This Way to the Stars
A beginner's guide to astronomy in Victoria
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 5
- Years Active
- 2020
Episode 5. The Great Melbourne Telescope with Jim Pollock
In this episode, I speak with Jim Pollock, Director of the Great Melbourne Telescope restoration section. Jim tells us about the history and origins of the Great Melbourne Telescope, which was once t…
Episode 4. New Astronomers Group with Ken Le Marquand
In this episode, I speak with Ken Le Marquand, past president of the ASV and section director of the New Astronomers Group. We talk about how the New Astronomers Group has changed over the years, wha…
Episode 3. Astrophotography with Phil Hart
In this episode, I speak with Phil Hart, astronomer and astrophotographer, two-time winner of the David Malin astrophotography award and author of the Shooting Stars ebook. We talk about how astropho…
Episode 2. Comets with Michael Mattiazzo
In this episode, I speak with Michael Mattiazzo, comet hunter and discoverer of eight SWAN comets. We discuss Michael's discovery of Comet C/2020 F8 SWAN, how to view comets, Comet Halley, and more.
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Episode 1. Radio astronomy with Clint Jeffrey
In this episode, I speak with Clint Jeffrey, Section Director for Radio Astronomy at the ASV. We discuss the science behind radio astronomy, the story behind the new Leon Mow Radio Telescope, and mor…