Observers Notebook

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The Observers Notebook- The 2018 Geminds Meteor Shower with Bob Lunsford Dec 01, 2018

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Episode 57 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the evening of December 14, 2018. 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 Geminids meteor shower: https://earthsky.org/?p=187764 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-The OSIRIS-REx Mission with Carl Hergenrother Nov 15, 2018

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Episode 56 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update the the NASA nission he has been working on since 2004, the OSIRIS-Rex mission the minor planet Bennu. Link to OSIRIS-REx site https://www.asteroidmission.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.

The Observers Notebook- Parker Solar Probe with John O Neal Nov 01, 2018

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Episode 55 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, John O Neal, Solar Observer with the ALPO and expert of the Parker Solar Probe. In this edition of the podcast, Tim talks to John about his beginnings in astronomy and also what is happening and will happen in regard to the Parker Solar Probe.. Parker Solar Probe Website http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/ Download John ONeal’s presentation on the Parker Solar Probe http://www.cometman.net/PSP_Article.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- Comet 46P Wirtanen Oct 20, 2018

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Episode 54 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update on bright comet 46/P Wirtanean. You can find detailed information in the links below. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org The latest from the ALPO Comets Section: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ Links to 46P Amateur-Professional Collaborations http://wirtanen.astro.umd.edu/ http://www.psi.edu/41P45P46P 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 with Caitlin Ahrens Oct 01, 2018

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Episode 53 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Mars Geologist, Caitlin Ahrens who is a graduate of West Virginia University with bachelor of science degrees in Geology and Physics with an emphasis in Astrophysics. Caitlin entered the graduate program in Space and Planetary Science at the University of Arkansas in Fall 2015. During our discussion we delve into various subject such as has the relative roles of wind, water, volcanism, tectonics, cratering and other processes have acted to form and modify the Martian surface? What can we expect from the upcoming InSight and Mars 2020 missions. You can contact Caitlin at: ca006@uark.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 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- Rachel Freed SAS/ALPO 2018 Sep 15, 2018

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Episode 52 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California. This presentation was by Educational Consultant and Amateur Astronomer Rachel Freed. The VERY interesting topic was The Astronomy Research Seminar: The Wide-Ranging Impact on Student Education and Careers. You can contact Rachel at: Rfreed2010@gmail.com You can download her paper here: http://cometman.net/alpo/SASFreed.pdf 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- Pamela Shivak and InternationalSUNday Aug 16, 2018

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Episode 51 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Pamela Shivak, ALPO Solar Section Coordinator and the Founder of International SUNday. You can find out about International SUNday at: www.facebook.com/group/IntlSUNday 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- SAS/ALPO Symposium Brian Cudnik Aug 15, 2018

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Episode 50 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California. ALPO member Brian Cudnik gives us an interesting discussion about the Prairie View Observatory and the coming Pro-Am-Ed Experience. You can contact Brian at: cudnik@sbcglobal.net You can download his paper here: http://cometman.net/alpo/SASCudnik.pdf Prairie View Observatory pvamu.edu/pvso 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 2018 Perseids Meteor Shower Aug 01, 2018

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Episode 49 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower peaking the evenings of August 11/14. 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 Perseids meteor shower: https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/ 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- The July 27 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse Jul 15, 2018

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Episode 48 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 July 27, 2018. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu Detailed information on the July 27, 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2018-july-27 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.

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