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Back to Search#95 - An Introduction to Deep Sky Objects
Chris and Shane provide a general overview of deep sky objects and some of the observational history.
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#94 - Finally, We Have Our Own Observing Report
Shane tried to split Sirius A and B during two observing sessions and observed the Lunar Wall. Chris provides an update on his Webb research project.
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#93 - Deep Sky Observing in Canis Major, Canis Minor, Monoceros, and a Few Other Constellations!
Chris and Shane talk about some of the best deep sky objects to observe right now!
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
#92 - Listener Observations of Sirius B - A Bucket List Double!
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. It is also a very difficult double to split. Chris and Shane discuss two listeners observations that recently observe red Sirius B.
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#91 - Telescopes and the Lunar X
Special guest, Dave Chapman, joins Chris and Shane to chat about telescopes and his role in making the Lunar X a popular observational target. Check out actualastronomy.com for some extra links to Da…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#90 - Meanderings of Two Bored Astronomers
The weather has ruined any observing hopes during the previous week. Chris and Shane talk about some new eyepieces and a chair that Chris received as well as some gear that is on their wish lists.
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#89 - Lots of Eyepiece Discussion...and Some Other Stuff
Chris and Shane discuss an interesting listener observing report about testing a 25mm Starbase Kellner.
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#88 - Objects to Observe in February 2021
Find out what you can observe in our solar system during February.
Note: We decided to swap the order of this weeks episodes after we recorded, so the episode number you hear is incorrect.
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#87 - 3D Printing and Astronomy
Special guest Justin Wasner joins Chris and Shane on this episode. Justin is an amateur astronomer who also has a lot of knowledge and experience regarding 3D printing. Check out actualastronomy.com …
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
#86 - Chris and Shane’s Current Observing Projects/Lists
If you are looking for a new observing project, you might find some inspiration in this episode. Chris and Shane share the lists and projects that they are focusing on. More information regarding thi…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago