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PODCAST

The Astrocast

Christopher Page

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

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All Episodes

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Episode 38 - HDR Composites of Orion and the Leonids...

The Astrocast ·

2024/11/13

WELCOME BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST!Thanks for joining us this week! And a special thanks to our newest Patreon member, Alex, for helping support the show! Thank you Alex! If you would like to support the show and join us in the members only discord for astro talk 24/7, please feel free to donate here!This week on the show, Roo is going through the motions to get things started. Talking about a new scope from ZWO (The Seestar 130) - he soon realizes something isn't quite right! NO WORRIES! After...

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Episode 37 - Let's talk Astro (Part 3)

The Astrocast ·

2024/11/03

WELCOME BAAAAACK TO THE ASTROCAST! Thank you for being patient with me for this episode, me and Jess had a little vacation time for our 10-year anniversary, so we disappeared for a bit! To thank you for waiting, we have SUPERSIZED this episode!A quick reminder - if you would like to support the show, there are several ways you can! The #1 choice would be to join our Patreon! This will get you access to the Members Only Discord, where we discuss all things Astro and Life each and every day! I ...

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Episode 36 - Auroras and Comets and Clear Skies, oh my!

The Astrocast ·

2024/10/17

Welcome baaaack to THE ASTROCAST! Sorry for the late show this week fam, it's been a BUSY week around here, preparing for a trip! We will be off next week... but don't worry, Roo has a VERY special ALL AP episode planned for Halloween when we return!This week we discuss a darn near PERFECT weekend of Astronomy, with many of us getting to see multiple "once in a liftime" astronomical events within a 3 day period! When does this happen?! 2024 has been one HECK of a year for astro, that's for su...

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HEADS UP! Aurora visible TONIGHT, listen!

The Astrocast ·

2024/10/10

Hey everyone! This is a heads up, tonight (10/10/24) is predicted to see a KP8/G4 Geomagnetic Storm, which should cause visible Aurora through much of the Northern Hemisphere! This means you will have the 2nd best chance in the last 20 years to see the Northern Lights from much lower-than-normal latitudes!If you happened to miss out in May, now is your chance! Make plans now, and tag me in your photos with #theastrocast - good luck, and CLEAR SKIES!Much Love- RooSupport the showEmail me at "R...

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Episode 34 - A GREAT COMET APPROACHES.

The Astrocast ·

2024/10/09

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! Share this episode, Astrofam! I have made the first half of this episode for absolute beginners who know nothing about Astronomy, so EVERYONE can see and appreciate the breathtaking show that C2023/A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is about to put on for us! If you have ever wanted a family member or friend to share in the experience of Astronomy but weren't sure how to get them on board, NOW is your time! This week on the show, Roo discusses C2023/A3 becoming a "Great Co...

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Episode 33 - 3 a.m. Trips aren't for Everyone!

The Astrocast ·

2024/10/03

Hey, Astrofam - This week I'm asking, as a local North Carolinian for my entire life, if you can help, please consider donating to the relief fund for Hurricane Helene here. Your donation is tax deductible, and 92% of every dollar given to the Red Cross goes DIRECTLY to the impacted victims to help them recover and get the help they so desperately need. Thank you for always being there. Welcome BAAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST! This week, Roo is taking you on a trip at THREE AM to another STAT...

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Episode 32 - Adjustable Aperture Telescopes?!

The Astrocast ·

2024/09/26

*Note - released a day early because production wrapped faster than expected! I mention this cause i'm not from the future ;)Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! This week, Roo talks about a fancy new type (sort of) of telescope that his hit the market, and the pros and cons of such a scope, including features/cost/quality.We also discuss the never-ending internal battle that is building an observatory!Shout out High Point Scientific for supporting the show, if you ever want to buy a piece of...

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Episode 31 - A Great Comet Approaches...?

The Astrocast ·

2024/09/19

Welcome BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST!If you would like join our Patreon to Support the Show and become a member of (our suddenly quite busy) Discord, please click here! I'll get back to you within 24 hours (usually much quicker!) and send the link. You'll also get a shoutout on the podcast! Please feel free to give whatever you can, we have levels at 1 and 5 dollars per month.This week on the show, we talk about quite a few topics, including C2023/A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas - will it be our next "great...

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Episode 30 - Orion Returns!

The Astrocast ·

2024/09/04

Support the Show!Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, we're talking about a whole grab bag of topics, chief among them the RETURN of the Winter Constellations! Roo explains when you can wake up, get out early, and start to see Orion, Taurus, and even a few planets!We are EXTREMELY excited to announce we have partnered with High Point Scientific! If you ever need to make a purchase, please use The Astrocast's affiliate link! It'll cost you no more and help the show out. Show your supp...

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68:15

Episode 29 - When Clear Skies Return/Shoot The Moon

The Astrocast ·

2024/08/27

Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast!Thank you SO MUCH for joining us this week, I'm super excited to be back, and we have an awesome show for you!If you would like to support the show, please chip in a few bucks to our Patreon here, and you'll get access to our members only Discord, a shout out on the show, and a few other things I'm planning for the near future!A giant THANK YOU to our Patreon Supporters!- Keri H.- David B.-AstroGeek SEK-Keaton S.-David H.This week, Roo recounts the last...

