The Actual Astronomy Podcast

By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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

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How many episodes does The Actual Astronomy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 514 episodes available.

The Actual Astronomy Podcast episodes:

December 08, 2025 #511 - Mark Radice’s Recent Adventure
Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to hear about his second trip to Namibia.
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58min
December 01, 2025 #512 - The Observer’s Calendar for December 2025
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2025. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
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34min
November 24, 2025 #510 - Getting Ready For Cold Weather Observing & Listener Emails
Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails.
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41min
November 17, 2025 #509 - A Tribute to Al Nagler
Chris and Shane celebrate Al Nagler’s contributions to amateur astronomy.
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31min
November 10, 2025 #508 - Bad Light Update & Comet Observations
Chris shares the latest update in his journey to deal with an exceptionally bright light at his observatory and the guys discuss recent comet observations.
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42min
November 03, 2025 #507 - Observer’s Calendar for November 2025
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in November 2025.
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39min
October 27, 2025 #505 - First Night With Your First Telescope Guide
Chris and Shane talk about some things you can do to prepare for your first night of observing with your first telescope.
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45min
October 20, 2025 #506 - Comet A6 Lemmon & Comet R2 SWAN
Chris and Shane discuss 2 naked-eye comets that are visible right now!
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34min
October 13, 2025 #504 - Bad Light and Light Pollution
Chris and Shane discuss what can be done when a someone installs an exceptionally bright light that diminishes the night sky.
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1h 5min
October 06, 2025 #503 - M55, Helix Nebula and other Observations
Chris and Shane discuss recent observations.
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54min

FAQs about The Actual Astronomy Podcast:

How many episodes does The Actual Astronomy Podcast have?

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