423 episodes

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

The Actual Astronomy Podcast Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

    • Science
    • 4.7 • 63 Ratings

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

    #421 - Observer’s Calendar for May 2024

    #421 - Observer’s Calendar for May 2024

    Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

    • 23 min
    #420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques

    #420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques

    Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    #419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

    #419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

    Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.

    • 19 min
    #418 -April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

    #418 -April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

    Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.

    • 35 min
    #417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke

    #417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke

    Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    #416 - Listener Emails

    #416 - Listener Emails

    Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
63 Ratings

63 Ratings

Into_flow ,

Best Podcast in the Universe!!

For beginners and experts alike. The absolute best visual astronomy podcast. Chris and Shane are engaging, helpful, and a pleasure to listen to. I have learned so much from these two. They have taken my amateur astronomy pursuits to places I would never had gone if I hadn't found this podcast!! There is something for everyone!!

FL Commuter ,

Best podcast for amateur astronomers

One of the very few astronomy podcasts that deals with actually going out into your yard and looking at the stars and planets. Chris and Shane are like a couple of friends who share your hobby of astronomy and we have a couple of chats each week about what to look at and what to get to better see it. The podcast is a mix of what’s going on in the night sky, what equipment is available and how to use it, with some guests thrown in to provide information on related topics such as building your own telescope or promoting dark skies. As a novice astronomer with no one close by who shares my interest, this is a must-listen-to podcast. Thanks guys and keep up the good work! Clear skies.

Vis Astron ,

Best Amateur Astronomy Podcast!

This is the best Podcast for amateur astronomers. They have something for everyone. Chris and Shane do a fantastic job hosting the podcast. Warning: They may cover a piece of equipment that you don’t have and cannot resist after learning about it!

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