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Episode 28 - One Clear Night

The Astrocast ·

2024/08/15

Welcome back to The Astrocast!I hope you all like this weeks episode, it's a little shorter than usual, and the format is definitely different than we normally do, but given this week's schedule constraints, I thought it would be fun. If you would like to support the show, please feel free to donate via our Patreon! You can find it here.Please send in your questions, as I'd like to have a Q and A at the end of next week's episode! You can email them to rooastrocast@gmail.com - thanks!We'll be...

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59:02

Episode 27 - "Its so bad, it's not even wrong."

The Astrocast ·

2024/08/08

WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo opines on the terrible situation that has been the North American Milky Way Season of 2024. How has your Astronomy been these last few months?? Email me what your experience for Summer 2024 has been so far, at "rooastrocast@gmail.com", and we'll talk about it next week! We also take a look at some of the hobbies and keep Roo interested during the long, cloudy months of the summer season, and also one specific project that Roo has been dre...

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59:02

Episode 26 - Astrophotography Jargon Explained

The Astrocast ·

2024/08/02

Send me a Text Message!Sorry for the delay everyone!! Everything that can go wrong, sometimes go wrong! Murphys Law, as they say. You'll have to ignore the part where I mention this is a "YouTube episode", as the greenscreen key was messed up, and I couldn't fix it!!If I've learned one thing this week, it's to make sure your green screen is evenly lit!!Welcome back to the ASTROCAST!! This week, a topic that MAY require a 2 parter! Roo takes you through a HUGE number of Astrophotography terms ...

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Episode 25 - A Basic Astrophotography Setup

The Astrocast ·

2024/07/25

Send me a Text Message!WELCOME BAAAACK to the Astrocast! We're on YOUTUBE this week! If you'd like to check out the episode there, visit:Episode 25 - A Basic Astrophotography SetupBetter late than never!! Sorry guys - anything that could go wrong this week, DID GO WRONG this week. You know how it goes!This week on The Astrocast, Roo takes you through one of his favorite setups in AP, the venerable Camera and Tripod combo. He explains what kind of shots you can expect to get using this tried a...

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60:55

Episode 24 - All about Calibration Frames

The Astrocast ·

2024/07/16

Send me a Text Message!Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This week Roo is going to tell you all about Calibration frames! We go over what each type of frame is, why you use it, how to take it, and everything in between! Using Calibration frames is a surefire way to improve your astrophotography game BIG time with very little extra effort! If you would like to SUPPORT the show, you can do by donating just 1 or 5 dollars per month! You'll also get access to a our members only discord wher...

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56:05

Episode 23 - Light Pollution Sucks

The Astrocast ·

2024/07/10

Send me a Text Message!Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This is a SPECIAL week, as it's our videocast debut!!!If you would prefer to watch the video version of the pod, check it out here:The Astrocast Youtube ChannelIf you would like to SUPPORT The Astrocast, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon! You'll get a shoutout in a future episode, access to our members only discord, and hopefully a super cool virtual star party in the near future! If you're interested in helping for just ...

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No episode this week!

The Astrocast ·

2024/07/02

Send me a Text Message!Hey everyone! Roo here. No episode this week, but only because we're preparing for a very big one NEXT week! I hope you're all doing great, and i'll be back next Tuesday. Have a great holiday (if you're in the US) and enjoy NEW MOON!Clear Skies --RooSupport the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

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60:02

Episode 22 - Great Targets for Milky Way Season, and...

The Astrocast ·

2024/06/26

Send me a Text Message!WELCOME BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST!This week on the show, we'll be looking in to how to find the rarer nebula that aren't quite as common as many of the ones we see on a normal basis. Roo will give you specific instructions for how to visualize and locate nebula that you may have never heard of before!Also - we talk about how to avoid being scammed on a CERTAIN website that you should never go to for Astro gear! Don't be like Roo, learn from his mistakes!Links for this we...

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52:33

Episode 21 - Dark Skies Trip Recap!

The Astrocast ·

2024/06/19

Send me a Text Message!WELCOME BAAAACK to the Astrocast! I've missed being away and talking with you all, and I hope you've had a great new moon while I was gone! This week Roo takes you through a recap of his 2nd annual Dark Sky trip to B1/B2 skies and talks about some of the most fun he's had imaging in years, while using some of the simplest setups possible. You might be surprised to learn that his favorite photo of the entire trip did NOT require a telescope, or even a tracking mount!If y...

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Episode 20 - Tools to make you a better...

The Astrocast ·

2024/06/04

Send me a Text Message!What sort of tools can you find online to make you a better Astrophotographer? Better yet, HOW can you use those tools to become better? What sort of apps can make the hobby more fun? This week, Roo is going to dive deep into many of them. We'll cover everything from tools to help you determine if your 'scope is sampled properly, to whether the seeing is good tonight, and many other things you may or may not know about! Big news! We're starting a MEMBERS ONLY Discord! I...

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