Observers Notebook

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The Observers Notebook-Member Profile- Mike Reynolds Apr 15, 2019

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Episode 67 (March 30, 1954 – October 15, 2019) In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO we talk about where he was when he first was bit by the astronomy bug and the path that he took and the people that influenced him over the years. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.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/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- National Astronomy Day Mar 29, 2019

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Episode 66 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Gary Tomlinson from the Astronomical League and the coordinator of National Astronomy Day. Gary gives us a brief history of National Astronomy Day, how you can also set up your own event, and the Astronomy Day award, with contact information. You can contact Gary at: gtomlins@sbcglobal.net The Astronomical League- Astronomy Day web page: https://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrodayform.html The Astronomical League- Astronomy Day handbook: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/wp-content/uploads/Astronomy-Day-Handbook-7th-edition.pdf 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 Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- David and Valorie Whalen Mar 15, 2019

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Episode 65 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with David and Valorie Whalen, of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy and recent recipients of the Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award. You can find out about Charlie Elliott Astronomy at: http://www.ceastronomy.org/ You can find out about Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award at: https://www.astroleague.org/observing.html 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 You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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- The January 20, 2019 Lunar Eclipse Meteor Strike Mar 01, 2019

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Episode 64 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik. Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section and we talk about the recently observed meteor impact during the Total Lunar Eclipse on January 20, 2019. We also discuss what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Brian at: cudnik@sbcglobal.net Lunar Meteoric impact website: http://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarupload/lunimpacts.htm A video of the January 20 Meteor Impact. https://www.space.com/43075-blood-moon-2019-meteor-impact-video.html For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://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-Member Profile- Steve Siedentop Feb 15, 2019

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Episode 63 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Steve Siedentop, ALPO member and Producer of the Observers Notebook podcast. We chat about his life, career, observing equipment and some of his life experiences, PLUS he answers the 10 questions! You can contact Steve at: sdsiedentop@gmail.com Charlie Elliott Astronomy http://www.ceastronomy.org/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://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- The Mercury Section Feb 01, 2019

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Episode 62 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo. 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 contact Frank at: FrankJ12@aol.com ALPO Mercury Section http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://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- Comets of 2019 Jan 15, 2019

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Episode 61 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. We chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu. Carl gives us an update on newly discovered Comet Iwamoto and an update on Comets Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto and 46P/Wirtanen. We also chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu. Then we get into what comets are coming in 2019! Carl also discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org Cloudy Nights: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/645678-alpo-comet-news-for-january-2019/?hl=carl You can get more information on the Comets of 2019 here: https://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~jds/preds19.pdf OSIRIS-REx Mission website: https://www.asteroidmission.org/ The latest from the ALPO Comets Section: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ 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.

The Observers Notebook- January 20, 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse Jan 01, 2019

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Episode 60 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 20-21 2019. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu Detailed information on the January 20-21 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2019-january-21 Totality! http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/observeeclipses/chapter15.htm 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 Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2019 Dec 29, 2018

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Episode 59 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantid meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4, 2019. 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 ALPO Meteor Section link for the Quadrantid meteor shower https://www.amsmeteors.org/2018/12/viewing-the-2019-quadrantid-meteor-shower/ The link for the details on the Quadrantid meteor shower: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/quadrantids.html 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 Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

The Observers Notebook- Comet 2018 V1 with Don Machholz Dec 15, 2018

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Episode 58 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). You can contact Don at: donm353259@aol.com Don’s Comet website: http://donmachholz.com/ For the current location of Comet 2018 V1: https://theskylive.com/c2018v1-info 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.

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