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Back to Search#25 - Cloudy Night Astronomy
Episode 25
Sometimes the weather conspires against amateur astronomers by delivering cloudy skies. Chris and Shane discuss their favorite astronomy books and websites that are perfect cloudy night pastimes.
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#24 - Discover Some Lesser Known Constellations
Episode 24
Have you heard of the Summer Triangle? Chris and Shane will tell you what this is and talk about some spectacular objects to observe in a few small constellations.
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#23 - Easy Astrophotography
Episode 23
The beautiful astronomy photos that you see in magazines often require a lot of time and expensive gear. In this episode, Chris and Shane talk about how you can easily capture amazing astro photos wi…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
#22 - A Noctilucent Cloud Sighting! Find Out Which Comets and Asteroids Are Visible this Month
Episode 22
Chris and Shane describe a recent noctilucent cloud observation and talk about some solar system objects that will be observable during the next two weeks.
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
#21 - Learn About the Gaseous Planets...Hint, it's the Other 4 Planets We Didn't Talk About in Episode #15
Episode 21
Learn about the 4 gaseous planets in our solar system. Chris and Shane give tips on how to observe these planets.
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
#20 - Now is the Time to Observe Noctilucent Clouds
Episode 20
Chris and Shane share recent observations of the Sun, Mercury, and our Moon. Noctilucent cloud season is upon us, find out what this phenomena is and how to observe it.
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
#19 - Using Exit Pupil as a Guide to Build Your Eyepiece Collection
Episode 19
Exit pupil is another approach that can be used to determine which eyepieces match your telescope. Never heard of exit pupil? Do not worry, Chris and Shane explain this concept.
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
#18 - Objects to Observe in June 2020
Episode 18
Even though June does not have much darkness due to the long days, Chris and Shane share objects that they plan to observe in June.
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
#17 - You've Purchased a Telescope and Some Eyepieces....Now What?
Episode 17
Chris and Shane share some tips on how to prepare to observe close to home as well as over night at a remote location.
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
#16 - In the Voice of Jim Morrison...This is the End, of Venus Observations
Episode 16
Chris and Shane have concluded this current round of Venus observations and explain why they observed the planet on many different evenings. In addition Shane shares his recent session observing the …
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago