The AstroGuy Podcast

When starting out in amateur astronomy, there are so many terms and concepts that are part of the hobby. Some are not easy to understand, some are. In this episode we’ll explore several of these and explain them in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. We’ll explore magnitude, angular measurements, celestial coordinates and more, all while revealing some helpful tips along the way to make your astronomical journey more fun. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem! 

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0:00 Intro 
0:20 Angular Measurement 
4:40 Understanding Focal Ratios 
6:19 Magnification and Field of View 
8:38 Magnitude 
10:44 Celestial Coordinates 
13:45 Helpful Resources 
18:14 Conclusion 

October was filled with many wonderful treats, gracing the night skies.  In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them.  We also discuss a couple of comets, meteor showers, some groundbreaking space missions and then we explore an enigmatic crater on the moon.  Lastly, we’ll explore the constellation Andromeda and discover several of the wonders within its boundaries.  It’s going to be a LOT of fun! 

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November Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGNov24Guide

The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

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Our “All About Comets” episode: https://youtu.be/Szpg7l8RAEU

What’s Up in the October 2024 Skies?: https://youtu.be/HEHNbD1beLw

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS finder: https://theskylive.com/c2023a3-info

The Great Astronomers – Caroline Herschel: https://youtu.be/ZVrIHoOVmvY?si=2-4XwgAAkZK2wtpP
The Great Astronomers – Sir William Herschel: https://youtu.be/1sCFTQf03Wk?si=MMT_bnGwyxwu4plM

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A bright comet is gracing our skies! It’s been nearly 30 years since we’ve had a comet this bright visible in our skies.  In this episode, we’ll learn about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, how it was discovered, where it’s from, what to expect from it as well as when and where to see it.  This is going to be a blast!

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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Our “All About Comets” episode: https://youtu.be/Szpg7l8RAEU

What’s Up in the October 2024 Skies?: https://youtu.be/HEHNbD1beLw

 Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Predictions: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/update-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-might-outshine-predictions/

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS finder: https://theskylive.com/c2023a3-info

Visible Dark’s explanation about comet processing in Pixinsight: https://youtu.be/SNdt-d__RFg?si=k244llvhjU2FGkYl

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In this episode, we’ll explore what wonders can be seen in the October 2024.  We’ll explore the planets, go over an eclipse, a meteor shower, a bright comet, and a space mission update.  Since Halloween is almost here, we’ll also explore some of the scariest deep sky objects in the sky.  It’s going to be a lot of fun!

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media

October 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGOct24Guide

The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

Links:

October 2nd Annular Eclipse: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20241002_09_100

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Predictions: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/update-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-might-outshine-predictions/

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS finder: https://theskylive.com/c2023a3-info

What’s Up in the September 2024 Skies? (Montes Alpes): https://youtu.be/ohY72oLh1IY?si=Bo4vsnJE3zZfOuRY

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This episode is for the astrophotographers or anyone interested in getting started in astrophotography. We discuss the features of the ASIAIR and I go through my work flow of how I use the control all my gear when I’m doing astrophotography.

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius. We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more!

I’m apologizing in advance for the nasal sound of my voice, my allergies were bothering me.

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/

August 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGSept24Guide

The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

Saturn Occultation: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20...

Cranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35

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 In this episode in our All About Series we take a look at Emission Nebulae. Learn about how they formed, their impact on the science of astronomy and we offer some tips on how you can observe them. Whether you’ve been at this for years or just starting out, there's something here for everyone.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the AstroGuy Podcast. Share it with your friends and fellow stargazers. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes exploring the wonders of the cosmos! The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Until next time, keep looking up at the stars! Carpe Noctem, seize the night! 

In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius.  We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more! 

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

Links:

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

Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/

August 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGAug24Guide

The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide 

Saturn Occultation: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240821_16_100

What’s Up in the July 2024 Skies?: https://youtu.be/exxfO4v2wSM?si=E7pyblWwIB1nxKZK

In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, host Wayne Zuhl takes listeners on a cosmic journey through the captivating world of comets. Often described as "dirty snowballs," comets have intrigued and mystified humans for centuries. This episode explores the nature of comets, their origins, how to observe them, and their rich historical and cultural significance. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or a curious beginner, this episode offers something for everyone.

If you’d like to support the channel feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! If you shop from the affiliate links, you pay the same price, but a small portion comes back to support the podcast.  We really appreciate it! 

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 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the AstroGuy Podcast. Share it with your friends and fellow stargazers. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes exploring the wonders of the cosmos!

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Until next time, keep looking up at the stars!

July is a fun and busy month for astronomy!  This month we’ll let you know when how and where to see the planets, a comet, and a meteor shower.  We also discuss a fun lunar feature and explore some of the best show case deep sky objects that can be seen non summer nights and much more! 

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TheSkyLive link for Comet Olbers: https://theskylive.com/13p-info

Link to T CrB episode: https://youtu.be/iocIBrldMPE

Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/

July 2024 Episode Guide:  https://tinyurl.com/AGJuly2024Guide

The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide