Observers Notebook
The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 221
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
The Observers Notebook- Astronomy past, present and future with Carl Hergenrother
Episode 159 In this episode I talk to the Executive Director of the ALPO about its history and the next 75 years of astronomy, Carl Hergenrother. For more information you can visit the ALPO web sit…
00:47:27 |
Wed 01 Mar 2023
The Observers Notebook- The Strolling Astronomer with Ken Poshedly
Episode 156 In this episode I talk to the editor of the Journal of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about what is in the latest edition of the JALPO and how you can get a FREE COPY! For more information you c…
00:35:04 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
The Observers Notebook- Don Machholz Revisited
Episode 158 In this repeat episode from January 2018, of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the late comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet di…
00:42:16 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
The Observers Notebook- Comets of 2023
Episode 157 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Come…
00:45:20 |
Sun 01 Jan 2023
The Observers Notebook- Geminids Meteor Shower 2022
Episode 155
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will nex…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will nex…
00:25:16 |
Thu 01 Dec 2022
The Observers Notebook- Amateur Astronomy Magazine
Episode 156
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren.
We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amate…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren.
We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amate…
00:39:39 |
Thu 17 Nov 2022
The Observers Notebook- Mars 2022
Episode 153
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with R…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with R…
00:46:53 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
The Observers Notebook- Orionids Meteor Shower 2022
Episode 152
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of…
00:34:29 |
Sat 15 Oct 2022
The Observers Notebook- Upcoming 2022 eclipses
Episode 151
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses.
Keith gives us …
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses.
Keith gives us …
00:40:28 |
Sat 01 Oct 2022
The Observers Notebook- Member Profile Clyde Foster
Episode 150
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster.
We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and di…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster.
We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and di…
00:47:22 |
Thu 15 Sep 2022
The Observers Notebook - Jupiter 2022
Episode 149
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Richard Schmude.
Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter S…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Richard Schmude.
Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter S…
00:34:13 |
Thu 01 Sep 2022
The Observers Notebook- Observing Venus and Saturn 2022
Episode 148
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.
Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Satu…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.
Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Satu…
00:30:34 |
Mon 15 Aug 2022
The Observers Notebook- Summertime 2022 Meteor Showers
Show Notes 147
Episode 147
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime
meteor showers.
Bob …
Episode 147
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime
meteor showers.
Bob …
00:37:02 |
Mon 01 Aug 2022
The Observers Notebook- The ALPO at 75 with Bob Garfinkle
Episode 146
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th …
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th …
01:08:19 |
Fri 15 Jul 2022
The Observers Notebook- The ALPO at 75 with Carlos Hernandez
Episode 145
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75…
00:41:27 |
Fri 01 Jul 2022
The Observers Notebook- The 2022 ALPO Virtual Conference
Episode 144
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.
Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how yo…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.
Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how yo…
00:30:27 |
Wed 15 Jun 2022
The Observers Notebook- 75 Years of the Strolling Astronomer
Episode 143
In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they …
In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they …
01:20:27 |
Wed 01 Jun 2022
The Observers Notebook-Radio Astronomy with the 20m Telescope
Episode 142
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a …
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a …
00:25:02 |
Sun 15 May 2022
The Observers Notebook- The May 15/16 2022 Total Lunar Eclipse
Episode 141
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the May 15/16, 2022 Total Lunar eclipse, and contact…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the May 15/16, 2022 Total Lunar eclipse, and contact…
00:39:18 |
Sun 01 May 2022
The Observers Notebook- The 2022 Lyrids and more
Episode 140
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids
meteor showers peaki…
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids
meteor showers peaki…
00:38:53 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
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