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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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01:00:25

#481 - April Observing Sessions

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.

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28:07

#480 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2025

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2025/04/28

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

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52:03

#479 - Comet C2025F2 SWAN and Listener Email

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails.

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55:08

#478 - Favourite Equipment by Elimination

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Chris and Shane each share their choices if they had to pick one telescope, three eyepieces, two accessories, and one star chart from their current collections.

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28:06

#477 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2025

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/04/07

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

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50:27

#476 - Gear Talk and Listener Emails

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails.

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01:02:31

#475 - A History of Planetary Motion with Dave Chapman

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show. Dave shares the history of how humans began to understand planetary motion.

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01:04:48

#474 - Skies Over the Southern Ocean with Michael Wright

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Chris and Shane welcome Michael Wright back to the show to hear about the observing he was able to do in the Southern Hemisphere.

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57:47

#473 - Sirius Observing in Canis Major

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Chris and Shane read a listener observing report that is an excellent guide to objects in Canis Major. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

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51:45

#472 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2025

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

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01:00:41

#471 - Naked Eye Observing

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Chris and Shane talk about some ways to observe during the winter when it’s too cold to bring optics outside.

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01:02:43

#470 - Gear Haul with Craig Levine

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Chris and Shane welcome Craig back to the show to talk about the amazing gear he received from his brother.

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32:29

#469 - Non-Astronomy Things We Do While Observing

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Chris and Shane talk about the things they do while astronomy that have nothing to do with astronomy.

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38:56

#468 - Observer’s Calendar for February 2025

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2025.

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44:15

#467 - Eyepiece Updates and Contact Red Polymer Advice

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Chris shares his eyepiece plans for the 7” TMB refractor and the guys continue the conversation on cleaning eyepieces.

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45:57

#466 - Listener Emails and Christmas Gifts

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Chris and Shane share listener emails.

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01:04:33

#465 - 7” Refractor First Light

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Chris shares his first light report with the 7” TMB refractor. Shane joined Chris for second light with the 7” and the guys talk about the views.

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53:12

#464 - Observing Lists and Eyepiece Cleaning

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Chris and Shane talk about some of the non-observing astronomy things they do when they can’t observe.

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37:24

#463 - Observer’s Calendar for January 2025

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/12/30

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

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44:18

#462 - Atmospheric Dispersion Correctors

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Chris and Shane welcome welcome Alister Ling back to the show to talk about atmospheric dispersion correctors (ADC).

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