Observers Notebook

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The Observers Notebook- Saturn 2020 and Comet NEOWISE Jul 01, 2020

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Episode 97 In this SUPERSIZED episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton and Carl Hergenrother on Comet NEOWISE! Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on July 20, 2020, and contact information. You can contact Julius at: jlbaina@msn.com Additional information on the ALPO Saturn section can be found here: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturnblog/ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Saturn-ALPO/info Observing forms: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-2224N.pdf Saturn and How to Observe It: https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Part 2 of the Observers Notebook Podcast At: 20:06 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about Comet 2020 F3 NEOWISE. Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com The link for the details on the Comet 2020 F3 NEOWISE: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ALPO-COMET-NEWS-FOR-JUNE-2020.pdf For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Planning Observing Sessions with John ONeal Jun 15, 2020

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Episode 96 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO member John ONeal. John discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and how he plans and organizes his nightly observing sessions, and contact information. You can contact John at: kohamher1@yahoo.com John’s Website: http://www.ncstargazer.com/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook. Our Patreons: Jerry White Jason Inman Matt Will Steve Seidentop Matthew Benton Ken Poshedly Stephen Bennett Michael Moyer Shawn Dilles Frank Schenck Damian Allis Charles White

The Observers Notebook- Greg Bragg from Celestron Jun 01, 2020

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Episode 95 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Greg Bragg from Celestron Greg discusses how he got interested in astronomy, his experiences in telescope sales and all of the star parties that he has attended, and contact information. You can contact Greg at: gbragg@celestron.com Celestron website: https://www.celestron.com/ Skywatcher SolarQuest https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/solarquest For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Solar Observer Theo Ramakers May 15, 2020

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Episode 94 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Observer, Theo Ramakers. Theo discusses how he got interested in solar observing and some of his techniques, and contact information. You can contact Theo at: theo@ceastronomy.org Theo’s website: http://ceastronomy.org/tramakers For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Comet 2019 Y4 Atlas..... and more May 01, 2020

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Episode 93 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comet Atlas 2019 Y4... and more. Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com The link for the details on the Comet Atlas: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ 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/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Lyrids Meteor Shower 2020 Apr 12, 2020

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Episode 92 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2020. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/lyrids.html International Meteor Organization https://www.imo.net/ For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit: http://www.amsmeteors.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.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- ALPO Round Table March 2020 Apr 01, 2020

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Episode 91 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim has a Round Table discussion with members of the ALPO staff, Julius Benton, Ken Poshedly, Bob Lunsford, and Jim Melka. For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Telescope Making with Zane Landers Mar 15, 2020

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Episode 90 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to amateur telescope builder Zane Landers. You can contact Zane on Instagram at: @ZDLanders Cloudy Nights Article website: https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/articles/a-look-at-the-future-of-amateur-telescope-makers-r3228 For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Messier Marathon with Don Machholz Mar 01, 2020

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Episode 89 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses the history and how to do a Messier Marathon. You can contact Don at: donm353259@aol.com Don’s Comet website: http://donmachholz.com/ All Arizona Messier Marathon https://www.facebook.com/groups/241449202936274/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Betelgeuse with Bob King Feb 01, 2020

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Episode 87 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob King, a sky watcher and amateur astronomer since childhood. He is also a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), writes the Astro Bob blog and the author of three books: Night Sky with the Naked Eye (2016); Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die (2018) and Urban Legends from Space (2019). Bob discusses with Tim exactly what is happening to the star Betelgeuse and contact information. You can contact Bob at: nightsky55@gmail.com Astro Bob Blog https://astrobob.areavoices.com/ What’s Up with Betelgeuse? https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/fainting-betelgeuse/ AAVSO https://www.aavso.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

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