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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
Links:
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_bnGwyxwu4plMAffiliate Links
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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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Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media
Links:
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!
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Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!
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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
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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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TheSkyLive: https://theskylive.com
Stellarium: https://stellarium.org
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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!
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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
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There may be a new bright star that will be visible in our skies, and it could occur any day! In this episode we examine the binary star, T Corona Borealis, a recurrent nova, as well as examining the different types of novae (supernovae are a completely different phenomenon), what to expect with T Cr B and how to find and observe it. Enjoy!
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AAVSO Episode: https://youtu.be/0vTldOj3Le0?si=yepkt2UFQZVuWVR8
Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/
Aperture Photometry Tool: https://aperturephotometry.org/
AstroImageJ: https://www.astro.louisville.edu/software/astroimagej/
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In this episode we discuss the bountiful morning parade of planets, an easy to spot large crater on the moon, some upcoming rocket launches and then we explore some of the best globular clusters that can be seen on June Evenings.
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The June 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/June24EG
The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide
You can also watch the episode on YouTube.
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Get ready for a fascinating and educational episode! I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Mario Motta, a renowned cardiologist and passionate amateur astronomer. Dr. Motta has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research on light pollution and its far-reaching effects on the environment, human health, and wildlife. This conversation is packed with intriguing insights and practical tips. I’m confident you’ll find it as enlightening and engaging as I did!
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Mario Motta’s Webpage: https://www.mariomottamd.com/
International Dark Sky Association: https://darksky.org/
Stellafane Website: https://stellafane.org/
AMA Statement on LED Lighting: https://darksky.org/news/ama-report-affirms-human-health-impacts-from-leds/
Special thanks to Mario Motta and the International Dark Sky Association for several of the images used in the video.
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings.
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Site for occultation information: https://in-the-sky.org
The May 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGMay24Guide
The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide
Virtual Lunar Atlas Download Link: https://ap-i.net/avl/en/download
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Follow the AstroGuy on his eclipse adventure that involved more than 24 hours of driving, 2 countries, clouds, clear skies, LOTS of traffic, totality and more!
Thank you to Donna Harris, Scott Badger, Bill Griffeth and Bobby Marinov for their spectacular images of the eclipse.
Something is a little different about this episode. Normally, I work from a script, but for this episode, I worked off of an outline. So, please forgive any extraneous “ums” and the like. 😊
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Part 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6W...
Part 2 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/Nfxc3nrjPUs?si=fTVKL...
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, the upcoming total solar eclipse, as well as exploring some of the best that can be seen on April evenings.
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Part 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6W...
Part 2 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/Nfxc3nrjPUs?si=8mzVm...
The Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschel
The April 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGEPApr24
The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse, what you can expect to see along with some tips about having the best eclipse experience. We also go over how to photograph the eclipse. There’s tons of great info in the episode. Enjoy it!
If you haven’t watched part one of the Eclipse Special, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=Q-DuIuJxjvkxjceb
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In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in the little known constellations of Hydra and Monoceros, that can be seen on March evenings.
Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!
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Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod
Part 1 of our Eclipse Special: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=TFX6WnwBn_8fj60z
The Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschel
The March 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AGEPMar24
The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide
March 3rd Antares/Moon occultation: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240303_16_100
March 24-25 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse data: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2024-march-25
Virtual Lunar Atlas Download Link: https://ap-i.net/avl/en/download
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse and where to see it, along with some of the equipment to help you enjoy the spectacle. Part 2 will go into detail about how to observe and image the eclipse.
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Astronomy Magazine Article with plans for a solar projector -
In this episode, we cover the planets, the moon, as well as exploring some of the best DSO’s in Auriga and Orion, that can be seen on February evenings.
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The Great Astronomers, Sir William Herschel: http://tinyurl.com/AGWHerschel
The February 2024 Episode Guide: http://tinyurl.com/AGFeb24EG
The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: https://tinyurl.com/AG-EpisodeGuideSorted
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In this episode, we explore the Moon, its phases, the basics of eclipses along with various ways how to observe them. We’ll also dive into how the Moon impacts religion, calendars, art, culture and more!
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Where did the Moon come from? With Michael Corvese: https://youtu.be/LliFRqeUZv4?si=VzCNZRucEHfH419p
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