Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io

Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.

Chris and Shane discuss recent observing sessions.

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show to hear about his second trip to Namibia.

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in December 2025. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com

Chris and Shane discuss plans for winter observing and read a few listener emails. 

Chris and Shane celebrate Al Nagler’s contributions to amateur astronomy. 

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.

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in November 2025. 

Chris and Shane talk about some things you can do to prepare for your first night of observing with your first telescope.