The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.

#510 - Getting Ready For Cold Weather Observing & Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails. 

11-24
40:53

#509 - A Tribute to Al Nagler

Chris and Shane celebrate Al Nagler’s contributions to amateur astronomy. 

11-17
30:53

#508 - Bad Light Update & Comet Observations

Chris shares the latest update in his journey to deal with an exceptionally bright light at his observatory and the guys discuss recent comet observations.

11-10
41:02

#507 - Observer’s Calendar for November 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in November 2025. 

11-03
38:13

#505 - First Night With Your First Telescope Guide

Chris and Shane talk about some things you can do to prepare for your first night of observing with your first telescope. 

10-27
44:18

#506 - Comet A6 Lemmon & Comet R2 SWAN

Chris and Shane discuss 2 naked-eye comets that are visible right now!

10-20
33:06

#504 - Bad Light and Light Pollution

Chris and Shane discuss what can be done when a someone installs an exceptionally bright light that diminishes the night sky. 

10-13
01:04:18

#503 - M55, Helix Nebula and other Observations

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations.

10-06
53:46

#502 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

09-29
52:28

#501 - Titan Transit and Other Observations

Chris and Shane discuss the Titan shadow transit across Saturn and some other observations. 

09-22
01:03:47

#500 - Feature Constellation Taurus

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in Taurus.

09-15
01:02:57

#499 - Observing Features on Jupiter’s Moons & Other Observations

Chris and Shane discuss recent observations and trying to observe features on the Galilean moons around Jupiter. 

09-08
49:28

#498 - Observer’s Calendar for September 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2023. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

09-01
29:22

#497 - 78 Nights in Namibia with Alister Ling

Chris and Shane welcome Alister back to the show. Alister just returned from a long astronomy stint in Namibia. 

08-25
56:41

#496 - Listener Emails

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

08-18
42:36

#495 - Grasslands National Park Observing & Telescopes for Young People

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park as well as buying a telescope for young people.

08-11
01:02:09

#494 - Mid-summer Observing Reflections with Mike O’Brien

Chris and Shane welcome Mike back to the show to talk about summertime observing.

08-04
48:04

#493 - The Observer’s Calendar August 2025

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2025. Show notes available at www.sasktel.com

07-28
19:55

#492 - How to Get Over Your Fear of the Dark and General Astro Topics

Chris and Shane discuss a bunch of Cloudynights forum topics. 

07-21
43:48

#491 - We Judge Your Observing

Chris and Shane discuss multiple observing reports.

07-14
40:17

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