When starting out in amateur astronomy, there are so many terms and concepts that are part of the hobby. Some are not easy to understand, some are. In this episode we’ll explore several of these and explain them in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. We’ll explore magnitude, angular measurements, celestial coordinates and more, all while revealing some helpful tips along the way to make your astronomical journey more fun. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Angular Measurement
4:40 Understanding Focal Ratios
6:19 Magnification and Field of View
8:38 Magnitude
10:44 Celestial Coordinates
13:45 Helpful Resources
18:14 Conclusion

October was filled with many wonderful treats, gracing the night skies. In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them. We also discuss a couple of comets, meteor showers, some groundbreaking space missions and then we explore an enigmatic crater on the moon. Lastly, we’ll explore the constellation Andromeda and discover several of the wonders within its boundaries. It’s going to be a LOT of fun!

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Our “All About Comets” episode: https://youtu.be/Szpg7l8RAEU

What’s Up in the October 2024 Skies?: https://youtu.be/HEHNbD1beLw

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS finder: https://theskylive.com/c2023a3-info

The Great Astronomers – Caroline Herschel: https://youtu.be/ZVrIHoOVmvY?si=2-4XwgAAkZK2wtpP
The Great Astronomers – Sir William Herschel: https://youtu.be/1sCFTQf03Wk?si=MMT_bnGwyxwu4plM

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A bright comet is gracing our skies! It’s been nearly 30 years since we’ve had a comet this bright visible in our skies. In this episode, we’ll learn about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, how it was discovered, where it’s from, what to expect from it as well as when and where to see it. This is going to be a blast!

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Our “All About Comets” episode: https://youtu.be/Szpg7l8RAEU

What’s Up in the October 2024 Skies?: https://youtu.be/HEHNbD1beLw

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Predictions: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/update-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-might-outshine-predictions/

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS finder: https://theskylive.com/c2023a3-info

Visible Dark’s explanation about comet processing in Pixinsight: https://youtu.be/SNdt-d__RFg?si=k244llvhjU2FGkYl

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