#77 - Your Guide to Observing Double Stars
Observing double stars can be extremely rewarding. Chris and Shane discuss what you need to know to start observing double stars.
24 Des 202057min
#76 - Almost Great Conjunction Observations
Chris and Shane compare their observations of Jupiter and Saturn as the two planets approach conjunction. The tonal colour differences surprise Chris and Shane.
21 Des 202053min
#75 - The Great Jupiter & Saturn Conjunction
On December, 21st Jupiter and Saturn will be 1/10th of 1 degree apart! This is closest that they will appear in the sky in the telescope and won’t be close than 1 degree until 2080. However, do not wa...
17 Des 202039min
#74 - Light Pollution Filters & A Book Give Away
Chris and Shane discuss the merits of using filters that claim to help with light pollution and find out how you can win a brand new copy of the RASC 2021 Observers Handbook.
14 Des 202052min
#73 - A Beautiful Open Cluster Tour
Chris and Shane discuss a wonderful open cluster tour that goes through Taurus and Perseus. You can do this tour with binoculars or a telescope...if you have very dark skies, then all you need are you...
10 Des 202048min
#72 - Find Out What is Possible with a Celestron 76mm Firstscope
A longtime listener, Phil, joins Chris and Shane in this episode. Phil shares his experiences with a Celestron Firstscope that he transformed into a Supermod 76!
7 Des 202053min
#71 - A Frankenscope and Observing Colour on the Moon
Shane shares how he cobbled together a telescope from a bunch of spare parts and discusses an interesting observation of colour on the Moon.
3 Des 202047min
#70 - Objects to Observe in December 2020
Chris and Shane highlight some interesting things to observe in December, including a once in a lifetime conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn.
30 Nov 202041min
