The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#518 - 12 Months of Messier Month 1
19.1.2026 | 38 min.
Chris and Shane are starting a new monthly series that will ID the key Messier objects to observe. Follow this to observe all 110 Messier objects this year. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#517 - Navigating the Night Sky
12.1.2026 | 58 min.
Chris and Shane discuss how they navigate the night sky and the tools that make finding objects easier.
#516 - The Observer’s Calendar for January 2026
05.1.2026 | 38 min.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in January 2026. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#515 - PiFinder with Richard Wolf-Jacobson
29.12.2025 | 49 min.
Chris and Shane welcome PiFinder creator Richard Wolf-Jacobson to the show. The discussion is all about the PiFinder. More details can be found at www.pifinder.io
#514 - Beginner Christmas Scope Recommendations and Our Wishes Lists
22.12.2025 | 56 min.
Chris and Shane give their recommendations for beginner scopes and share their Santa wish lists.