The AstroGuy Podcast

27:14

What's Up in the September 2025 Skies? 100th episode!

The AstroGuy Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Send us a text In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout September 2025. We’re also celebrating our 100th episode! Whether you’re just starting out in astronomy or you’re a seasoned observer, this episode has something for you! Here’s what we explore: Planetary Roundup — Two planets reach opposition this month! Find out when and where to see them at their very best. Lunar Feature of the Month — Explore one of the bright...

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22:01

The Great Astronomers: Henrietta Swan Leavitt, the...

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2025/08/09

Send us a text In this installment of the Great Astronomers Series, we dive into the life and legacy of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, one of astronomy’s most quietly revolutionary figures. From painstakingly measuring the brightness of stars on photographic plates to uncovering the relationship that would become the foundation for modern cosmology, Leavitt’s work changed our understanding of the universe. Learn how her discovery of the period-luminosity relationship in Cepheid variable stars enable...

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26:31

What's Up in the August 2025 Skies?

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2025/07/24

Send us a text In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout August 2025. So, if you're new to astronomy or you’re a seasoned amateur, this episode is for you! Here's what we explore: Planetary Rundown — When and where to see the planets this month. Lunar Feature of the Month: Schröter’s Valley — Learn about this dramatic sinuous rille near the Aristarchus Plateau and why it’s a favorite for lunar observers. Astro...

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23:09

All About the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

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2025/07/08

Send us a text Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode, we’re going to learn about a great new observatory, who it’s named for and learn about what’s behind this incredible instrument and take a look at its science mission. We’ll also take a look at the first images that they’ve released which are just amazing! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem! Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of c...

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31:41

What's Up in the July 2025 Skies?

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2025/06/29

Send us a text Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a look at what’s happening in the July 2025 skies. There’s a lot happening! Several bright planets are putting on a good show, there’s a decent meteor shower that will be visible, we’ll explore a trio of craters on the moon, learn about several Summer showstopping objects and much more! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a...

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20:10

Integration Time: Is more really better?

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2025/06/22

Send us a text Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast!, in this episode we’re focusing on one of the most essential topics in astrophotography—total integration time. Have you ever asked yourself why experienced astrophotographers spend hours—or even nights—on a single target? Well, we’ll break down exactly what integration time is, why it plays a vital role in your deep sky images, and how you can maximize your total exposure time for sharper, more detailed results. Whether you're a beginner in ast...

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21:54

What's Up in the June 2025 Skies?

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2025/05/28

Send us a text Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the top astronomical events in June 2025, including planetary alignments, lunar features, space exploration updates, and deep sky objects you won’t want to miss. Whether you're using a telescope, binoculars, or just your eyes, there's plenty to see in the night sky this June! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on yo...

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4:25

Looking Ahead: What's coming up on the podcast?

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2025/05/18

I've been getting over a bad head cold and I wasn't able to get the episode that I had planned to publish recorded. So, in this brief episode, we get a sneak peak into what's coming up in future episodes. Enjoy! Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod Cranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35 Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/...

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26:18

What's Up in the May 2025 Skies?

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2025/04/27

May has arrived, and with it comes warmer evenings, vibrant landscapes in full bloom, and a night sky packed with incredible sights to enjoy. Whether you're setting up a telescope, grabbing a pair of binoculars, or simply stepping outside to look up, there's plenty to see this month. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the highlights of the May night sky: Which planets are visible this month, when and where to look for them. We'll spotlight one of the Moon’s most breathtaking and det...

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27:10

Inside NEAF 2025: The World's Largest Astronomy Expo

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2025/04/14

April means it's time for one of the most anticipated annual events in amateur astronomy and this one isn’t in the sky. On April 5th and 6th the 34th North East Astronomy Forum, aka NEAF was held! In this episode we’ll highlight some of the vendors, talks and more. If you’ve never been to NEAF this episode lets you know why it’s a must-attend for visual observers, astrophotographers, and gear lovers alike. From top-tier speakers and cutting-edge gear and surprise product launches,...

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25:39

What's Up in the April 2025 Skies?

