The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.
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The Observers Notebook Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. C/2023 A3
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Episode 198In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.Carl comes on the podcast to discuss Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. C/2023 A3You can contact Carl at:carlhergenrother@gmail.comALPO Comets Section blog:http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/For more information…
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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO Remote Planets Section
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Episode 195In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schumde about the Remote Planets Section.Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote Planets Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the various observing progr…
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The Observers Notebook- International Observe the Moon Night
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Episode 194In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of the International Observe the Moon Night, Andrea Jones from GSFC. Andrea gives us a brief history of the International Observe the Moon Night and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the program, and the various observing…
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The Observers Notebook- Visual vs Smart Telescopes with Bob King
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Episode 193In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Author Bob King about the rise of the Smart Telescope.You can contact Bob at:nightsky55@gmail.comVisual Observing vs Smart Telescopeshttps://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/visual-observing-vs-smart-telescopes-finding-harmony/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=n…
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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO Lunar Section
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Episode 192In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Section Coordinator, David Teske. David gives us a brief history of the Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the various observing programs available, and contact information.You can contact D…
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The Observers Notebook- The Planet Mercury 2024
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Episode 191In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melilo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.You can…
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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers
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Episode 190In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.You can contact Bob at:l…
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The Observers Notebook OSIRIS-REx mission updates
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Episode 189In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Tom Zega, One of the chief scientists on the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission about the latests findings from the samples.OSIRIS-REx missionhttps://science.nasa.gov/mission/osiris-rex/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.o…
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The Observers Notebook- The 2024 ALPO Conference
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Episode 188In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Executive Director, Ken Poshedly on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 26/27, 2024. The conference will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.The conference times for both days will be from 10…
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The Observers Notebook- Personal reflections of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Episode 187In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to a number of observers of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse to get their first hand experience.Special thanks to Ken Poshedly, John Oneal, Keith Drake, Daniel Herron, Lisa Tate-Holmes and Scott Harris for sharing their experiences.As the Total Solar Eclipse…
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The Observers Notebook- Butterfield RV Resort and Observatory
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Episode 186In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jim Lackner, the resident Astronomer at Butterfield RV Resort and Observatory.Jim gives us a brief history of the RV Resort, the telescope and the night time programs he conducts there..You can find out more about the RV Resort at:https://www.rv-resort.com…
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The Observers Notebook- Spring Time Meteor Showers 2024
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Episode 185In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Spring time Meteor Showers. You can contact Bob at:lunro.imo.usa@cox.netInternational Meteor Organizationhttps://www.imo.net/For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:h…
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The Observers Notebook- Rica French
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Episode 184In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Rica French, Professor Astronomy and Program Director at Mira Costa College in Oceanside California. You can contact Rica at:rfrench@miracosta.eduFor more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podca…
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The Observers Notebook- The SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope
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Episode 183In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO member Greg Shanos about the new smart telescope, the SeeStar S50. You can contact Greg at:gshanos@aol.comThe SeeStar websitehttps://www.seestar.com/Measuring asteroid rotation with the Seestar.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5nqQgb3bB8For more infor…
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The Observers Notebook- Pranvera Hyseni returns
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Episode 182In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson speaks with Founder & Director at Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Pranvera Hyseni. Pranvera and I talk astronomy outreach and her efforts in getting a national planetarium and observatory in Kosovo, and her currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science at the …
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The Observers Notebook- Profile of Alan Hale
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Episode 181In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to professional astronomer, author and Comet discoverer Alan Hale. You can contact Alan at:ahale@earthriseinstitute.orgEverybody’s Comethttps://www.amazon.com/Everybodys-Comet-Laymans-Guide-Hale-Bopp/dp/0944383386/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QLD55TJWVGSX&keywords=alan+hale&…
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The Observers Notebook- The State of the ALPO
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Episode 180In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Executive Director of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about where the ALPO currently stands and what he sees for the future. You can contact Ken at:ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.orgFor more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can …
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The Observers Notebook- The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Episode 178In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Eclipse expert, John ONeal, about the upcoming total solar eclipse, and contact information.You can contact John at:kohamher1@yahoo.comSend your eclipse observations to:eclipse@alpo-astronomy.orgImaging Software recommendations for DSLR & Smartphones:…
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The Observers Notebook- Comets of 2024
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Episode 179In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2024, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.You can contact Carl at:carlhergenrother@gmail.comALPO Comets Sec…
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The Observers Notebook- OSIRIS-REx Early results
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Episode 177In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Meteorite Section Coordinator Dolores Hill.Dolores, along with running the ALPO Meteorite Section, she is also a Sr. Research Specialist Lunar & Planetary Laboratory at The University of Arizona. She is also a principal investigator for the OSIRIS-REx…
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The Observers Notebook- The Geminids Meteor Shower 2023
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Episode 176In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observati…
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The Observers Notebook-Halley's Comet
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Episode 175In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous comets of all time. It is currently at its furthest point away from the sun. Carl will give an in-depth look at the comet and what it’s doing right now, and his cont…
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The Observers Notebook- Observing Saturn 2023
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Episode 174In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Saturn, and contact information.You ca…
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The Observers Notebook- The Orionids Meteor Shower 2023
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Episode 173In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 21/22 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contac…
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The Observer Notebook- The October 2023 Annular Eclipse
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Episode 172In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Eclipse Coordinator, Keith Spring about the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse in October.You can contact Keith at:star.man13@hotmail.comSend your eclipse observations to:eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org2023 Annular Eclipse information:https://solarsystem.nasa.…
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The Observers Notebook- Member profile- Trevor Barry
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Episode 171In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Trevor Barry, the 2023 recipient of the Walter H Haas Observers award about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.After a 34-year mining career and limited academic background, …
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The Observers Notebook- The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse from Rochester NY
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Episode 170In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the activities for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse in Rochester New York, Dan Schneiderman.Dan gives us an update on what you can expect if you will be observing the Total Solar Eclipse from Rochester NY, and contact information.You can con…
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The Observers Notebook- Lowell Observatory with Kevin Schlinder
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Episode 169In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Historian and PIO of the Lowell observatory, Kevin Schindler.Lowell Observatoryhttps://lowell.edu/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/…
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The Observers Notebook- Mc Donald Observatory with Katie Kizziar, and Steven Janowiecki.
