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The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Author: Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane welcome Alister back to the show. Alister just returned from a long astronomy stint in Namibia. 
#496 - Listener Emails

#496 - Listener Emails

2025-08-1842:36

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park as well as buying a telescope for young people.
Chris and Shane welcome Mike back to the show to talk about summertime observing.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2025. Show notes available at www.sasktel.com
Chris and Shane discuss a bunch of Cloudynights forum topics. 
Chris and Shane discuss multiple observing reports.
Chris and Shane discuss upgrades that new telescope owners can consider. 
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com
Chris shares he recent astronomy adventures in Toronto.
Chris and Shane discuss using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports. 
Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona. 
Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#484 - Star Party Primer

#484 - Star Party Primer

2025-05-2656:361

Chris and Shane talk about their experiences at star parties. 
Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo back to the show to talk about affordable wide-field observing options. 
Chris and Shane talk about options to organize astronomy gear.
Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails. 
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