Observers Notebook

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The Observers Notebook- The Mars Section Sep 30, 2017

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Episode 27 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Jim Melka. Jim gives us a brief history of the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. Plus additional information on the 2017 ALPO convention in Athen Georgia. You can contact Jim at: jim.melka@alpo-astronomy.org For additional information on the ALPO Mars Section: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/marsobservers/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

The Observers Notebook- Saturn Report 2017 Sep 15, 2017

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Episode 26 In 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 Section and discusses what’s happening on Saturn right now during it 2017 Apparition and also what observations could be in conjunction with the Cassini Mission ending, 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 Saturn Section Observing Forms: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/satfrms.html Saturn and How to Observe it, By Julius Benton https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504052075&sr=8-1&keywords=julius+benton For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The Observers Notebook on twitter: @ObserversNBPod You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. 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

The Observers Notebook- The State of the Podcast Sep 01, 2017

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Show Notes 25 Episode 25 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson gives his State of the Podcast- Podcast. Tim discusses where the podcat has come and where it is going, along the way thanking those who have helped out along the way. Tim also discusses the power of the internet with his recent visit The Edge podcast on the Trek FM network. You can contact Tim at: cometman@cometman.net Diana Liston’s etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/desertnightsstudio For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The Observers Notebook on twitter: @ObserversNBPod You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. 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

The Observers Notebook- The Meteorite Section Aug 31, 2017

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Episode 24 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO Meteorite Section Leader, Dolores Hill. Dolores gives us a brief history of the Meteorite Section and discusses what’s up with rain gutter meteorites, ALH 84001 the Martian meteorite and what is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information. You can contact Dolores at: dhill@lpl.arizona.edu For more informarion on the Meteorite Section: http://alpo-astronomy.org/meteorite/ 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 I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. 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

The Observers Notebook- The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse- Travel Log Aug 24, 2017

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Episode 23 In this special edition episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson covers the 2017 Total Eclipse with his travel log and interviews with various people along the way. I want to thank everyone that allowed me to interview them along the way. You can watch the video I made from Madras Oregon during the eclipse here: https://youtu.be/zKLfDQvd2M8 The Observers Notebook on twitter: @ObserversNBPod For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. 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

The Observers Notebook- Telescopes with Scott Roberts Aug 13, 2017

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Episode 22 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Founder of Explore Scientific and past VP of Meade Instruments, Scott Roberts. Tim and Scott have a great conversation about telescopes, the future of telescopes and also his new company Explore Scientific. I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. You can contact Scott at: 949-637-9075 You can visit Explore Scientific at: https://explorescientificusa.com/ 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 Follow us on Twitter @ObserversNBPod 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

The Observers Notebook-The 2017 ALPO Convention Aug 01, 2017

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Episode 21 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Ken Poshedly about the upcoming ALPO convention planned for October of this year. Ken gives us an enlightening discussion on the plans, lodging and speaker lineup and attendee information for the event in Athens Georgia. You can contact Ken at: ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org You can get the registration information here: http://cometman.net/alpo/ALPO 2017 Convention.pdf You can get additional information on the conference here: loris@physat.uga.edu Lodging information is available by calling this number: 706-542-2139 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

The Observers Notebook-Lunar Transient Phenomena Jul 18, 2017

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Episode 20 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Transient Phenomena Section Coordinator, Tony Cook. Tony gives us a brief history of the Lunar Transient Phenomena 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 Tony at: tony.cook@alpo-astronomy.org The Twitter LTP alert site is on: https://twitter.com/lunarnaut For Repeat illumination predications of features to observe to match past LTP observers can use: http://users.aber.ac.uk/atc/lunar_schedule.htm If there are not enough objects on the Moon to study they can try a less sanitized version: http://users.aber.ac.uk/atc/tlp/tlp.htm In terms of work done elsewhere on LTP there is a good page on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_lunar_phenomenon A very good account of the 1963 Aristarchus event by Greenacre and Barr can be found on: http://www.the1963aristarchusevents.com/ One recent astronomer who studied LTP statistics was Prof. Arlin Crotts (1958-2015) of Columbia University http://user.astro.columbia.edu/~arlin/TLP/index.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 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 Comets Section Jul 01, 2017

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Episode 19 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us a brief history of the Comets 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 Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.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- The Jupiter Section Jun 17, 2017

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Episode 18 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section 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 information. You can contact Richard at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu ALPO Japan http://alpo-j.asahikawa-med.ac.jp/indexE.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

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