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Back to Search#35 - Objects to Observe in August 2020
Episode 35
Wondering what you can observe in August? Chris and Shane will tell you about the planets, Moon, and the best warm weather meteor shower.
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
#34 - Goodbye Comet NEOWISE, hello Jupiter!
Episode 34
Chris and Shane share observations of fading Comet NEOWISE. As NEOWISE disappears, Chris and Shane resume their focus on the planets and share some recent observations.
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
#33 - Comet NEOWISE Observations and Upcoming Meteor Showers
Episode 33
Chris shares his observations of Comet NEOWISE, Jupiter, and Saturn while at Grasslands National Park. While you are observing Comet NEOWISE, you may notice increased meteor activity. This is due to …
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
#32 - Detailed Plans for an Astronomy Trip to Grasslands National Park
Episode 32
Chris and Shane are excited for one of their many voyages to Grasslands National Park to do some observing under the darkest skies in Canada. Find out how they prepare and what they plan to observe. …
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
#31 - Comet NEOWISE Observing Reports and Chris Tests His Revamped 80mm Telescope
Episode 31
Chris and Shane share some recent observations of bright Comet NEOWISE. Chris provides an update on how his 80mm telescope performed after Shane did some work to improve the views.
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#30 - Great Comet Update and Observing Guide
Episode 30
Great comets are rare and must be observed when they appear. Over the last few days, comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE has reached naked eye brightness! This is a special edition podcast to provide our listene…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#29 - Don't Cry Over Spilled Milky Way!
Episode 29
Many people have never seen the Milky Way. Chris and Shane describe what it looks like and how to observe it. Timing is impeccable because summer is the best time to see the Milky Way. The podcast en…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#28 - The Darkness is Coming...and a Comet!
Episode 28
We are slowly getting out of perpetual twilight! Chris and Shane talk about their recent observations of Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and more sightings of noctilucent clouds. Plus get an update on com…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#27 - Objects to Observe in July 2020
Episode 27
This might be the easiest month to find the planets in the night sky. Chris and Shane will also talk about July being the best month to observe Jupiter and Saturn. Oh yeah, we might also be treated t…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Recent Observations of the Moon, Jupiter, and Double Stars
Episode 26
Chris and Shane share some recent observations from their backyards.
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago