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  • Astronomy Basics
    2024/11/20

    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

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    20 分
  • What's Up in the November 2024 Skies?
    2024/10/28

    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!

    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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    Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media

    November Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGNov24Guide

    The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

    Links:

    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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    25 分
  • It's here! Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
    2024/10/10

    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!

    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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    Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media

    Links:

    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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    Music Credits

    Song: Castles In The Sky

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    Song: Falling (featuring eSoreni)

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    16 分
  • What's Up in the October 2024 Skies?
    2024/10/10

    In this episode, we’ll explore what wonders can be seen in the October 2024. We’ll explore the planets, go over an eclipse, a meteor shower, a bright comet, and a space mission update. Since Halloween is almost here, we’ll also explore some of the scariest deep sky objects in the sky. It’s going to be a lot of 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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    Cranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35

    Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media

    October 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGOct24Guide

    The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

    Links:

    October 2nd Annular Eclipse: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20241002_09_100

    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

    What’s Up in the September 2024 Skies? (Montes Alpes): https://youtu.be/ohY72oLh1IY?si=Bo4vsnJE3zZfOuRY

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    23 分
  • My Workflow with the ASIAIR
    2024/09/22

    This episode is for the astrophotographers or anyone interested in getting started in astrophotography. We discuss the features of the ASIAIR and I go through my work flow of how I use the control all my gear when I’m doing astrophotography.

    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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    41 分
  • What's Up in the September 2024 Skies?
    2024/08/27

    In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius. We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more!

    I’m apologizing in advance for the nasal sound of my voice, my allergies were bothering me.

    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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    Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/

    August 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGSept24Guide

    The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

    Saturn Occultation: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20...

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    28 分
  • All About Emission Nebulae
    2024/08/16

    In this episode in our All About Series we take a look at Emission Nebulae. Learn about how they formed, their impact on the science of astronomy and we offer some tips on how you can observe them. Whether you’ve been at this for years or just starting out, there's something here for everyone.

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the AstroGuy Podcast. Share it with your friends and fellow stargazers. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes exploring the wonders of the cosmos! The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Until next time, keep looking up at the stars! Carpe Noctem, seize the night!

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    28 分
  • What's Up in the August 2024 Skies?
    2024/07/28

    In this episode, we dive into the wonders of August 2024 skies. This month, you can look forward to viewing several planets, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the Moon’s Alpine Valley, and we’ll examine some of the best globular clusters in Sagittarius. We’ll also update you on some space missions and much more!

    If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

    Links:

    Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!

    https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee

    Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod

    Stellarium: https://stellarium.org/

    August 2024 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGAug24Guide

    The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide

    Saturn Occultation: https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20240821_16_100

    What’s Up in the July 2024 Skies?: https://youtu.be/exxfO4v2wSM?si=E7pyblWwIB1nxKZK

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    24 分