Podcast Episodes

#75 - The Great Jupiter & Saturn Conjunction

Episode 49

On December, 21st Jupiter and Saturn will be 1/10th of 1 degree apart! This is closest that they will appear in the sky in the telescope and won’t be close than 1 degree until 2080. However, do not w…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

#74 - Light Pollution Filters & A Book Give Away

Chris and Shane discuss the merits of using filters that claim to help with light pollution and find out how you can win a brand new copy of the RASC 2021 Observers Handbook.

Published on 5 years ago

#73 - A Beautiful Open Cluster Tour

Chris and Shane discuss a wonderful open cluster tour that goes through Taurus and Perseus. You can do this tour with binoculars or a telescope...if you have very dark skies, then all you need are yo…

Published on 5 years ago

#72 - Find Out What is Possible with a Celestron 76mm Firstscope

A longtime listener, Phil, joins Chris and Shane in this episode. Phil shares his experiences with a Celestron Firstscope that he transformed into a Supermod 76!

Published on 5 years ago

#71 - A Frankenscope and Observing Colour on the Moon

Shane shares how he cobbled together a telescope from a bunch of spare parts and discusses an interesting observation of colour on the Moon. 

Published on 5 years ago

#70 - Objects to Observe in December 2020

Chris and Shane highlight some interesting things to observe in December, including a once in a lifetime conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn. 

Published on 5 years ago

#69 - Listener Questions are Answered #3

Episode 48

Chris and Shane empty out the Actual Astronomy galactic mail bag and provide answers to listener questions. 

Published on 5 years ago

#68 - First Light For the Borg and a Skywatcher AZ5 Review

Shane was able to try the 50mm at night and Chris provides a review for the Skywatcher AZ5 mount. 

We are pleased to announce that we made it onto the Top 15 Astronomy Podcasts list. Check it out i…

Published on 5 years ago

#67 - Starter Telescope Recommendations

Episode 47

Chris and Shane discuss multiple starter telescope options. If you are thinking about buying your first telescope or gifting a telescope, this episode was made for you. 

Published on 5 years ago

#66 - Eyepiece Chat

Episode 46

Chris and Shane talk about how effective some lower priced eyepieces are. A listener’s audio message about his experience with a new eyepiece is played and Shane shares how he has conquered the cold!

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago