Podcasts about nebulae

Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for not leavin'!!This week, we talk about the ultimate MW Travel Rig for Dark skies near you! We also discuss recent gear shortages, and some other neat stuff! This weeks links:iOverlander (available on both iOS and Android)The Backyard Naturalists, guest starring Roo!Also, remember to make a doctors appointment!

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Calgary poet Kyle Flemmer about his collection of poetry, Supergiants (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025).  For millennia humanity has looked upwards and traced stories in the night sky, projecting our human wants and desires outward. In Supergiants, Kyle Flemmer turns his gaze in the other direction. What does our reach for the stars say about us? Working with the technical language of engineering and astrophysics, Flemmer reorients the reader within our galaxy. Families of asteroids expand to contain their physical attributes, the mythic stories of their names and the histories of real people. We see the course of lunar exploration through the fate of the flags planted on each mission. Nebulae, blue giants and black holes enfold us. Interspersed throughout are a series of found/collage poems that visually reconfigure the elements of space exploration and our understanding of it. Through it all, Flemmer shows how we turn to the stars to make sense of ourselves and our place in the universe. About Kyle Flemmer: Kyle Flemmer is a writer, publisher, and digital media artist from Calgary in Treaty 7 territory. He founded The Blasted Tree Publishing Co. in 2014 and released his first book, Barcode Poetry, in 2021. Flemmer is the author of many chapbooks and his work has appeared in anthologies and exhibitions in Canada and abroad. Supergiants is Kyle's first trade book of poetry, and his next, The Wiki of Babel, is forthcoming from the University of Calgary Press. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Calgary poet Kyle Flemmer about his collection of poetry, Supergiants (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025).  For millennia humanity has looked upwards and traced stories in the night sky, projecting our human wants and desires outward. In Supergiants, Kyle Flemmer turns his gaze in the other direction. What does our reach for the stars say about us? Working with the technical language of engineering and astrophysics, Flemmer reorients the reader within our galaxy. Families of asteroids expand to contain their physical attributes, the mythic stories of their names and the histories of real people. We see the course of lunar exploration through the fate of the flags planted on each mission. Nebulae, blue giants and black holes enfold us. Interspersed throughout are a series of found/collage poems that visually reconfigure the elements of space exploration and our understanding of it. Through it all, Flemmer shows how we turn to the stars to make sense of ourselves and our place in the universe. About Kyle Flemmer: Kyle Flemmer is a writer, publisher, and digital media artist from Calgary in Treaty 7 territory. He founded The Blasted Tree Publishing Co. in 2014 and released his first book, Barcode Poetry, in 2021. Flemmer is the author of many chapbooks and his work has appeared in anthologies and exhibitions in Canada and abroad. Supergiants is Kyle's first trade book of poetry, and his next, The Wiki of Babel, is forthcoming from the University of Calgary Press. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Calgary poet Kyle Flemmer about his collection of poetry, Supergiants (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025).  For millennia humanity has looked upwards and traced stories in the night sky, projecting our human wants and desires outward. In Supergiants, Kyle Flemmer turns his gaze in the other direction. What does our reach for the stars say about us? Working with the technical language of engineering and astrophysics, Flemmer reorients the reader within our galaxy. Families of asteroids expand to contain their physical attributes, the mythic stories of their names and the histories of real people. We see the course of lunar exploration through the fate of the flags planted on each mission. Nebulae, blue giants and black holes enfold us. Interspersed throughout are a series of found/collage poems that visually reconfigure the elements of space exploration and our understanding of it. Through it all, Flemmer shows how we turn to the stars to make sense of ourselves and our place in the universe. About Kyle Flemmer: Kyle Flemmer is a writer, publisher, and digital media artist from Calgary in Treaty 7 territory. He founded The Blasted Tree Publishing Co. in 2014 and released his first book, Barcode Poetry, in 2021. Flemmer is the author of many chapbooks and his work has appeared in anthologies and exhibitions in Canada and abroad. Supergiants is Kyle's first trade book of poetry, and his next, The Wiki of Babel, is forthcoming from the University of Calgary Press. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast!THANK YOU to our newest Patreon Members, CAboutIt, Eric, and Gordon!This week, Roo takes you through some rather disheartening trends for the USA in the Astro market, talks about early Nebula (The Iris!) as well as a hallucination of a new astro product followed by SWEET SWEET VICTORY a few minutes later, when he was vindicated by none other than our AI Overlords! Don't forget - if you have questions, please call in to 866-427-5766 and I'll be happy to play your question/my answer back on the air! Even if you just have a general comment, please leave it!NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW! Get your Astrocast gear today! Click the link and show your support while looking AWESOME!If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way!Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you!The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!High Point ScientificAgena AstroSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!Support the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning this week, NEW MOON is upon us! Make sure you get out and image, but until then, sit back and listen to Roo tell you all about what's going on in Astronomy!This week, we cover a wide range of topics, including some new gear Roo acquired, using AI effectively in AP, and things you can try yourself, as well as protecting the worlds greatest dark skies. Links from this weeks show:DarkSkies.org - Fighting the battle against ruining the worlds darkest skies!Nico's awesome video on photographing Flux NebulaDon't forget - if you have questions, please call in to 866-427-5766 and ill be happy to play your question/my answer back on the air! Even if you just have a general comment, please leave it!NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW! Get your Astrocast gear today! Click the link and show your support while looking AWESOME!If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way!Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you!The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!High Point ScientificAgena AstroSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!  Get your Astrocast gear today! Click the link and show your support while looking AWESOME!This week, Roo catches you up on life as of late, we answer our FIRST EVER call in question (Dial 1-866-427-5766 or 1-866-4ASKROO) on the show and then get in to imaging the Milky Way using only a simple tripod and camera! MY FAVORITE!If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a Astrocast Society member, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way!SHOUT OUT to our newest member, Mark! Welcome home my friend!Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you!The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!High Point ScientificAgena AstroComing soon: Adorama! Support the showSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us! This week, Roo takes you through the journey of last weekends EPIC pouring of the pier! He tells you all about the experience, gives some tips and tricks to make it an easier experience for you, and also explains WHY you would want to build a pier in the first place!If you'd like to see photos of the finished Pier (minus good cable management, of course!) check out our FB page here!The crucial things you need to build your own pier? 10 bags of quikcrete, a concrete mixer, a couple 2x4's, 4 long bolts (12 inches or more) along with nuts/bolts to level them with (see photos), 2 steel plates to mount your mount to, and a conrete mixer you can rent! Also, having two friends helps A LOT!!!If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a Astrocast Society member, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there, and answer most questions that come our way!SHOUT OUT to our newest member, Mark! Welcome home my friend!Are you thinking about purchasing some new gear? Do you want to support the show while doing that? WELL! Have I got great news for you!The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!High Point ScientificAgena AstroComing soon: Adorama! Support the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining this week, long time no see!! A little bit of interference and Zachary Bird on this week's episode, my fault!This week on the show, we cover a whole multitude of topics, including recent price increases being seen on Astrophotography Gear, recapping the Lunar Eclipse, talking about upcoming astronomical events, and WHAT TO DO this Galaxy Season if you're a widefield imager! I HAVE AN IDEA....If you'd like to support the show, we'd LOVE for you to join us in the Members Only Astrocast Society on Discord! We talk all day every day about all things Astro, and your presence is wanted! Donate 1 or 5 dollars here, or whatever you can, and we'll see you there!  Special thanks to all my Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO Acererak, Mike, Keaton, Meatus, Girl_Nerd77, Nathan,  Skip, Martyn, Steve, Alex, Chris, Kelly, Dr Schweizer, Ben, and Tim! You guys are THE BEST!Here's some links from this weeks show!The Photo I was talking about : Markarians Chain PhotoThe TikTok Video of it: Check it out!This weeks recommendation: The Righteous Gemstones (not for kids! On Max)Finally, if you'd like to support the show by purchasing awesome gear, please think about using our link to High Point Scientific! You get the same great prices and a small slice goes to support the show, thank you to EVERYONE who has done this, it means a lot! I'm working on getting links for Agena, B and H, and others...Stay tuned!Thanks again, and as always, CLEAR SKIES!Support the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

In this Q&A episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson tackle intriguing questions from listeners about bright nebulae, the nature of light, and the mysteries of time. They discuss whether one could see the vibrant colors of nebulae from within, delve into the implications of two arrows of time emerging from quantum systems, and explore the feasibility of life on moons orbiting brown dwarf stars. Join us for a fascinating journey through the cosmos as we unravel these cosmic queries!Chapters:(00:00) This is a Q and A edition of Space Nuts(01:34) Dan from the Gold Coast asks about color effects of telescopes in nebula(06:28) Stan Vanning: Which nebula is the brightest and most colorful(09:38) New study suggests opposing arrows of time can theoretically emerge from certain quantum systems(15:59) Andrew Dunkley with Professor Fred Watson discuss the arrows of time(16:30) Andrew and Fred answer a question from Rusty in Donnybrook(16:51) If moon was orbiting the sun without the Earth, they'd be stable(18:57) Is the sun moon Lagrange point a good place for a habitat(23:32) Martin Berman Gorvine has a question about brown dwarf stars(26:49) Could Earth sized moon orbiting brown dwarf star sustain life as we know itFor more Space Nuts, visit www.spacenutspodcast.comTo help support the Space Nuts and get rid of the commercials, vist www.spacenutspodcast.com/aboutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-exploring-the-cosmos--2631155/support.

Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us for this special 50th episode of The Astrocast! ....It's special, because it is!This week on the show, Roo takes you through all the amazing things that were SUPPOSED to happen for this 50th episode! After failing miserably at ALL of them, we decided it's best to just stick to what we know: Astrophotography. So we do a DEEP DIVE on the ASIAIR and go through various features that folks may be unaware of, in this PART 1 episode. I am making this a 2 parter, because there's still a LOT more to cover!This weeks links:Astro Live StackerVampire Survivors!I can't thank you guys enough for sticking with me for 50 episodes! A very special shout out to our Patreon crew, who is always there to keep me motivated! A very special thank you to you ALL, in no particular order!THANK YOU TO Acererak, Mike, Keaton, Meatus, Girl_Nerd77, Nathan,  Skip, Martyn, Steve, Alex, Chris, Kelly, Dr Schweizer, Ben, Tim, and i'm really sorry if I missed you, Patreon sucks at showing you the names of your members! If I did miss you..please jump in the discord! Send me a message and ill make sure you get in. If you'd like to support the show and join our members only discord, click here: Support the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!Support the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Saturn's lost in the sun glow as it leaves the evening sky. Mercury and Venus are leaving soon. Last chance to see the moon as far north as it goes. Find out about next week's total lunar eclipse. And learn why we see nebulae.

Note - Sorry for the funky volume up and downs on the intro! Not sure what happened there!Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! On this episode, Roo takes you through the experience of deciding to setup permanently! Building a pier has come with some interesting challenges, but it's going great all things considered! We also discuss the changing of the seasons, a simple tool to make taking your flats MUCH easier, and dark sky trip tourism! Next week will be the 50th episode of The Astrocast, make sure you join us! If you have questions you would like to have read on the show and answered, please email RooAstrocast@gmail.com - and i'll do my best!Links from this weeks show:Lukomaticos Pier Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLJ-i1rdB4&t=446sEmbroidery circle (of the STARS!) for flats:https://amzn.to/41eBQ9CWhite Fabric: (you can probably find this cheaper at Michaels, but if you don't have one nearby..)https://amzn.to/41e1fQWCloudy nights review of Rockin' Td Ranch:https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/user-reviews/the-rockin%e2%80%99-td-ranch-a-review-of-sorts-r4725Rockin Td Ranch: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28107962?source_impression_id=p3_1740532883_P3OhryYCcoBVEe0X&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE&modalItem=1041517094L-Para Filter: https://bit.ly/4iczPSeOur link to High Point Scientific:https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8141859.a5f5d85(Check out the Meade stuff!)Thanks for listening, we'll be back next week with our 50th episode!!!Side note: Thank you SO MUCH to all the listeners that have made purchases using our affiliate links! It helps the show so much, and I just can't thank you enough!Please note - we used affiliate links! Any purchase made via Highpoint links or Amazon can result in a small percentage going to The Astrocast for support. Thank you so much!!!Support the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Este programa está patrocinado por FIND YOUR EVEREST. Puedes conocer todos los productos aquí: https://findyoureverest.es/ En este episodio del Find Your Everest Podcast by Javi Ordieres: - Anunciamos que se abre el plazo para unirse al Find Your Everest Team 2025. Este plazo será hasta el 31 de Diciembre, y se puede adquirir en este link: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/find-your-everest-team-2025/ En la sección de PRÓXIMAS CARRERAS, analizamos todas las carreras que vendrán en estas próximas semanas de la mano de la app RUNNUN => https://runnun.app/ En la sección del “Experto responde” hablamos con el Nutricionista, Pablo Egüen. Si queréis que Pablo Egüen te pueda atender, aquí os dejamos información de contacto de su clínica: https://www.pabloeguennutricion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pabloeguendn/ En la sección material, analizamos las chaquetas de OS2O. - Fastlite 650: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/chaqueta-os2o-fastlite-650-down/ - Turbulance 850: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/chaqueta-os2o-turbulence-850-down/ - Nebulae 850: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/chaqueta-os2o-nebulae-hydro-repellent/ - Thunder Pro: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/chaqueta-os2o-thunder-pro/ Y para cerrar el programa, Richar nos comenta los resultados de la encuesta sobre nuestras preferencias para tomar hidratos. ESPERO QUE OS GUSTE EL PROGRAMA QUE HEMOS PREPARADO! Ya sabéis que podéis apoyarnos, visitando nuestra tienda online de Trail Running en: https://www.findyoureverest.es/ Suscríbete a nuestra newsletter: https://findyoureverest.es/newsletter/

Hey Astrofam! Hope you're all doing GREAT!Just wanted to let you know High Point Scientific is having a HUGE sale on ZWO Products. I believe all the big astronomy companies are particiapting, but if you'd like to help support the show you can get the same great deals through our partner link, and help support the show a bit! I see my own ASI294MC Pro is on sale for just 899!!! That's unreal! Hundreds off all other cameras as well, so check it out!Clear Skies! (but for how long once you buy that gear!!!)RooSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

WELCOME BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST!Thanks for joining us this week! And a special thanks to our newest Patreon member, Alex, for helping support the show! Thank you Alex! If you would like to support the show and join us in the members only discord for astro talk 24/7, please feel free to donate here!This week on the show, Roo is going through the motions to get things started. Talking about a new scope from ZWO (The Seestar 130) - he soon realizes something isn't quite right! NO WORRIES! After stepping away from recording, and spending a night under Orion and Co., all is well and back to normal. We discuss imaging orion in HDR Composite fashion, and how to set various lengths of shutter speed to achieve the best effect. Also, we discuss the EPIC Leonids Meteor Storm of 2001! If you were around and saw the storm in 2001, please send your memories of the event to me at rooastrocast@gmail.com - I would love to hear them!Thanks so much for tuning in this week, and we'll be back next week with another show!Links from this weeks show:Several links to videos I found for showcasing the insane number of bright meteors from the 2001 Leonids:Leonids meteor 2001 [1minute] しし座流星群2001Leonids 20012001 Leonids Meteor Shower 獅子座流星雨Stellarium: Stellarium Astronomy SoftwareSkysafari: SkySafari 7 | Professional Astronomy Telescope Control Software for iOSPixinsight Guide for HDR Composites!The Astrocast FB Page (photos posted here regularaly! Check out the Raptors!)Also - as a reminder, another great way you can support the show is by shopping with our partner, High Point Scientific! Any time you make a purchase through our shows link - HERE - you help support the show for no added cost to you! A small percentage of the overall profit goes to support the show. Thanks so much to those of you that have been showing your love this way, it has NOT gone unnoticed!!High Point Scientific, via The Astrocast!Thanks so much Astro Fam! CLEAR SKIES!  -RooSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

 In this episode in our All About Series we take a look at Emission Nebulae. Learn about how they formed, their impact on the science of astronomy and we offer some tips on how you can observe them. Whether you've been at this for years or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. If you'd like to support the channel feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! If you shop from the affiliate links, you pay the same price, but a small portion comes back to support the podcast. We really appreciate it! Buy us a cup of coffee: https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod Links from the episode: Stellarium: https://stellarium.org Affiliate Links: OIII Filters: https://bit.ly/46Mi9bv UHC Filters: https://bit.ly/4dK2rQE Sky Atlas: https://amzn.to/4dpWDfa High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7714880.bb6129 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3W4lTQT If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the AstroGuy Podcast. Share it with your friends and fellow stargazers. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes exploring the wonders of the cosmos! The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Until next time, keep looking up at the stars! Carpe Noctem, seize the night! 

Things get messy-ier in this episode as Kovi and Benjamin discuss Messier Objects, supernova remnants, nebulae, and stellar nurseries where stars are born. Tycho's Supernova is just as spectacular as the golden nose of the man who discovered it, there's a Jewel Box out there just as sparkly as the jewel boxes here on Earth, and before you Google 'Trumpler', be sure to add a 14 to it if you want to see something absolutely beautiful tucked away in the Carina Nebula.

Send me a Text Message!Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This week Roo is going  to tell you all about Calibration frames! We go over what each type of frame is, why you use it, how to take it, and everything in between! Using Calibration frames is a surefire way to improve your astrophotography game BIG time with very little extra effort! If you would like to SUPPORT the show, you can do by donating just 1 or 5 dollars per month! You'll also get access to a our members only discord where I and our other members will happily chat with you about all things astronomy! Click here to visit our Patreon!Links from this weeks episode:Dark Rangers Astronomy YouTube ChannelFlat Panel/Sketch Pad (cheap way to get a flat panel!)Dark Dragons Flat App for iOSThis weeks recommendation:"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van PeltWe should be back to VIDEO next week, but I hope you enjoy the extra-nice Audio from this weeks show! We are now proudly using Rode hardware to record the podcast, including the Rode PodMic and Rodecaster Duo! Thanks so much for tuning in as always, and we'll talk next week!Clear Skies!!!-RooSupport the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Send me a Text Message!Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This is a SPECIAL week, as it's our videocast debut!!!If you would prefer to watch the video version of the pod, check it out here:The Astrocast Youtube ChannelIf you would like to SUPPORT The Astrocast, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon! You'll get a shoutout in a future episode, access to our members only discord, and hopefully a super cool virtual star party in the near future! If you're interested in helping for just 1 or 5 dollars a month, go here:The Astrocast Patreon!This week, Roo talks about Light Pollution, and how it affects us, animals, and where it seems to be going...and how we can maybe stop it.We also talk about how to do an awesome image of a nebula in 1 hour flat, and used Lukomaticos excellent Hubble Pallete tutorial. Find a dark sky near you! Download Stellarium, for windows/mac/linux.The Backyard Naturalists PodcastThe Last Stargazers, by Emily LevesquePLEASE let