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
All About the Moon
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…
What's Up in the January 2024 Skies?
In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, as well as exploring some of the best double stars that are seen on January evenings.
Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! …
A Holiday Greeting
The AstroGuy Podcast wants to wish everyone a joyous holiday season, a happy New Year and as always, Clear Skies! Due to a recent bad head cold, an episode that’s all about the Moon is …
What's Up in the December 2023 Skies?
In this episode, we cover the planets, a meteor shower, viewing an asteroid, and the Winter Solstice, as well as exploring some of the best deep sky objects that are seen on December ev…
Buying a Telescope - A beginner's guide
In this episode, we discuss what a person getting into the hobby should do, regarding equipment. We’ll talk about what you should start with as well as pointing out some things to avoid…
What's Up in the November 2023 Skies?
In this episode, we go over some astronomy news, what planets can be seen in the November Skies, including some meteor showers, some very nice conjunctions with the planets and the Moon…
October 2023 Space Mission Updates
In this episode, we discuss some recent missions that are helping us to learn about the makeup of our solar system.
Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!…
What's Up in the October 2023 Skies?
In this episode, we'll explore the exciting celestial events and objects waiting for you in October's night sky. We'll guide you through the visible planets, discuss an upcoming meteor …
Eclipse Special! Upcoming Annular Eclipse on October 14th!
This episode goes over the basics of eclipses. Learn the differences between lunar and solar eclipses, the different types of solar and lunar eclipses, how to safely view and photograp…
What's Up in the September 2023 Skies?
Thank you to all our watchers and listeners! We’ve been doing this for 2 years now and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Listen in for an upcoming contest where one lucky listener w…
The Great Astronomers - Caroline Herschel
In this episode, the third in the Great Astronomers Series, we explore the life and discoveries of Caroline Herschel, the first woman to paid as a professional astronomer and one of the…
What's Up in the August 2023 Skies?
Welcome to the 50th episode of the AstroGuy Podcast!
In this episode we explore the planets, talk about super moons, blue moons and the most reliable meteor shower of the year. Then we …
One year of JWST and more!
We look back on the first year of science from the James Webb Space Telescope. Then we get a preview of what's coming up. We're going to explore the best of the Summer Skies, and lear…
What's Up in the July 2023 Skies?
July is a great time to enjoy astronomy. In the evenings, temperatures are pleasant and there's a lot to enjoy in the night skies! In this episode, we'll explore the planets and how to …
All about Stellafane! Hear about the convention from 3 people who've each attended 50 times!
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Dennis Cassia, Richard Sanderson and Phil Harrington, three gentlemen who have each attended the annual Stellafane Convention in …
What's Up in the June 2023 Skies?
In this episode we explore which planets are visible In the evening and morning skies this June. We also explore some of the best deep sky objects that are visible on June Evenings.
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I took an image of M81, here's how I did it!
In this episode, I go over how I setup to image Bode’s Galaxy, M81. In the video we explore setting up the gear and using the ASIAIR to control everything to do the image, as well as s…
What's Up in the May 2023 Skies?
In this episode we will be exploring the planets that will be visible in the night sky this month. We will also be taking a closer look at two southern constellations that are easy to s…
Astro News Updates! Starship, JUICE, Interviews and more!
In this episode we preview 2 upcoming episodes, one about the annual Stellafane Convention and another geared for astrophotographers about capturing, stacking and processing a galaxy im…
What's Up in the April 2023 Skies?
Welcome to the Astroguy Podcast, your guide to the wonders of the night sky. In this episode, we'll be discussing which planets are visible this month, as well as exploring some of the …