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Episode 168In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Assistant Director for Education and Outreach of the Mc Donald observatory, Katie Kizziar, and staff Astronomer Steven Janowiecki.Mc Donald Observatoryhttps://mcdonaldobservatory.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alp…
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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers
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Episode 167In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.You can contact Bob at:l…
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The Observers Notebook- The 2023 ALPO Conference
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Episode 166In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board Member Ken Poshedly on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 28/29, 2023. The conference will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.The conference times for both days will be from 10 a.m. t…
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The Observers Notebook- Lick Observatory with Paul Lynam
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Episode 165In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with a Staff Astronomer of the Lick observatory, Paul Lynam.Paul Lynam Contact:plynam@ucolick.orgLick Observatoryhttps://www.lickobservatory.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podca…
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The Observers Notebook- The Vatican Observatory with FR Paul Gabor
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Episode 164In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Director of the Vatican observatory, FR Paul Gabor.Vatican Observatoryhttps://www.vaticanobservatory.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www.patre…
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The Observers Notebook- Mauna Kea Observatory with Doug Simons
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Episode 163In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Mauna Kea observatory, Doug Simons.Mauna Kea Observatoryhttps://www.maunakeaobservatories.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www…
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The Observers Notebook- The Lyrids Meteor Shower with Bob Lunsford
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Episode 162In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 22-23, 2023 and May 5-7 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on repor…
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The Observers Notebook- A Walter Haas lecture from 2008
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Walter H. Haas from February 2008In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the daughter of the ALPO founder, Mary Alba.Mary talks about her father and an honor that was just bestowed on him by the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. The renaming of their observation to the Walter H. Haas Memorial Observatory.Alo…
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The Observers Notebook- Solar Observing with Kim Hay and Rik Hill
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Episode 161In this episode we discuss the ALPO Solar Section with Kim Hay and Rik Hill.Kim Hay email:cdnspooky@gmail.comRik Hill email:rhill24@cox.netALPO Solar Section:https://alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www.patreon.…
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The Observers Notebook- Griffith Observatory with Dr. Edwin Krupp
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Episode 160In this episode we begin our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Griffith observatory, Ed Krupp.Griffith Observatoryhttps://griffithobservatory.org/Public Astronomy in Los Angeleshttps://8993.blackbaudhosting.com/8993/Purchase-Public-Astronomy-Los-Angeles-StyleFor more information you can visit t…
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The Observers Notebook- Astronomy past, present and future with Carl Hergenrother
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Episode 159In this episode I talk to the Executive Director of the ALPO about its history and the next 75 years of astronomy, Carl Hergenrother.For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podcast at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebookListen to the podcast on Soundcloud:https…
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The Observers Notebook- The Strolling Astronomer with Ken Poshedly
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Episode 156In this episode I talk to the editor of the Journal of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about what is in the latest edition of the JALPO and how you can get a FREE COPY!For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/JALPO downloadshttps://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-JournalsJoin th…
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The Observers Notebook- Don Machholz Revisited
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Episode 158In this repeat episode from January 2018, of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the late comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). Don’s Comet website:http://donmachholz.com/For the current location of Comet 2018 V…
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The Observers Notebook- Comets of 2023
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Episode 157In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2023, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.You can contact Carl at:carlhergenrother@gmail.comALPO Comets Sec…
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The Observers Notebook- Geminids Meteor Shower 2022
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Episode 155In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observati…
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The Observers Notebook- Amateur Astronomy Magazine
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Episode 156In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren. We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and how you can get a subscription and contact information.You can contact Charles at:editor@amateurastrono…
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Episode 153In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable. We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.You can contact Roger at:rjvmd@progressivetel.comThe…
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The Observers Notebook- Orionids Meteor Shower 2022
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Episode 152In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contac…
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The Observers Notebook- Upcoming 2022 eclipses
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Episode 151In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses. Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and details on observing these two eclipses and where you need to location to enjoy them and contact information.…
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The Observers Notebook- Member Profile Clyde Foster
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Episode 150In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster. We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.In amongst all the things we discussed, regrettably I slipped up in not mentioning a few names re…
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The Observers Notebook - Jupiter 2022
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Episode 149In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact info…
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The Observers Notebook- Observing Venus and Saturn 2022
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Episode 148In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, …
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