12 Oct 2026 · 48 minNew
#555 - Saturn at Opposition
Chris and Shane talk about observing Saturn at opposition.
Podcast · Tech & Science
The Actual Astronomy Podcast
by Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett · English · Tech & Science
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
- New episodes
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 46 min
- Latest
- 12 Oct 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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5 Oct 2026 · 55 min
#554 - Clear Skies Astro Hopper with Steven Rosenthal
Chris and Shane welcome special guest Steve Rosenthal to discuss the Astro Hopper.
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28 Sep 2026 · 36 min
#553 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2026
Chris and SHane talk about interesting things to observe in October 2026.
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21 Sep 2026 · 54 min
#552 - Top 10 Techniques for Buying Used Gear
Chris and Shane share tips for buying used astronomy gear.
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14 Sep 2026 · 40 min
#551 - 12 Months of Messier September Edition
Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in September.
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7 Sep 2026 · 40 min
#550 - Sketching the Night Sky for the Average Observer
Chris shares a recent presentation he delivered that introduces sketching to observers.
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31 Aug 2026 · 26 min
#549 - The Observer’s Calendar for September 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2026.
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24 Aug 2026 · 39 min
#548 - Visual Astronomy in Draco
Chris and Shane talk about various objects to observe in Draco.
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17 Aug 2026 · 23 min
#547 - 12 Months of Messier August Edition
Chris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August.
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10 Aug 2026 · 46 min
#546 - Planning Dark Sky Trips
Chris and Shane share thoughts on how to have a successful dark sky trip.
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3 Aug 2026 · 26 min
#545 - Observer’s Calendar for August 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
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27 Jul 2026 · 43 min
#544 - 7” Achro Attempts at Correcting Chromatic Aberration
Chris and Shane discuss different ways to reduce chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors.
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20 Jul 2026 · 55 min
#543 - 3D Printing and Astronomy
Chris and Shane discuss 3D printing and how it can enhance your observing.
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13 Jul 2026 · 50 min
#542 - 12 Months of Messier July Edition
Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in July.
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6 Jul 2026 · 33 min
#541 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2026.
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29 Jun 2026 · 38 min
#540 - 12 Month of Messier June Edition
Chris and Shane discuss some Messier objects to observe in June.
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22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
#539 - David Nagler Answers Listener Questions
Chris and Shane welcome David Nagler from Televue to the show to answer listener questions.
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8 Jun 2026 · 26 min
#537 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in June 2026.
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25 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
#536 - Observing While the Moon is Up
Chris and Shane talk about what they like to observe when the Moon is up.
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18 May 2026 · 25 min
#535 - 12 Months of Messier May
Chris and Shane discuss the well positioned Messier objects to observe in May. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.com
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11 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
#534 - Telescope Powers
Chris and Shane talk about the magnification power that they like to use when observing.
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4 May 2026 · 30 min
#533 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
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27 Apr 2026 · 52 min
#532 - Spring Galaxy Hunting and Listener Emails
Chris and Shane read some listener emails and then discuss observing galaxies in the spring.
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20 Apr 2026 · 48 min
#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition
Chris and Shane discuss the best Messier objects to observe in April. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
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13 Apr 2026 · 46 min
#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener
Chris and Shane catch on recent astronomy gear, observing, and announce the David Nagler will be appearing on the podcast in June.
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6 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory
Chris and Shane welcome Kevin Duchscherer to discuss his observatory build.
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30 Mar 2026 · 22 min
#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
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23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr
#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter?
Chris and Shane welcome Mike O’Brien back to the show to discuss a recent observing session and a test of a filter for visually observing reflection nebula.
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16 Mar 2026 · 49 min
#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition
Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com
About The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
The Actual Astronomy Podcast is a English tech & science podcast from Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
- Publisher
- Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
- Language
- English
- Category
- Tech & Science
- New episodes
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 46 min
- Latest episode
- 12 Oct 2026
- Feed
- RSS — paste into any podcast app
- Apple Podcasts
- podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1508892492
- Rights
- Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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