me know if you enjoy the Youtube show with a like/subscribe if you end up watching there. I really need to know if the extra 8 hours of production time is worth it! If you would like your photo displayed on the video version of the pod, please email your photo to me at "rooastrocast@gmail.com" along with your name and any details you'd like to provide (integration time, equipment, etc) and I'll be happy to display it! Photos will not be used in any other way and will be deleted after the show uploads. I'll be back next week, and we'll be talkin' calibration frames!Clear Skies!RooSupport the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Send me a Text Message!Hey everyone! Roo here. No episode this week, but only because we're preparing for a very big one NEXT week! I hope you're all doing great, and i'll be back next Tuesday. Have a great holiday (if you're in the US) and enjoy NEW MOON!Clear Skies --RooSupport the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Send me a Text Message!WELCOME BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST!This week on the show, we'll be looking in to how to find the rarer nebula that aren't quite as common as many of the ones we see on a normal basis. Roo will give you specific instructions for how to visualize and locate nebula that you may have never heard of before!Also - we talk about how to avoid being scammed on a CERTAIN website that you should never go to for Astro gear! Don't be like Roo, learn from his mistakes!Links for this week's show are short and sweet this time!StellariumThe Backyard Naturalists PodcastQC Roo Photography (my website is back up!) - Make sure to check back regularly, as I'll be adding albums/photos as the days/weeks go by!If you would like to donate to our Patreon and become a member of the Astrocast Discord, please sign up today! For just 1$ a month, you can help support the show and spread the word of the Astrocast! Thanks so much for tuning in this week, and sorry for the late release!Clear Skies!RooSupport the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Send me a Text Message!WELCOME BAAAACK to the Astrocast! I've missed being away and talking with you all, and I hope you've had a great new moon while I was gone! This week Roo takes you through a recap of his 2nd annual Dark Sky trip to B1/B2 skies and talks about some of the most fun he's had imaging in years, while using some of the simplest setups possible. You might be surprised to learn that his favorite photo of the entire trip did NOT require a telescope, or even a tracking mount!If you would like to SUPPORT the show, and join our MEMBERS-ONLY Discord(!!!)  - click here! By giving just 1 or 5 bucks a month, you'll help me cover the cost of running the show, and make sure the quality episodes keep on comin! I check daily for new members and will make sure you receive your Discord invite within 24 hours of joining. Over the next few weeks, we will begin to cover some more advanced topics, with one of the first being a special episode on CALIBRATION frames! It is beginner-intermediate level stuff, but being that we have focused a lot of beginner level stuff thus far, I think it'd be a great idea to slowly work our way up to the more advanced stuff.Links from todays show: Dark Dragons Astronomy Search for "DragonLIGHT Mobile" on the iOS App store to find the flats app mentioned in this weeks episode! Link also available above on the Dark Dragons website!Want to see the awesome shots from the trip??? I'm posting them as I process them on the Astrocast FB page! Please feel free to give us a follow! Thank you so much for tuning in this week, and we'll be back next week with another episode! Support the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Send me a Text Message!What sort of tools can you find online to make you a better Astrophotographer? Better yet, HOW can you use those tools to become better? What sort of apps can make the hobby more fun? This week, Roo is going to dive deep into many of them. We'll cover everything from tools to help you determine if your 'scope is sampled properly, to whether the seeing is good tonight, and many other things you may or may not know about! Big news! We're starting a MEMBERS ONLY Discord! If you are interested in becoming a member of the group, please join our Patreon, for just $1 or $5 per month. You'll help support The Astrocast by paying for hosting fees, Adobe licenses, etc. It's not cheap to make the show, and every bit of support you guys show helps a LOT! I'll be posting the link for the Discord on the Patreon soon, and you can join me and the other members for a private chat, and ask any questions you have, or just chill with us!  Thank you so much! A friendly heads up, next week, Roo will be out of town on his yearly Dark Sky Trip, so expect the episode to come out Friday or Saturday at a minimum. Depending on what the week is like, it may be a skipper, we'll have to wait and see. I'll post on the Facebook page to let you know.  I'm going to get some incredible photos as long as the weather is good, and i'll make sure to share them on the FB page, so please give us a follow if you haven't already! Thanks so much for listening, clear skies!!!Links from this weeks Episode:Astronomy ToolsAstrobinAstrophericClear Sky ChartAPODLight Pollution MapGoogle EarthThanks for tuning in, we'll see you next week!Support the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Is there really a music of the spheres? And why is space so inspirational for creativity? To ponder these cosmic questions, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome noted composer and pianist Bruce Lazarus.   