The Actual Astronomy Podcast
#556 - Listener Emails
Oct 19, 202656 min
Chris and Shane respond to listener emails.
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The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Hosted by Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett · science · EN · 558 episodes
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About this Podcast:
Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
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Public web form
Booking probability
37%
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Who hosts The Actual Astronomy Podcast?
The Actual Astronomy Podcast is hosted by Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett. The show has published 558 episodes to date.
What has The Actual Astronomy Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#556 - Listener Emails" (19 October 2026, 56 minutes), "#555 - Saturn at Opposition" (12 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "#554 - Clear Skies Astro Hopper with Steven Rosenthal" (5 October 2026, 55 minutes).
How often does The Actual Astronomy Podcast publish?
The Actual Astronomy Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 558 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Actual Astronomy Podcast?
Booking probability for The Actual Astronomy Podcast is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Actual Astronomy Podcast requires a Pod Score of 89 or higher. The Actual Astronomy Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett hosts The Actual Astronomy Podcast, a science show with 558 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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#555 - Saturn at Opposition
Oct 12, 202648 minChris and Shane talk about observing Saturn at opposition.
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#554 - Clear Skies Astro Hopper with Steven Rosenthal
Oct 5, 202655 minChris and Shane welcome special guest Steve Rosenthal to discuss the Astro Hopper.
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#553 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2026
Sep 28, 202636 minChris and SHane talk about interesting things to observe in October 2026.
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#552 - Top 10 Techniques for Buying Used Gear
Sep 21, 202654 minChris and Shane share tips for buying used astronomy gear.
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#551 - 12 Months of Messier September Edition
Sep 14, 202640 minChris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in September.
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#550 - Sketching the Night Sky for the Average Observer
Sep 7, 202640 minChris shares a recent presentation he delivered that introduces sketching to observers.
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#549 - The Observer’s Calendar for September 2026
Aug 31, 202626 minChris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2026.
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#548 - Visual Astronomy in Draco
Aug 24, 202639 minChris and Shane talk about various objects to observe in Draco.
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#547 - 12 Months of Messier August Edition
Aug 17, 202623 minChris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August.
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#546 - Planning Dark Sky Trips
Aug 10, 202646 minChris and Shane share thoughts on how to have a successful dark sky trip.
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#545 - Observer’s Calendar for August 2026
Aug 3, 202626 minChris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
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#544 - 7” Achro Attempts at Correcting Chromatic Aberration
Jul 27, 202643 minChris and Shane discuss different ways to reduce chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors.
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#543 - 3D Printing and Astronomy
Jul 20, 202655 minChris and Shane discuss 3D printing and how it can enhance your observing.
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#542 - 12 Months of Messier July Edition
Jul 13, 202650 minChris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in July.
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#541 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2026
Jul 6, 202633 minChris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2026.
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#539 - David Nagler Answers Listener Questions
Jun 22, 20261h 43mChris and Shane welcome David Nagler from Televue to the show to answer listener questions.
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#538 - Listener Emails
Jun 15, 202659 minChris and Shane get caught up and read listener emails.
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#537 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2026
Jun 8, 202626 minChris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in June 2026.
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#536 - Observing While the Moon is Up
May 25, 20261h 5mChris and Shane talk about what they like to observe when the Moon is up.
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