The Actual Astronomy Podcast
The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
#497 - 78 Nights in Namibia with Alister Ling
Chris and Shane welcome Alister back to the show. Alister just returned from a long astronomy stint in Namibia.
Aug 25
56 min
#496 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.
Aug 18
42 min
#495 - Grasslands National Park Observing & Telescopes for Young People
Chris and Shane discuss recent observing in Grasslands National Park as well as buying a telescope for young people.
Aug 11
1 hr 2 min
#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
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