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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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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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38:17

#461 - Obstacles to Doing Astronomy

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Chris and Shane share some obstacles that stop them from observing and what they do to mitigate.

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45:47

#460 - Lost Astronomy Gear and Listener Emails

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Some astro gear is lost in transit and a bunch of listener emails to go through.

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59:57

#459 - Winter Observing Plans

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/12/02

Chris and Shane talk about gear on their wish lists and what they plan to do over winter.

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41:00

#458 - Observer’s Calendar for December 2024

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/11/25

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in December 2024. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com

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45:12

#357 - Autumn Observing

The Actual Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Chris and Shane share their recent observing reports.

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