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
The Game Changer - The ZWO ASIAIR
In this episode we go over what the ASIAIR is, some of what it can do and how you can use it for visual astronomy, Electronically Assisted Astronomy or astrophotography. This inexpensi…
What's up in the June 2022 Skies?
In this episode, explore the show that the bright planets are putting on in the morning skies. We also dive into the constellations Canes Venatici and Hercules as well as some of the w…
The Great Astronomers - Part 2 - Sir William Herschel
In this episode, the second in a series about the Great Astronomers through history, we take a deep dive into the life and discoveries or Sir William Herschel. Herschel was a true rena…
What's up in the May 2022 Skies?
May is a busy month! There's a deep Total Lunar Eclipse, several planetary conjunctions and we explore the galaxy rich constellations Coma Berenices and Virgo.
The Ultimate Sense of Perspective - An Interview with Zane Landers
Zane Landers is a young amateur astronomer, who is challenging the boundaries of telescope making, sidewalk astronomy and much more. This is a fascinating interview!
What's Up in the April 2022 Skies?
In this episode we take a a look at the show that the bright planets are putting on in the mornings. We learn about a minor meteor shower and explore the Constellations Leo and Leo Min…
Astrophotography on a budget
In this episode we take a look at an inexpensive way to get into astrophotography. The equipment used is minimal. A tripod, a DSLR Camera, a lens, a USB cable to connect to a laptop an…
What's Up in the March 2022 Skies?
In this episode, we explore the wondrous show that the planets are putting on in the morning skies, as well as the famous Winter Hexagon, three constellations (Monoceros, Canis Minor a…
Beginning Astronomy, an interview with "Stargazer" Steve Dodson
In this interview I have the joy of having a conversation with Steve Dodson as we discuss, some of the things that people starting out in the hobby can do to make a lifelong passion, e…
What's up in the February 2022 Sky?
This month we take a look at the planets and we explore the constellations Gemini and Canis Major and some of the gems that are hidden within.
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The Great Astronomers - Part 1 - Charles Messier
In this episode, the first of a series that will be released over time, we take a look at the life of Charles Messier and the objects that he catalogued. A French Astronomer in the 1700…
What's up in the January 2022 skies?
There's a lot going on in the skies this January!
This month we take a look at a meteor shower, the planets and we explore the constellation Orion the Hunter and some of the gems that …
The James Webb Space Telescope has finally launched!!!
In this episode, we look at the James Webb Space Telescope, it's instruments, what it will do and where it will make it's observations from. We also explain the LaGrange Points and let…
A guide to buying a telescope for a budding astronomer
The holidays are here! One of the questions I get asked most, is I want to buy a first telescope for someone, what should I do? Well, we take a look at some apps to help you get acqua…
What's up in the December 2021 Sky?
This episode is packed! Find out what planets are visible, hear about a total eclipse of the Sun, 2 different space missions, Comet Leonard, the Geminid Meteor Shower and much more!
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Talking Amateur Astronomy with Pat Manley
Pat and I discuss lots of different facets of Amateur Astronomy in this episode. We talk about astronomy clubs, resources and much more. Enjoy it!
What's up in November 2021 Skies?
In this episode, we dive into a meteor shower, a comet, a lunar eclipse, the planets that are visible and we explore two different constellations.
A bright comet may be gracing our skies and more
In this episode, we discuss the ABC's of stargazing, Library Telescopes and Comet Leonard, which could be a relatively bright naked eye comet in December.
What's up in the sky this October?
Episode 3 of the AstroGuy Podcast. In this episode, we talk about various happenings in the night sky, including a minor meteor shower that could flare up, great shows being put on by …
Talking Astrophotography with Jonathon Eggleston from West Virginia Astronomy
In this episode, I interview Jonathon Eggleston.
We talk about how he got into the hobby, his gear, some techniques and processes and much more. A relative "newbie" to the hobby, Jona…