Episode 165 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with a Staff Astronomer of the Lick observatory, Paul Lynam. Paul Lynam Contact: [email protected] Lick Observatory https://www.lickobservatory.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on...

Episode 164 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Director of the Vatican observatory, FR Paul Gabor. Vatican Observatory https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on...

Episode 163 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Mauna Kea observatory, Doug Simons. Mauna Kea Observatory https://www.maunakeaobservatories.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on...

Episode 162 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 22-23, 2023 and May 5-7 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: [email protected] The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor...

Walter H. Haas from February 2008 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the daughter of the ALPO founder, Mary Alba. Mary talks about her father and an honor that was just bestowed on him by the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. The renaming of their observation to the Walter H. Haas Memorial Observatory. Along with this we have a lecture Walter gave to the ASLC in 2008. Astronomical Society of Las Cruces: https://aslc-nm.org/ For more...

Episode 161 In this episode we discuss the ALPO Solar Section with Kim Hay and Rik Hill. Kim Hay email: [email protected] Rik Hill email: [email protected] ALPO Solar Section: https://alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on...

Episode 160 In this episode we begin our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Griffith observatory, Ed Krupp. Griffith Observatory https://griffithobservatory.org/ Public Astronomy in Los Angeles https://8993.blackbaudhosting.com/8993/Purchase-Public-Astronomy-Los-Angeles-Style For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at...

Episode 159 In this episode I talk to the Executive Director of the ALPO about its history and the next 75 years of astronomy, Carl Hergenrother. For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on...

Episode 156 In this episode I talk to the editor of the Journal of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about what is in the latest edition of the JALPO and how you can get a FREE COPY! For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ JALPO downloads https://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-Journals Join the ALPO: https://alpo-astronomy.org/member/ALPO_Standard_Memberships.html You can also support this podcast at...

Episode 158 In this repeat episode from January 2018, of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the late comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). Don’s Comet website: http://donmachholz.com/ For the current location of Comet 2018 V1: https://theskylive.com/c2018v1-info For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also...

Episode 157 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2023, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information. You can contact Carl at: [email protected] ALPO Comets Section blog: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You...

Episode 155 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations and contact information. You can contact Bob at: [email protected] The link for the details on the Geminids meteor...

Episode 156 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren. We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and how you can get a subscription and contact information. You can contact Charles at: [email protected] Amateur Astronomy Magazine: https://amateurastronomy.com/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site...

Episode 153 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable. We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and contact information. You can contact Roger at: [email protected] The ALPO Mars Blog: https://alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/ Mars occultation...

Episode 152 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: [email protected] The link for the details on the Orionids meteor...

Episode 151 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses. Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and details on observing these two eclipses and where you need to location to enjoy them and contact information. You can contact Keith at: [email protected] Additional information on these two celestial events can be found...

Episode 150 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster. We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact information. In amongst all the things we discussed, regrettably I slipped up in not mentioning a few names relating to my interaction with the ALPO. If you could kindly include a note expressing my heartfelt appreciation also to: a) Roger...

Episode 149 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Richard at: [email protected] ALPO Jupiter Gallery of...

Episode 148 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, and contact information. You can contact Julius at: [email protected] Venus Observing...

Show Notes 147 Episode 147 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: [email protected] International Meteor Organization https://www.imo.net/ ALPO Meteor Section...

Episode 146 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact Bob at: [email protected] For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on...

Episode 145 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact Carlos at: [email protected] Carlos Hernandez Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/marsartist For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at...

Episode 144 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly. Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate! The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 2022. The conference will be on ZOOM and it will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel. ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ Tim Robertson: [email protected] ZOOM: https://zoom.us/ ALPO...

Episode 143 In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact Ken at: [email protected] You can contact Beth at: [email protected] JALPO Journals online: http://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-Journals For more...

Episode 142 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a 20m Radio Telescope. You can contact Steve at: [email protected] Observing Advice for the NRAO Skynet 20-meter telescope https://www.gb.nrao.edu/20m/obsadvice.html SARA website: https://radio-astronomy.org/ The fading of Cassiopeia A, and improved models for the absolute spectrum of primary...