The AstroGuy Podcast

In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings.Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypodSite for occultation information: https://in-the-sky.orgThe May 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGMay24GuideThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuideVirtual Lunar Atlas Download Link: https://ap-i.net/avl/en/download

Follow the AstroGuy on his eclipse adventure that involved more than 24 hours of driving, 2 countries, clouds, clear skies, LOTS of traffic, totality and more! Thank you to Donna Harris, Scott Badger, Bill Griffeth and Bobby Marinov for their spectacular images of the eclipse. Something is a little different about this episode. Normally, I work from a script, but for this episode, I worked off of an outline. So, please forgive any extraneous “ums” and the like. 😊 Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Please visit our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astro... Part 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6W... Part 2 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/Nfxc3nrjPUs?si=fTVKL... Affiliate Links: Celestron 10x42 Solar Binoculars https://amzn.to/42ylxF2

In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, the upcoming total solar eclipse, as well as exploring some of the best that can be seen on April evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astro... Part 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6W... Part 2 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/Nfxc3nrjPUs?si=8mzVm... The Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschel The April 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGEPApr24 The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide Virtual Lunar Atlas Download Link: https://ap-i.net/avl/en/download

In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse, what you can expect to see along with some tips about having the best eclipse experience.  We also go over how to photograph the eclipse.  There’s tons of great info in the episode.  Enjoy it! If you haven’t watched part one of the Eclipse Special, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=Q-DuIuJxjvkxjcebFeel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page:   / astroguypod  Paper Frame Eclipse Glasses:5 pack https://amzn.to/42t6CM910 Pack:https://amzn.to/3uvpNZ4https://amzn.to/3Oquha7Coleman Camping Chairhttps://amzn.to/48cGvu8Time and Date Solar Projectorhttps://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.htmlAstronomy Magazine Article with plans for a solar projectorhttps://www.astronomy.com/observing/eclipse-viewing-made-simple/Celestron Eclipse kithttps://amzn.to/492RFmqCelestron 10x42 Solar Binocularshttps://amzn.to/42ylxF2Cell phone filterhttps://amzn.to/3OuI93bSmart Telescopes with Solar capabilitiesDwarf IIhttps://amzn.to/42ts2IXZWO Seestar S50https://www.highpointscientific.com/zwo-seestar-s50-all-in-one-smart-telescope?rfsn=7714880.bb6129Coranado PSThttps://bit.ly/3SNBWSGAstromania 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiecehttps://amzn.to/49pXRViWhite Light Solar Filters for various telescopeshttps://bit.ly/3ugZXIxKids activity book for April 8 eclipsehttps://amzn.to/4bq6kd1Tripod for mounting phonehttps://amzn.to/3HJnZPgCelestron Telescope and camera filter:https://amzn.to/3UZYXDxIntervalometers: https://amzn.to/3UVMf8LShadow Band Video: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_bandsOutdoor Thermometer: https://amzn.to/49HeMDGAstroBackyard Video: https://youtu.be/iptPHyOQytY?si=ltdrw7zjPjVr_j5OFree Eclipse Map: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_p

In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings.Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypodPart 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6WnwBn_8fj60zThe Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschelThe March 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AGEPMar24The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuideMarch 3rd Antares/Moon occultation:  https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240303_16_100March 24-25 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse data: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2024-march-25Virtual Lunar Atlas Download Link: https://ap-i.net/avl/en/download

In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse and where to see it, along with some of the equipment to help you enjoy the spectacle. Part 2 will go into detail about how to observe and image the eclipse.Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page:   / astroguypod  Links from the episode: Paper Frame Eclipse Glasses: 5 pack https://amzn.to/42t6CM9 10 Pack: https://amzn.to/3uvpNZ4 https://amzn.to/3Oquha7 Plastic Eclipse Glasses: https://amzn.to/4bnJrHe Coleman Camping Chair https://amzn.to/48cGvu8 Time and Date Solar Projector https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/m... Astronomy Magazine Article with plans for a solar projector 

In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in Auriga and Orion, that can be seen on February evenings.Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypodThe Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschelThe February 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AGFeb24EGThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSorted

In this episode, we explore the Moon, its phases, the basics of eclipses along with various ways how to observe them.  We’ll also dive into how the Moon impacts religion, calendars, art, culture and more!  Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeWhere did the Moon come from? With Michael Corvese: https://youtu.be/LliFRqeUZv4?si=VzCNZRucEHfH419pThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSortedImage Stabilizing binoculars:https://amzn.to/41SGdafBinocular Mount:https://amzn.to/3TPWg6ENeutral Density Filter: https://bit.ly/41VkiPWTime and Date How to make a Pinhole Projector:https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html 

In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, as well as exploring some of the best double stars that are seen on January evenings.Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The January 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AG-Jan24 December 2023 Episode:    • What's Up in the December 2023 Skies?  March 2022 Episode (Winter Hexagon):    • Episode 14  What's Up March 2022  The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AG-All-Episodes

The AstroGuy Podcast wants to wish everyone a joyous holiday season, a happy New Year and as always, Clear Skies! Due to a recent bad head cold, an episode that’s all about the Moon is being pushed back to January. Enjoy a holiday greeting and catch up on some of the recent imaging projects that your host has been working on. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee My Astrobin Page: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Nighthoek/

In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, viewing an asteroid, and the Winter Solstice, as well as exploring some of the best deep sky objects that are seen on December evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeThe Great Astronomers – Sir William Herschel: https://tinyurl.com/GAWHerschelThe December Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/Dec23DSOsThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyAllEpisodes1

In this episode, we discuss what a person getting into the hobby should do, regarding equipment. We’ll talk about what you should start with as well as pointing out some things to avoid. Learn about some budget instruments that are relatively inexpensive, to some mid-range starter ideas that will be less than $1000, and even some options where you can get into basic astrophotography as well. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyAllEpisodes1 Click here to download the buying guide with links to all the items discussed in the episode.

