#547 - 12 Months of Messier August Edition
Aug 17, 202623m
Chris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August.
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Hosted by Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 548 episodes
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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett hosts The Actual Astronomy Podcast, a science show with 548 episodes published.
Chris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August.
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com
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