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The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.

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29:41

#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2026

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2026/05/04

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

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51:38

#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails

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2026/04/27

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

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47:41

#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition

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2026/04/20

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

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46:19

#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized...

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2026/04/13

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

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62:05

#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory

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2026/04/06

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

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22:09

#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026

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2026/03/30

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

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60:15

#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter?

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2026/03/23

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

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48:42

#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition

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2026/03/16

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

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45:45

#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope

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2026/03/09

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

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30:45

#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2026/03/02

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

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39:10

#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition

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2026/02/23

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

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62:50

#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette

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2026/02/16

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

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55:40

#521 - Listener Emails

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.

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41:14

#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 2026

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2026/02/02

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

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53:50

#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading

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2026/01/26

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

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38:21

#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1

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2026/01/19

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

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58:09

#517 - Navigating the Night Sky

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2026/01/12

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

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38:14

#516 - The Observer’s Calendar for January 2026

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2026/01/05

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

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49:22

#515 - PiFinder with Richard Wolf-Jacobson

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2025/12/29

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

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56:44

#514 - Beginner Christmas Scope Recommendations and...

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/12/22

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

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