:00:47 | |
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? T Minus 2 days until it's wheels up for Dark Skies! Roo is going on his first ever FLIGHT for a dark sky trip, and takes you through many of his thoughts before. We also discuss a new FILM camera (35mm AP, anyone?!) as well as his lovely wife Jess joining him to see the Milky Way for her first time ever!!!! Links from this weeks show: The Pelican Case (still on sale!) 3D Printed Camera Caps, M42/48/55/68 M and F If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! We'd love to have you as a member of the Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way! The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 67 - Growing Weary of the Rain | 14 août 2025 | 00:58:22 | |
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! A HUGE shoutout and welcome to our newest Discord/Patreon members, Jeremy, Vitor, Matt, and Ron!!! I won't lie to you astrofam - it's been a rough few weeks! Between recovering from the nasty bug i caught and the non-stop rain we've had in Charlotte for the past month, I MISS THE STARS!!! Check out this awesome app that listener Graham sent in, thanks again Graham! If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro! Support the show by shopping here: Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 66 - Travel Light, or Travel RIGHT? | 07 août 2025 | 00:58:54 | |
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? This week Roo sits down and goes over several topics - including an upcoming dark sky trip to the deep woods of Wisconsin! Will he get clear skies every night?! Probably not! Will he have a great time?! ABSOLUTELY! A big thank you to our newest Patreon member Matt D. - he joined right after I finished the edit this week, tune in next week for a special thank you, Matt! If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way! The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 65 (Youtube Ep) - Space Coast: Ghost to Ghost | 01 août 2025 | 00:58:08 | |
Go find this episode on Youtube! Lots of great photos/video to go with it! WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! It's been a long few weeks away, but I'm THRILLED to be back! This week Roo recaps his journey to the Space Coast of Florida, along with meeting an amazing listener, visiting Springfield, and finally - seeing the Saturn V in person at the Kennedy Space Center!!!
Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 64 - Let's Talk Astro (Gear!) | 11 juil. 2025 | 01:01:13 | |
Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us this week! Sorry for the late release, but i've been packing for vacation! As such - i'll be gone for the next two weeks, but we'll be back come new moon with another new episode! This week on the show, Roo talks to you about deciding to move away from ASIAIR for his home observatory, considerations for mini-pc's for running said observatory, as well as many new pieces of gear that he like's the look of! We also go over some of the MANY benefits of putting your ASIAIR in to station mode! If you would like to join our Patreon and become a member of the Discord so we can talk, please join us here!!! Starting as low as 1 dollar a month! A HUGE shout-out to our newest member, Leonardo from Tasmania, by way of Italy! Links from this weeks show: Apertura Carbonstar 8 Inch Imaging Newt Also - if you're just doing general shopping, you can use our regular referral links and the AC will get a small portion of the proceeds at no added cost to you, thanks so much for supporting the show! I'm STILL working on getting some UK connections in place, thank you for your patience! The Astrocast Highpoint Scientific Referral Link Agena Astro - Astrocast Referral Link Thank you so much for listening, and i'll look forward to being back soon, and talking with you all again! CLEAR SKIES! -Roo Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 63 - The pictures...ARE MOVING! (YouTube Episode) | 03 juil. 2025 | 01:00:56 | |
HOLD YOUR HORSES! If you haven't listened yet, watch! This is special VIDEO episode of the show, brought to you by our Patreon Supporters!! Watch here: Welcome BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST! This week is VERY special, because we're doing it up VIDEO-STYLE on Youtube! We haven't done a video episode in quite some time, so figured now was right!
Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 62 - One Clear Night (pt. 2) | 25 juin 2025 | 01:09:10 | |
Welcome BAAACK to The ASTROCAST! I've MISSED you all so much! Happy to be back with an extra-long, extra SPECIAL episode. A HUGE thank you to listener and Patreon Member Ben for sending in the incredible audio clip at the beginning of this week's episode, thank you Ben!!! If you would like to support the show, please feel free to join our Patreon and also become a member of the Members Only Discord. Also - WHERE ARE YOU ACERERACK?!?! Send us a message! NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW! Get your Astrocast shirt today! Click the link and show your support while looking AWESOME! If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way! Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you! The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro! Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! | |||