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#531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition

2026/04/20

Chris and Shane discuss the best Messier objects to observe in April. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#530 - Tele Vue in June & Chris Sends a Prized Possession to a Listener

2026/04/13

Chris and Shane catch on recent astronomy gear, observing, and announce the David Nagler will be appearing on the podcast in June.

#529 - A Listener Builds His Dream Observatory

2026/04/06

Chris and Shane welcome Kevin Duchscherer to discuss his observatory build.

#528 - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026

2026/03/30

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#527 - A Reflection Nebula Filter?

2026/03/23

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.

#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition

2026/03/16

Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com

#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope

2026/03/09

Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing.

#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026

2026/03/02

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com

#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition

2026/02/23

Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette

2026/02/16

Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.

#521 - Listener Emails

2026/02/09

Chris and Shane read and respond to listener emails.

#520 - The Observer’s Calendar for February 2026

2026/02/02

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in February 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

#519 - OzSky with Clint Reading

2026/01/26

Chris and Shane welcome long time listener Clint Reading to the show to discuss OzSky.

#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1

2026/01/19

Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

#517 - Navigating the Night Sky

2026/01/12

Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.

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4.7 out of 5

79 reviews

D1123870 2025/08/23

Fantastic Podcast

I really enjoy hearing Shane and Chris geek out on various astronomy topics. As a new astronomer hobbiest I am learning a lot from Chris and Shane’s d...

SloppyToppy6969 2025/02/17

Best podcast on the topic

The only astronomy podcast worth listening too.

Into_flow 2024/03/29

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 hav...

FL Commuter 2023/03/02

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 lik...

Vis Astron 2023/02/28

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...

SoonerMD1983 2023/02/27

Best visual astronomy podcast out there!

Actual Astronomy is by far the best podcast out there for visual observers. I came to the hobby in 2020 as an absolute novice and Chris and Shane have...

Rabbanah1 2023/02/23

Something fun and positive about the show

This series is the best for amateur astronomers who want to learn more about the hobby of visual observing.

Tphr1973 2023/02/17

Great show for observers of outer space!

Chris and Shane share a wealth of experience encompassing the breadth of amateur astronomy. They’ve developed their own niche interests (refractors, s...

RC SLO 2023/02/11

My new favorite podcast

I am very excited to have found this podcast! Chris and Shane have a great thing going here. Informative, inspirational and entertaining. I can’t beli...

Perfect Headshot 2023/01/31

If you have any interest in astronomy you HAVE to listen to this podcast

Thanks Chris and Shane. I always look forward to your informative, insightful and entertaining podcast. I have and will recommend this program to all ...

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