In this episode, we go over some astronomy news, what planets can be seen in the November Skies, including some meteor showers, some very nice conjunctions with the planets and the Moon and some of the best DSO’s or Deep Sky Objects that can be seen on November evenings this year. There are some really fun objects that we’ll go over this month and we’ve made it easier for you to get information about the deep sky objects that we discuss, by having a free downloadable guide that will be published with each episode going forward as well as a compilation for you to search by object with information about the objects and links to finder charts. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Stellarium Planetarium Software: https://stellarium.org/ Great Astronomers – Caroline Herschel: https://tinyurl.com/GACHerschel The November Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/1123DSOs The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyAllEpisodes1

In this episode, we discuss some recent missions that are helping us to learn about the makeup of our solar system.  Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeWant to know what’s happening in the skies this month?  Check out our “What’s Up in the October 2023 Skies?” episode: https://youtu.be/JOC5wiTnlCIPsyche Mission page: https://psyche.asu.edu/OSIRIS-REx Mission page: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/osiris-rex/The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSorted

In this episode, we'll explore the exciting celestial events and objects waiting for you in October's night sky. We'll guide you through the visible planets, discuss an upcoming meteor shower, and even delve into the details of an annular eclipse. But that's not all – we're also highlighting some fantastic deep sky objects that you can observe with just binoculars, even from areas with moderate light pollution.To make your stargazing journey even more accessible, we're introducing a valuable resource: a free downloadable guide. This guide will accompany each of our future episodes, providing essential information about the deep sky objects we discuss. We've also compiled a searchable database with detailed descriptions and links to finder charts, ensuring you have everything you need to explore the wonders of the night sky.Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!   https://buymeacoffee.com/AstroGuy Clear Sky Clock: https://www.cleardarksky.com/csk/Eclipse Special: Our Eclipse Special: https://tinyurl.com/Oct14EclipseSpecialTime and Date for the October 14th Annular Eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2023-october-14The October Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/OctoberEpisodeGuideThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyEpisodeGuidesAll

This episode goes over the basics of eclipses.  Learn the differences between lunar and solar eclipses, the different types of solar and lunar eclipses, how to safely view and photograph them.  We go into details about the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse that will be visible across a stretch of the US from Texas to Oregon, but fortunately, it will be visible as a partial eclipse for the entire continental US!    There’s also information about a future contest, upcoming episodes and more! Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! Thanks! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Here are the websites that were discussed in this episode.  Enjoy!Great American  Eclipse: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023NASA: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2023/oct-14-annular/overview/Time and Date: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2023-october-14Prevent Blindness: https://preventblindness.org/solar-eclipses/october-14-2023-great-american-eclipse-annular-solar-eclipse/Canyon de Chelly National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htmHow to build a pinhole projector: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html

Thank you to all our watchers and listeners! We’ve been doing this for 2 years now and we couldn’t have done it without you. Listen in for an upcoming contest where one lucky listener will have the opportunity to win a metal print of an image that I took of the North American and Pelican Nebulae.  Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! Thanks! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee In this episode, we look at what planets are visible and how to find them. We discuss the newly discovered Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura. As well as a great resource where you make custom finder charts for the comet and other objects. https://theskylive.com/c2023p1-info We also explore some of the best deep sky objects that can be seen in the sky this month. We also referenced a couple of episodes from the Great Astronomers series, including both William and Caroline Herschel. Sir William Herschel Episode: https://youtu.be/1sCFTQf03Wk?si=CTNLo... Caroline Herschel Episode: https://youtu.be/ZVrIHoOVmvY?si=6AUzC... Here's the episode guide listing all the deep sky objects we discussed with links to finder charts. https://tinyurl.com/Sept23GuideEnjoy the episode!

In this episode, the third in the Great Astronomers Series, we explore the life and discoveries of Caroline Herschel, the first woman to paid as a professional astronomer and one of the greatest comet discoverers of the last several hundred years.

Welcome to the 50th episode of the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode we explore the planets, talk about super moons, blue moons and the most reliable meteor shower of the year. Then we leave the solar system and examine some of the best deep sky objects found in the Milky Way on August evenings. So enjoy!Check out our videos on YouTube!  

We look back on the first year of science from the James Webb Space Telescope.  Then we get a preview of what's coming up.  We're going to explore the best of the Summer Skies, and learn about famous Horn Antenna that confirmed the Big Bang.  We're also going to go into Stellafane and talk about an honor a past podcast guest just received!   It's going to be fun!