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The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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

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

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

Aug 4

48 min

#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

Jul 28

19 min

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

Chris and Shane discuss a bunch of Cloudynights forum topics.

Jul 21

43 min

#491 - We Judge Your Observing

Chris and Shane discuss multiple observing reports.

Jul 14

40 min

#490 - First Upgrades For Your Telescope

Chris and Shane discuss upgrades that new telescope owners can consider.

Jul 8

55 min

#489 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2025

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

Jun 30

42 min

#488 - Telescope Store Tours

Chris shares he recent astronomy adventures in Toronto.

Jun 23

1 hr 3 min

#487 - Mini Solar Scope and Recent Observations

Chris and Shane discuss using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports.

Jun 16

40 min

#486 - Chiricahua Sky Village with Peter Monson

Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona.

Jun 9

1 hr 10 min

#485 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2025

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

Jun 2

33 min