Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling to discuss various aspects of M51. 

Chris and Shane welcome Alister Ling to discuss various aspects of M51.

#314 - M51 With Alister Ling

Chris and Shane discuss their spring observing plans. 

Chris and Shane discuss their spring observing plans.

#313 - Spring Observing Plans

Chris and Shane respond to and discuss the latest batch of listener emails. 

Chris and Shane respond to and discuss the latest batch of listener emails.

#312 - Listener Emails and Observations

Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects and events to observe in April 2023. 

Chris and Shane discuss interesting objects and events to observe in April 2023.

#315 - Objects to Observe in April 2023

Chris and Shane welcome Jim to the show to discuss beginner astronomy books. 

Chris and Shane welcome Jim to the show to discuss beginner astronomy books.

#311 - Beginner Astronomy Books

Chris and Shane talk about a portion of the Wide Field Wonders list that Chris curated for the RASC Observer’s Handbook.

Chris and Shane talk about a portion of the Wide Field Wonders list that Chris curated for the RASC Observer’s Handbook.

#310 - Winter Wide Field Wonders

Chris is contemplating which telescope he should get for his observatory and he wants your help!

Chris is contemplating which telescope he should get for his observatory and he wants your help!

#309 - Chris Seeks Listener Advice For His Next Telescope Purchase

Dave Chapman

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to continue his series on Stars You Should Know. This episode focuses on northern circumpolar stars. 

Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to continue his series on Stars You Should Know. This episode focuses on northern circumpolar stars.

#308 - Northern Stars You Should Know With Dave Chapman

Chris and Shane get back to reading some listener emails.

Chris and Shane get back to reading some listener emails.

#307 - Listener Emails

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Alister Ling to discuss observing lists.

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Alister Ling to discuss observing lists.

#306 - Observing Lists with Alister Ling

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

Mark Radice joins Chris and Shane to talk about his experiences at The Winter Star Party. Check out Mark’s YouTube channel called Refreshing Views.

Mark Radice joins Chris and Shane to talk about his experiences at The Winter Star Party. Check out Mark’s YouTube channel called Refreshing Views.

#305 - The Winter Star Party with Mark Radice

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in March 2023. Show notes can be found at www.actualastronomy.com

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in March 2023. Show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.actualastronomy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.actualastronomy.com</a>

#304 - Objects to Observe in March 2023

Chris and Shane talk about the different 100mm class refractors made by Takahashi over the years. 

Chris and Shane talk about the different 100mm class refractors made by Takahashi over the years.

#303 - History of 100mm Takahashi Refractors

Shane talks about his experience with the Nexus Pro digital setting circles installed on a Stellarvue M2C mount. 

Shane talks about his experience with the Nexus Pro digital setting circles installed on a Stellarvue M2C mount.

#302 - Nexus Pro Digital Setting Circles

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails. 

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#301 - Listener Emails and “Green” Comet Observations

Chris and Shane did a live recording during the monthly Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre monthly meeting. Check out www.actualastronomy.com for show reference documentation. 

Chris and Shane did a live recording during the monthly Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre monthly meeting. Check out <a href="http://www.actualastronomy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.actualastronomy.com</a> for show reference documentation.

#300 Part 2 - Live Recording Hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre

#300 Part 1 - Live Recording Hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo RASC Centre

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Rick Huziak to talk about light pollution and what amateur astronomers can do to preserve our night skies. 

Chris and Shane welcome special guest Rick Huziak to talk about light pollution and what amateur astronomers can do to preserve our night skies.

#299 - Light Pollution with special guest Rick Huziak

Chris and Shane welcome Dale Eason to discuss using night vision equipment for astronomy.

Chris and Shane welcome Dale Eason to discuss using night vision equipment for astronomy.

#298 - Night Vision Astronomy with special guest Dale Eason

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in February 2023. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

Chris and Shane discuss objects to observe in February 2023. Show notes are available at <a href="http://www.actualastronomy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.actualastronomy.com</a>

#297 - Objects to Observe in February 2023

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