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2025/03/30

April is here! And with it comes warmer days, blooming flowers and trees along with crisp evening skies. This month the planets are still putting on a nice show, and we’ll explore one of the most famous areas on the Moon, learn about the Lyrid Meteor Shower, get a space mission update and explore some of the best that Canes Venatici has for us to observe on April evenings. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite po...

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58:15

Talking Smart Telescopes with Phil Harrington and Al...

The AstroGuy Podcast ·

2025/03/09

Smart telescopes are changing the way we explore the night sky, making astrophotography more accessible than ever. In this episode, I’m joined by two amateur astronomers, astronomy author Phil Harrington and Al Papsun to discuss the latest advancements in smart telescope technology. We’ll dive into the capabilities of many different smart scopes, exploring how these devices are reshaping the amateur astronomy experience. Are smart telescopes the future? What do they do well, and where do they...

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25:57

What's Up in the March 2025 Skies?

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2025/02/25

March is here, roaring in like a lion, and only time will tell if it will go out like a lamb. You’ve certainly noticed that the days are getting longer and soon, the Winter weather will make way for warmer temperatures as Spring approaches. This month, we’ll explore the planets, the crater Cassini on the Moon, a spectacular Lunar Eclipse that will be visible this month, then we’ll explore some of the galaxies that Leo has for us to enjoy and there’s a fun challenge there as well. ...

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67:38

Talking about the WVAA - A unique Astronomy Club

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2025/02/16

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Brown and Jonathon Eggleston, who are members of the West Virginia Astrophotography Association. This unique organization is promoting astrophotography at all levels, they hold monthly star parties, have an annual conference, the advocate about proper lighting and much more So enjoy the conversation as we learn about the WVAA It’s going to be a LOT of fun! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and ...

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22:57

What's Up in the February 2025 Skies

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2025/01/31

Winter is in full swing, and despite that February is often the coldest month of the year, it’s the shortest and there’s lots of great object to explore. In this episode, we’ll explore the planets and how to see them and an update on Comet ATLAS. We’ll look at several space mission updates, explore a large crater on the moon and then explore some of the best objects that can be seen in Canis Major. It’s going to be a LOT of fun! If you enjoy the episode, please subscrib...

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21:19

2024 - The Year in Review

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2025/01/12

2024 is behind us and it was a very busy year astronomically speaking. There were several groundbreaking space missions, eclipses, aurora, comets and much more that graced our skies. In the episode we’ll explore some highlights of the year. Stay tuned till the end as we have some information about what will be coming up as far as our content in the new year. It’s going to be a LOT of fun! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a...

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22:02

What's Up in the January 2025 Skies?

The AstroGuy Podcast ·

2024/12/31

Happy New Year!!! Hopefully you had a joyous holiday season filled with lots of clear skies! In this episode, we’ll discuss the planets, a meteor shower, a comet, then we’ll explore what is considered the brightest feature on the moon, before taking a sneak peek at some great astronomical events that will be happening in 2025. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem! Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of ...

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11:59

New Jersey Skies: The Rise of the Drones

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2024/12/21

This December sure has been interesting! Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the myriad of mysterious drone sightings that began in New Jersey in November. In this episode, we tell the story of the drong sightings, explain what a drone is, what they’re used for, along with tips to identify that what you’re seeing is actually a drone and not a plane or helicopter in the distance. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leav...

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19:14

What's Up in the December 2024 Skies?

The AstroGuy Podcast ·

2024/11/27

In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them. We also discuss a comet, meteor shower, another groundbreaking space mission and then we explore a snow man on the moon. Lastly, we’ll explore some holiday themed wonders in the night sky. It’s going to be a LOT of fun! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coff...

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20:07

Astronomy Basics

The AstroGuy Podcast ·

2024/11/20

When starting out in amateur astronomy, there are so many terms and concepts that are part of the hobby. Some are not easy to understand, some are. In this episode we’ll explore several of these and explain them in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. We’ll explore magnitude, angular measurements, celestial coordinates and more, all while revealing some helpful tips along the way to make your astronomical journey more fun. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, ...

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