The AstroGuy Podcast
The podcast for Amateur Astronomers. Topics, interviews, information and fun for whatever level of Amateur Astronomy you're at or heading towards.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 101
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Rediscovering the Joy of Visual Observing
In this episode I recount how I rediscovered the pure joy of visual observing. For years, I’ve been focused on capturing images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, but one night wi…
What's Up in the September 2025 Skies? 100th episode!
In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout September 2025. We’re also celebrating our 100th episode!
Whether you’re just…
The Great Astronomers: Henrietta Swan Leavitt, the woman who measured the universe
In this installment of the Great Astronomers Series, we dive into the life and legacy of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, one of astronomy’s most quietly revolutionary figures. From painstakingl…
What's Up in the August 2025 Skies?
In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout August 2025. So, if you're new to astronomy or you’re a seasoned amateur, thi…
All About the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode, we’re going to learn about a great new observatory, who it’s named for and learn about what’s behind this incredible instrument and tak…
What's Up in the July 2025 Skies?
Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a look at what’s happening in the July 2025 skies. There’s a lot happening! Several…
Integration Time: Is more really better?
Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast!, in this episode we’re focusing on one of the most essential topics in astrophotography—total integration time. Have you ever asked yourself why experie…
What's Up in the June 2025 Skies?
Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the top astronomical events in June 2025, including planetary alignm…
Looking Ahead: What's coming up on the podcast?
I've been getting over a bad head cold and I wasn't able to get the episode that I had planned to publish recorded. So, in this brief episode, we get a sneak peak into what's coming up…
What's Up in the May 2025 Skies?
May has arrived, and with it comes warmer evenings, vibrant landscapes in full bloom, and a night sky packed with incredible sights to enjoy. Whether you're setting up a telescope, grab…
Inside NEAF 2025: The World's Largest Astronomy Expo
April means it's time for one of the most anticipated annual events in amateur astronomy and this one isn’t in the sky. On April 5th and 6th the 34th North East Astronomy Forum, aka NE…
What's Up in the April 2025 Skies?
April is here! And with it comes warmer days, blooming flowers and trees along with crisp evening skies. This month the planets are still putting on a nice show, and we’ll explore one …
Talking Smart Telescopes with Phil Harrington and Al Papsun
Smart telescopes are changing the way we explore the night sky, making astrophotography more accessible than ever. In this episode, I’m joined by two amateur astronomers, astronomy auth…
What's Up in the March 2025 Skies?
March is here, roaring in like a lion, and only time will tell if it will go out like a lamb. You’ve certainly noticed that the days are getting longer and soon, the Winter weather will…
Talking about the WVAA - A unique Astronomy Club
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Brown and Jonathon Eggleston, who are members of the West Virginia Astrophotography Association. This unique organization is pr…
What's Up in the February 2025 Skies
Winter is in full swing, and despite that February is often the coldest month of the year, it’s the shortest and there’s lots of great object to explore. In this episode, we’ll explore…
2024 - The Year in Review
2024 is behind us and it was a very busy year astronomically speaking. There were several groundbreaking space missions, eclipses, aurora, comets and much more that graced our skies. …
What's Up in the January 2025 Skies?
Happy New Year!!! Hopefully you had a joyous holiday season filled with lots of clear skies! In this episode, we’ll discuss the planets, a meteor shower, a comet, then we’ll explore wha…
New Jersey Skies: The Rise of the Drones
This December sure has been interesting! Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the myriad of mysterious drone sightings that began in New Jersey in November. In…
What's Up in the December 2024 Skies?
In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them. We also discuss a comet, meteor shower, another groundbreaking space mission and then we explore a s…