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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod Part 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6WnwBn_8fj60z The Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschel The March 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AGEPMar24 The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide March 3rd Antares/Moon occultation:  https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240303_16_100 March 24-25 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse data: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2024-march-25 Virtual Lunar Atlas Download Link: https://ap-i.net/avl/en/download

In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse and where to see it, along with some of the equipment to help you enjoy the spectacle. Part 2 will go into detail about how to observe and image the eclipse. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page:   / astroguypod  Links from the episode: Paper Frame Eclipse Glasses: 5 pack https://amzn.to/42t6CM9 10 Pack: https://amzn.to/3uvpNZ4 https://amzn.to/3Oquha7 Plastic Eclipse Glasses: https://amzn.to/4bnJrHe Coleman Camping Chair https://amzn.to/48cGvu8 Time and Date Solar Projector https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/m...  Astronomy Magazine Article with plans for a solar projector 

In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in Auriga and Orion, that can be seen on February evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod The Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschel The February 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AGFeb24EG The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSorted

In this episode, we explore the Moon, its phases, the basics of eclipses along with various ways how to observe them.  We’ll also dive into how the Moon impacts religion, calendars, art, culture and more!   Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Where did the Moon come from? With Michael Corvese: https://youtu.be/LliFRqeUZv4?si=VzCNZRucEHfH419p The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSorted Image Stabilizing binoculars: https://amzn.to/41SGdaf Binocular Mount: https://amzn.to/3TPWg6E Neutral Density Filter: https://bit.ly/41VkiPW Time and Date How to make a Pinhole Projector: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html 

In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, as well as exploring some of the best double stars that are seen on January evenings. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The January 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AG-Jan24 December 2023 Episode:    • What's Up in the December 2023 Skies?  March 2022 Episode (Winter Hexagon):    • Episode 14  What's Up March 2022  The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AG-All-Episodes

The AstroGuy Podcast wants to wish everyone a joyous holiday season, a happy New Year and as always, Clear Skies! Due to a recent bad head cold, an episode that’s all about the Moon is being pushed back to January. Enjoy a holiday greeting and catch up on some of the recent imaging projects that your host has been working on. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee  My Astrobin Page: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Nighthoek/

In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, viewing an asteroid, and the Winter Solstice, as well as exploring some of the best deep sky objects that are seen on December evenings.  Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The Great Astronomers – Sir William Herschel: https://tinyurl.com/GAWHerschel The December Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/Dec23DSOs The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyAllEpisodes1

In this episode, we discuss what a person getting into the hobby should do, regarding equipment. We’ll talk about what you should start with as well as pointing out some things to avoid. Learn about some budget instruments that are relatively inexpensive, to some mid-range starter ideas that will be less than $1000, and even some options where you can get into basic astrophotography as well. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyAllEpisodes1 Click here to download the buying guide with links to all the items discussed in the episode.

In this episode, we go over some astronomy news, what planets can be seen in the November Skies, including some meteor showers, some very nice conjunctions with the planets and the Moon and some of the best DSO’s or Deep Sky Objects that can be seen on November evenings this year. There are some really fun objects that we’ll go over this month and we’ve made it easier for you to get information about the deep sky objects that we discuss, by having a free downloadable guide that will be published with each episode going forward as well as a compilation for you to search by object with information about the objects and links to finder charts.  Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee  Stellarium Planetarium Software: https://stellarium.org/  Great Astronomers – Caroline Herschel: https://tinyurl.com/GACHerschel  The November Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/1123DSOs  The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyAllEpisodes1

In this episode, we discuss some recent missions that are helping us to learn about the makeup of our solar system.   Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Want to know what’s happening in the skies this month?  Check out our “What’s Up in the October 2023 Skies?” episode: https://youtu.be/JOC5wiTnlCI Psyche Mission page: https://psyche.asu.edu/ OSIRIS-REx Mission page: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/osiris-rex/ The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSorted

In this episode, we'll explore the exciting celestial events and objects waiting for you in October's night sky. We'll guide you through the visible planets, discuss an upcoming meteor shower, and even delve into the details of an annular eclipse. But that's not all – we're also highlighting some fantastic deep sky objects that you can observe with just binoculars, even from areas with moderate light pollution. To make your stargazing journey even more accessible, we're introducing a valuable resource: a free downloadable guide. This guide will accompany each of our future episodes, providing essential information about the deep sky objects we discuss. We've also compiled a searchable database with detailed descriptions and links to finder charts, ensuring you have everything you need to explore the wonders of the night sky. Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!   https://buymeacoffee.com/AstroGuy  Clear Sky Clock: https://www.cleardarksky.com/csk/ Eclipse Special:  Our Eclipse Special: https://tinyurl.com/Oct14EclipseSpecial Time and Date for the October 14th Annular Eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2023-october-14 The October Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/OctoberEpisodeGuide The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyEpisodeGuidesAll

This episode goes over the basics of eclipses.  Learn the differences between lunar and solar eclipses, the different types of solar and lunar eclipses, how to safely view and photograph them.  We go into details about the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse that will be visible across a stretch of the US from Texas to Oregon, but fortunately, it will be visible as a partial eclipse for the entire continental US!      There’s also information about a future contest, upcoming episodes and more!  Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! Thanks! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee  Here are the websites that were discussed in this episode.  Enjoy! Great American  Eclipse: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023 NASA: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2023/oct-14-annular/overview/ Time and Date: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2023-october-14 Prevent Blindness: https://preventblindness.org/solar-eclipses/october-14-2023-great-american-eclipse-annular-solar-eclipse/ Canyon de Chelly National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm How to build a pinhole projector: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html