#118 - First Light For a New Mount and Eyepiece as Well as Some Observing Reports
Shane talks about his Berlebach Castor II mount and Takahashi 32mm Abbe ortho. This episode also has a few observing reports.
17 Maj 202155min
#117 - Listener Emails
Chris and Shane read and discuss recent listener emails.
13 Maj 202147min
#116 - Miscellaneous Astronomy Ramblings
Chris and Shane discuss everything from new meal options when on dark sky excursions, to updates on individual astro volunteer tasks, to observing reports…and a few other things.
10 Maj 202151min
#115 - Objects to Observe in May 2021
Chris and Shane talk about solar objects objects and events to observe in May.
6 Maj 202130min
#114 -Gear Talk
Chris and Shane talk about some recent experiences with eyepieces, tripods, and a Herschel wedge. NOTE: This episode has some audio distortion towards the end that could not be removed.
3 Maj 202146min
#113 - Big Aperture Observing - 20” f/3.3
Special guest, amateur astronomer Bill Wier, joins Chris and Shane to talk about observing on the west coast of Canada with various telescopes including a 20” f/3.3 StarMaster dobsonian. Checkout the ...
29 Apr 202156min
#112 - A Nebula Filter Overview and a Quick Comparison of the Televue Delite vs. the Pentax XF
If you have wondered what the differences are between a UHC, O-III, or h-beta filters this episode is for you. Shane provides a brief comparison of a 9mm Televue Delite and 8.5mm Pentax XF eyepiece.
26 Apr 202148min
#111 - Deep Sky Observing in Leo, Virgo, and Coma Berenices
Spring is known as galaxy season. These three constellations have many galaxies that are easily visible with amateur telescopes.
22 Apr 202159min
