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Back to Search#105 - Objects to Observe In April 2021
Join Chris and Shane as they discuss solar system events and objects to observe in April.
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
#104 - Chris’s New Tiny Telescope, Finders, and Observing Reports
Chris purchased one of Shane’s miniBorg 50mm telescopes and is now a member of the Tiny Telescope club! Other discussion points in this episode are the different finders that are available and some o…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
#103 - Your Guide to Buying Used Astronomy Gear
Chris and Shane discuss where and how to buy used astronomy gear. This is a great way to acquire items that are on your wish list.
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
#102 - Double Star and Solar Observing Reports
Chris and Shane discuss their recent observing and share a listener report about observing double stars.
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
#101 - Deep Sky Observing in Auriga, Gemini, and Cancer
Chris and Shane discuss interesting deep sky objects that you can observe tonight! You can find show notes for this episode at actualastronomy.com.
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#100 - 40mm Eyepiece Comparisons and Observing Reports
Shane recently compared a 40mm Takahashi MC ortho to a 40mm Pentax kellner while observing some double stars and shares his thoughts. Chris has been doing some naked eye observing and a listener shar…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#99 - Gear Works: Diagonals and Eyepiece Field of View
Chris and Shane discuss the various options with different diagonals that are available and provide clarity on true field of view vs. apparent field of view with eyepieces.
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#98 - A New Eyepiece For Shane & Chris is Considering a Tiny Telescope
Shane shares the reasoning for buying a TMB 25mm Ortho and Chris shares why he is thinking about buying a 40mm telescope.
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#97 - Objects to Observe in March 2021
Chris and Shane talk about interesting objects and events to observe in March.
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#96 - Book Reviews and an Observing Log Template
Chris and Shane talk about a few different books as well as a review from a listener. Chris shares his observing log template and how to prepare to observe without having to fumble through a star atl…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago