WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! 

Thanks for joining us! This week, Roo takes you through the journey of last weekends EPIC pouring of the pier! He tells you all about the experience, gives some tips and tricks to make it an easier experience for you, and also explains WHY you would want to build a pier in the first place!

If you'd like to see photos of the finished Pier (minus good cable management, of course!) check out our FB page here!

The crucial things you need to build your own pier? 10 bags of quikcrete, a concrete mixer, a couple 2x4's, 4 long bolts (12 inches or more) along with nuts/bolts to level them with (see photos), 2 steel plates to mount your mount to, and a conrete mixer you can rent! Also, having two friends helps A LOT!!!

If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a Astrocast Society member, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there, and answer most questions that come our way!

SHOUT OUT to our newest member, Mark! Welcome home my friend!

Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you!

The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!

High Point Scientific

Agena Astro

Coming soon: Adorama! 

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Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast!

This week is a special episode, and definitely one to listen to under the stars! Let's hang out under the night sky and preview the summer triangle from 4 to 6am while gathering data on the N. American Nebula! We talk about quite a few things while we hang out, including a new contender entering the ring in AP! Also...Do we live in a simulation!? All of Roo's crazy 4am ramblings are on full display, and I hope I didn't embarrass myself too much!

If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a Astrocast Society member, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there, and answer most questions that come our way!

Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you!

The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!

High Point Scientific

Agena Astro

Coming soon: Adorama! 

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Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining this week, long time no see!! A little bit of interference and Zachary Bird on this week's episode, my fault!

This week on the show, we cover a whole multitude of topics, including recent price increases being seen on Astrophotography Gear, recapping the Lunar Eclipse, talking about upcoming astronomical events, and WHAT TO DO this Galaxy Season if you're a widefield imager! I HAVE AN IDEA....

If you'd like to support the show, we'd LOVE for you to join us in the Members Only Astrocast Society on Discord! We talk all day every day about all things Astro, and your presence is wanted! Donate 1 or 5 dollars here, or whatever you can, and we'll see you there!  

Special thanks to all my Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO Acererak, Mike, Keaton, Meatus, Girl_Nerd77, Nathan,  Skip, Martyn, Steve, Alex, Chris, Kelly, Dr Schweizer, Ben, and Tim! You guys are THE BEST!

Here's some links from this weeks show!

The Photo I was talking about : Markarians Chain Photo

The TikTok Video of it: Check it out!

This weeks recommendation: The Righteous Gemstones (not for kids! On Max)

Finally, if you'd like to support the show by purchasing awesome gear, please think about using our link to High Point Scientific! You get the same great prices and a small slice goes to support the show, thank you to EVERYONE who has done this, it means a lot! I'm working on getting links for Agena, B and H, and others...Stay tuned!

Thanks again, and as always, CLEAR SKIES!

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Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us for this special 50th episode of The Astrocast! ....It's special, because it is!

This week on the show, Roo takes you through all the amazing things that were SUPPOSED to happen for this 50th episode! After failing miserably at ALL of them, we decided it's best to just stick to what we know: Astrophotography. So we do a DEEP DIVE on the ASIAIR and go through various features that folks may be unaware of, in this PART 1 episode. I am making this a 2 parter, because there's still a LOT more to cover!

This weeks links:

Astro Live Stacker

Vampire Survivors!

I can't thank you guys enough for sticking with me for 50 episodes! A very special shout out to our Patreon crew, who is always there to keep me motivated! A very special thank you to you ALL, in no particular order!

THANK YOU TO Acererak, Mike, Keaton, Meatus, Girl_Nerd77, Nathan,  Skip, Martyn, Steve, Alex, Chris, Kelly, Dr Schweizer, Ben, Tim, and i'm really sorry if I missed you, Patreon sucks at showing you the names of your members! If I did miss you..please jump in the discord! Send me a message and ill make sure you get in. 

If you'd like to support the show and join our members only discord, click here: 

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Note - Sorry for the funky volume up and downs on the intro! Not sure what happened there!

Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! On this episode, Roo takes you through the experience of deciding to setup permanently! Building a pier has come with some interesting challenges, but it’s going great all things considered! We also discuss the changing of the seasons, a simple tool to make taking your flats MUCH easier, and dark sky trip tourism! Next week will be the 50th episode of The Astrocast, make sure you join us! 

If you have questions you would like to have read on the show and answered, please email [email protected] - and i’ll do my best!

Links from this weeks show:

Lukomaticos Pier Tutorial: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLJ-i1rdB4&t=446s

Embroidery circle (of the STARS!) for flats:

https://amzn.to/41eBQ9C

White Fabric: (you can probably find this cheaper at Michaels, but if you don’t have one nearby..)

https://amzn.to/41e1fQW

Cloudy nights review of Rockin’ Td Ranch:

https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/user-reviews/the-rockin%e2%80%99-td-ranch-a-review-of-sorts-r4725

Rockin Td Ranch: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28107962?source_impression_id=p3_1740532883_P3OhryYCcoBVEe0X&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE&modalItem=1041517094\

L-Para Filter: 

https://bit.ly/4iczPSe

Our link to High Point Scientific:

https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8141859.a5f5d85

(Check out the Meade stuff!)

Thanks for listening, we'll be back next week with our 50th episode!!!

Side note: Thank you SO MUCH to all the listeners that have made purchases using our affiliate links! It helps the show so much, and I just can't thank you enough!

Please note - we used affiliate links! Any purchase made via Highpoint links or Amazon can result in a small percentage going to The Astrocast for support. Thank you so much!!!

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast!!!

This week - Roo catches you up on what he's been up to these last couple weeks while he was gone! We cover a trip to Florida, a certain ASTEROID that has been making the rounds in the news as of late, as well as how to view Asteroids in Stellarium, among other things!

I've been working on a AP-centric episode that will come out next week, so make sure you come back for some good old' learnin! 

I spoke about the Eagles I saw in FL, if you wanna check em out or just say hi, stop by our Facebook page! 

Links:

Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Asteroids!

This week's recommendation: DR STONE

Check out Stellarium here!

Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to our members only Discord? Well today is your lucky day! For just 1-5 dollars per month, you can show your love for The Astrocast and join our Society! Members get access to our private community group chat, which has become my favorite place to talk about Astronomy! Show your support by donating here today!

 You can also support the show by using our affiliate link with High Point Scientific. You get the same great prices as usual but help the show by giving a small percentage of the profits to The Astrocast! Win/win!

Do you need help with your Observatory? Perhaps you want to design a roll off roof system? Then you should talk to Rick and Jeff at Dark Dragons Astronomy! They offer a full range of solutions for your home or professional observatory. They are trust partners of the podcast, and I can fully recommend their services and products!

Thanks so much for tuning in to The Astrocast, and CLEAR SKIES!

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning in this week for a UNIQUE episode as Roo takes you with him to the good old side yard for some first light shenanigans on the new Askar SQA55. I purchased this scope myself, it's my new refractor, and I thought I'd share some of that experience with you! Since this night, I've managed to get a capture of the HH/Flame Nebula for 4 hours and am VERY happy with the results! You can see it on the Astrocast FB page. 

Links:

Sharpcap 

This week's recommendation: ESMZ 

Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to our members only Discord? Well today is your lucky day! For just 1-5 dollars per month, you can show your love for The Astrocast and join our Society! Members get access to our private community group chat, which has become my favorite place to talk about Astronomy! Show your support by donating here today!

 You can also support the show by using our affiliate link with High Point Scientific. You get the same great prices as usual but help the show by giving a small percentage of the profits to The Astrocast! Win/win!

Do you need help with your Observatory? Perhaps you want to design a roll off roof system? Then you should talk to Rick and Jeff at Dark Dragons Astronomy! They offer a full range of solutions for your home or professional observatory. They are trust partners of the podcast, and I can fully recommend their services and products!

Thanks so much for tuning in to The Astrocast, and CLEAR SKIES!

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week on the show, we sit down with an Astrophotography Extraordinaire - and my personal favorite "AP Influencer" on YouTube, the one and only Nico Carver.

If you SOMEHOW listen to The Astrocast and haven't seen Nicos channel, what are you waiting for?!? Check it out after the episode, and make sure you look for my comment in his latest episode comments!

Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to our members only Discord? Well today is your lucky day! For just 1-5 dollars per month, you can show your love for The Astrocast and join our Society! Members get access to our private community group chat, which has become my favorite place to talk about Astronomy! Show your support by donating here today!

 You can also support the show by using our affiliate link with High Point Scientific. You get the same great prices as usual but help the show by giving a small percentage of the profits to The Astrocast! Win/win!

Do you need help with your Observatory? Perhaps you want to design a roll off roof system? Then you should talk to Rick and Jeff at Dark Dragons Astronomy! They offer a full range of solutions for your home or professional observatory. They are trust partners of the podcast, and I can fully recommend their services and products!

Thanks so much for tuning in to The Astrocast, and CLEAR SKIES!

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Hey Astrocast fam! 

Hope everyone is doing great, and enjoying clear skies..Assuming you didn't get snowed on like the lower half of the states!!

We are off this week but have a very special episode planned for next week, so make sure to come back on 1/28 and check in with us! Nothing is wrong in case you're worried - just an extremely busy week in my professional and personal life! 

Clear Skies!

Roo

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WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast!

This week on the show, Roo takes a deep dive into one of his absolute favorite persons in history, the one and only Galileo Galilei. Sit back and relax and learn a thing or two about the man who INVENTED modern astronomy. Bonus points if you listen to this episode while checking out the Galilean Satellites. 

His discoveries? Immense and uncountable. His life? Incredible, and yet so full of pain.

Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to our members only Discord? Well today is your lucky day! For just 1-5 dollars per month, you can show your love for The Astrocast and join our Society! Members get access to our private community group chat, which has become my favorite place to talk about Astronomy! Show your support by donating here today!

 You can also support the show by using our affiliate link with High Point Scientific. You get the same great prices as usual but help the show by giving a small percentage of the profits to The Astrocast! Win/win!

Do you need help with your Observatory? Perhaps you want to design a roll off roof system? Then you should talk to Rick and Jeff at Dark Dragons Astronomy! They offer a full range of solutions for your home or professional observatory. They are trust partners of the podcast, and I can fully recommend their services and products!

Thanks so much for tuning in to The Astrocast, and CLEAR SKIES!

Roo

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