As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing, this time in honor of our guest: the fact that the movie “Oppenheimer” won the Academy Award for Best Original Score. Chuck mentions some other incredible musical scores, especially John William's soundtrack to “Star Wars.” Bruce points out that Williams also did the theme song and soundtrack to the 1960s TV series, “Lost In Space.” And of course, his soundtracks for “Jurassic Park,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”   Bruce has composed many musical pieces inspired by and about the cosmos, including “Musical Explorations of Messier Star Clusters and Nebulae” and “Starry Messenger.”   He talks about how the early U.S. space program and the Mercury 7, and the U.S. World's Fair in 1964 inspired him. And while he got away from space-themed music for a while after his time at Juilliard in the 1970s, Bruce estimates that about two thirds of his work over the last 20 years has been astronomy themed. He talks about being inspired by other musical works, from science fiction movie soundtracks like “Arrival” to a few classical pieces like “Colors of the Celestial City” and “Visions from Beyond” by Olivier Messiaen.   For our first student question, Ariella asks, “Is there really a music of the spheres?” To answer, Bruce quotes the 5th Century Roman philosopher Boethius, who wrote about how everything is vibrating, so everything has sound. We then listen to a portion of Bruce Lazarus's piece, “Boethius Said.” Allen talks about how many aspects of our existence involve vibration and sound while Chuck brings up the Cosmic Microwave Background and Gravitational Wave Background.   Bruce talks about his cycle of 14 pieces for the solo piano inspired by the most commonly referenced Hubble images of the celestial objects found in the Messier Catalog (not to be confused with Messiaen), including Andromeda Galaxy (M31), Ring Nebula (M57), Eagle Nebula (M16), Sombrero Galaxy (M104), and the Pleiades (M45).   Our next student question comes from Gino, who asks, “Did you ever want to be a scientist before you became a composer?” Bruce explains that he's always liked building things, so he began building music the way he'd built model airplanes, and at 14 years old decided he wanted to be a composer and also focused on the piano, for both composing and making money! The trio ends up discussing the original “Tron” – and believe it or not, it's Bruce who brings it up, not our Geek-in-Chief Chuck!   Our last student question comes from Wally, who asks, “Why is space the most inspirational thing to you when writing music?” Bruce describes how space has been a large part of his life for as long as he can remember. He talks about the Veil Nebula, and why he didn't include it in his Messier cycle. He also shares his experience watching the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, and how the reality of seeing it with his own eyes impacted him unexpectedly.   If you'd like to know more about Bruce, you can visit his website at www.brucelazaruscomposer.com.   We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon.   Credits for Images Used in this Episode: – NASA's first astronauts, the “Mercury 7” – NASA, Public Domain – Olivier Messiaen – Dutch National Archives, Public Domain – Andromeda Galaxy (M31) – Kees Scherer, Public Domain – Ring Nebula (M57) – NASA, ESA, and C. Robert O'Dell, Public Domain – Eagle Nebula (M16) – NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), Public Domain – Sombrero Galaxy (M104) – NASA/ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), Public Domain – Pleiades (M45) – NASA, ESA, AURA/Caltech, Palomar Observatory, Public Domain – Crab Nebula (M1) – NASA, ESA, J. Hester and A. Loll, Public Domain – Veil Nebula –  Giuseppe Donatiello – The April 8 2024 Total Solar Eclipse – NASA Headquarters / NASA/Keegan Barber   Credits for Music Used in this Episode: – “Boethius Said”; Original Lyrics by Boethius, Music & Lyrics by Bruce Lazarus, performed by Cantabile Chamber Chorale, Directed by Rebecca Scott. Used with permission from Bruce Lazarus. – “M1 Crab Nebula” from “Musical Explorations of the Messier Catalogue of Star Clusters and Nebulae.” Composed and performed by Bruce Lazarus. Used with permission from Bruce Lazarus.   #TheLIUniverse #CharlesLiu #AllenLiu #SciencePodcast #AstronomyPodcast  #BruceLazarus #MusicoftheSpheres #CharlesMessier #MessierCatalog #Boethius #BoethiusSaid #MusicalExplorationsoftheMessierCatalogue #StarClusters #Nebulae #ColorsoftheCelestialCity #OlivierMessiaen #CelestialObjects #HubbleSpaceTelescope #SolarEclipse

Welcome back to the 2nd episode in the Pixinsight series of The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through the processing portion of using Pixinsight! If you haven't listened to last weeks episode (episode 15) - I would highly recommend you check that out first! After finishing up last week with a stacked, linear image, we dive in to everything that remains. We will go through stretching the image, using icons to save time, installing plugins and managing repositories, Starnet 2, Graxpert, gradient removal, noise removal, star reduction, and everything in between! Grab a snack and a drink Astrofam, cause this is a BIG one! Links for this week episode: M42 and Horsehead Data (Icons are also here! I also put my completed image in this folder, if you want to check it out, using the same data provided here. It won't win any awards, but it'll show you what PI can do!)Free Trial License request from PixInsightGraXpert Download/Installer (you must install this the repository entry will work) Sites to add to your repository list in PI (I recommend you add these all at once, just copy and paste the actual website, the whole https:// and everything after, the parts you need to copy are in bold):EZ Processing Suite - https://elveteek.ch/pixinsight-updates/ez-processing-suite/Graxpert - https://www.ideviceapps.de/PixInsight/Utilities/Star Reduction - https://www.cosmicphotons.com/pi-scripts/starreduction/Add these to your repositories if you get a purchase or get a free trial of any of the RC Astro Plugins:BlurXterminator: https://www.rc-astro.com/BlurXTerminator/PixInsight/NoiseXterminator: https://www.rc-astro.com/NoiseXTerminator/PixInsight/StarXterminator: https://www.rc-astro.com/StarXTerminator/PixInsight/Become a Member of The Astrocast Family!Support the show by giving 1 dollar a month at the "Happy Dude" level! Or 5 dollars a month for added benefits! Visit our Patreon at the link above for more info! If you enjoyed this series, please let me know! Shoot me an email at the address below or reach out to me on FB or Instagram. I am always super happy to hear from listeners! Support the Show.Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Sorry the episode is a few minutes late! I may be changing the upload time to 9pm EST on Tuesday, just because it's hard to get the edit out by 8. We'll see! In this week's episode, the first in a series, Roo starts taking you through the ins and outs of Pixinsight. What started as a simple "lets highlight the favorite features of" Pixinsight quickly devolves, right before your ears, into the very process Roo uses to process his own photos. In this first episode, we cover the costs associated with purchasing a license for PI, as well as its competitors. We also go over how to separate your lights from calibration frames, folder structure, and then importing the files into PI so you can properly use the Weighted Batch Preprocessing script. By the end of the episode, you'll have a fully stacked and an auto-stretched image. Next week, we will get into the next steps of processing. I am including a link to my Google Drive which includes some data you can use to follow along, in case you don't have your own. This is nothing fancy, just some M42 data. Truth be told, I haven't stacked it myself yet. But if it's amazing, let me know. It's from my new 135 rig. There is also a folder that includes my goto Icons for Pixinsight, though we'll go over that in more detail on next weeks episode. M42 and Horsehead DataLukomaticos Video for Pixinsight TutorialBecome a Member of The Astrocast Family!Join our Discord for only $1 a month, to help spread the word about the show!Thanks so much for listening, as always! Clear skies! Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

This week Roo talks Shop with you. We recap the Great American Solar Eclipse. Talk about a recent trip down the club Observatory, and even go over something STRANGE we saw in the night sky! If you would like to show your support , consider becoming a member of our Patreon! For $5 a month, you will help spread the word of The Astrocast to others, so we can grow our family, and reach new audiences all around the world! Show Links:Dark Dragons AstronomyAstronomy ToolsAstrometry.net for Plate Solving!3 Sisters AstronomyThanks so much for listening, and we'll be back next week with a new episode! CLEAR SKIES! Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the ASTROCAST! In this special, EXTRA LONG episode, Roo takes you through the EXACT steps of building the ULTIMATE widefield rig! If you've ever wondered exactly what you would need to build a perfect widefield imaging rig for astrophotography, than this episode is for you!Roo takes you through exactly which pieces you need, and exactly what each piece DOES in this collection of gear to create your own ultimate Wide Field imaging rig for Astrophotography, along with every price, and what is and isn't a must have! This episode is dedicated to Ting-Ting, who was laid to rest on 4/1/24 after 19 year of being Roo's best pet friend in the world. Just 2 weeks after losing Biscuit, we unfortunately lost Ting-Ting, now we have no felines left in the Page household :( Note: This week we have a LOT of links, so rather than post them all on the episode, i've created a Google Doc which has them all. TinyURL also wasn't functioning properly, so this will be easier to download/access for you as needed:Episode 12 LinksThanks for tuning in to The Astrocast, and we'll see you next week! CLEAR SKIES, and enjoy the eclipse!!!Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Looks like this went live a little early, enjoy! No clue why it's saying 3/12, but this is indeed for today (3/26/24).Welcome BACK Astro fam! Sorry I was gone - I missed you all! Unfortunately, I was not on vacation, but rather our beloved cat Biscuit passed away. She was with me for 16 years after I found her in a bush at an office park as a tiny little kitten, where I worked at in my 20's. She will be greatly missed. I'm happy to be back though, and this week's episode is a great one! We're talking about FILTERS for one shot color cameras! We talk about where to start, what you should get, what to expect, and how much to spend. I give 3 great examples of various filters that can take on various jobs that range from DSLR Cameras to Cooled Astro Cams. If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our PATREON! For just 5 bucks a month, you can help spread the word of The Astrocast, and get a shoutout at the end of the episode! The Astrocast | Weekly Astronomy/Astrophotography Podcast | PatreonLinks from Show:DSLR Clip in filter:Astronomiks Canon CLS Clip in FilterDual Band Filters:iOptron L-Extreme F2 (Fast Lenses)iOptron L-Extreme (Regular Scopes)ZWO Duoband Filter (1.25 inch)Broadband Filter:iOptron L-PROFilter Drawers/Wheels:ZWO Filter Drawer M42ZWO 5 bay Filter Wheel (2 inch)Rokinon/Samyang Replacement Bayonet (M48)This weeks recommendation:My Favorite Universe, by Neil DeGrasse TysonThanks so much for tuning in to the show, and we'll see you again next week! CLEAR SKIES! Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to The Astrocast! We are celebrating our tenth episode this week and are so happy to have you along for the ride!!! This week, we answer a reader's question with a DEEP DIVE in to how to go about printing your Astrophotography images at home and selling them! We go over everything you'll need from top to bottom, including how much you'll need to invest, and whether or not it's a good idea for you to do this depending on your particular situation. We talk printers, frames, paper, ink, and everything in between! Join the  Astrocast Patreon, and partake in our first Astrocast Society Discord Meetup!The Astrocast | Weekly Astronomy/Astrophotography Podcast | PatreonLinks discussed in this episode:Promo Video for 10th episode (Don't disappoint the bird!) - https://www.facebook.com/reel/398374656173601/?s=fb_shorts_tab&stack_idx=0Canon Pixma Pro 200:https://tinyurl.com/mr44tkyhMe holding A3+ size print Photo of Pleiades (follow us on FB!):FacebookCanon Super Glossy 2 A3+ Paper:https://tinyurl.com/344pehvwIlford Galerie Metallic A3+ Paper:https://tinyurl.com/mh9pu9vrThanks for joining us this week, and we'll see you next week! CLEAR SKIES!for verification purposes only: '29ucsbpj'  29ucsbpjEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN....to get the special Space Nuts deal visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenutsEmbark on a celestial detective story in this latest episode of Space Nuts, as your guides through the galaxy, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson, unravel the curious case of Venus's quasi-moon. The tale begins with an asteroid that's not quite what it seems, orbiting Venus in a way that defies expectations. The mystery deepens with the asteroid's peculiar name, which comes with its own humorous backstory involving a podcast, a bedroom wall poster, and a case of mistaken identity.Then, shift gears and join the hunt for the universe's elusive sulfur. Why does this common element appear to be hiding in plain sight? The answer lies in the heart of the Milky Way, where a groundbreaking study using the Very Large Telescope has finally solved a long-standing astronomical puzzle. Discover how improved data quality has brought the cosmic abundance of sulfur into clear view, and why planetary nebulae, the final breaths of sun-like stars, are key to this revelation.With Fred on the mend from a pesky tick bite, the dynamic duo delves into the intricacies of celestial mechanics, the naming conventions of space objects, and the importance of sulfur in both the cosmos and our everyday lives. Don't miss this episode of Space Nuts, where the wonders of the universe are made accessible, the seemingly mundane becomes fascinating, and every question leads to a deeper appreciation of the cosmos.To continue your journey through the stars and uncover more secrets of the universe, subscribe to Space Nuts on your preferred podcast platform. Until we embark on our next stellar voyage, keep your eyes on the skies and your curiosity unbounded.Episode Chapters(00:00) Welcome to Space Nuts: Astronomy and Space Science(01:45) The story of Venus's quasi-moon and its mistaken identity(07:10) Andrew and Fred discuss the hunt for missing sulfur in the universe(15:23) Planetary nebulae and the solving of the sulfur anomaly(22:45) The broad applications of sulfur, from volcanoes to industry(24:30) Wrapping up and a reminder about Space Nuts Q&ABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

*Quick note!* There was a few strange artifacts with last nights upload that I noticed - so i'm doing a quick reupload - this should resolve the issue. Thanks! Sorry for the trouble!This week on the Astrocast - we get in to a little bit of everything. The skies FINALLY clear over Charlotte, NC and Roo quickly takes advantage with a friend. We talk about a few beautiful new Refractors from William Optics, as well as what that dream trip to Bortle 1 skies in the Southern  Hemisphere would be like. Night Ryder Astro:NightRyder Astro | FacebookSkySafariPro:SkySafari 7 Pro - Apps on Google PlayThe Astrocast is now on PATREON! If you would like to support the show and become a member of the Astro Society, please feel free to give here! All proceeds will go towards spreading the word of the podcast, and bringing in more listeners!The Astrocast | Weekly Astronomy/Astrophotography Podcast | PatreonThanks for listening to Episode 9, and I apologize for the uploading being a little late this week, we had some technical difficulties!Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Astrocast! This week, Roo will take you through, step by step, EVERYTHING you need to have and know about shooting awesome photos of the Milky Way! If you've been looking for a comprehensive guide on how to get awesome shots of the MW and just aren't sure exactly what equipment is needed or exactly what settings to use, then this episode is for you! Thank you for tuning in. Please share the podcast with a friend, follow us on social media, or shoot us a message on X or Gmail! We have a quite a few products in the show notes this week due to the nature of the episode: Smart phone mount for Tripod: - https://a.co/d/hujOaAC SmallRig Ballhead: http://tinyurl.com/2fe9y4p9Raubay tripod: https://a.co/d/c3phIvFSmallrig Tripod:http://tinyurl.com/3ycn6th2Canon Rebel T7:http://tinyurl.com/5y2kyvk2Canon R8 (full frame entry level):http://tinyurl.com/43cawvf3RF to EF Adapter: http://tinyurl.com/4jvj2pn8Rokinon 14mm F2.8 (EF Mount): http://tinyurl.com/ymmymnh7TTArtisans 11mm F2.8 (EF Mount):http://tinyurl.com/ysyu5uajTTArtisans 7.5mm F2 (EF Mount):http://tinyurl.com/ybc6brtdStellarium (Software for Framing up Pictures, free!): Stellarium Astronomy SoftwareEmail us or send us a message on Social, thanks for listening, and please leave a review or share with a friend! Clear skies! Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this weeks Astrocast! We have a VERY special episode this week, our first interview! Joining Roo to discuss Astronomy is Rick Bassham, the Director for the Gayle H. Riggsbee Observatory, that is the homebase for the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. CAAC is Charlotte, NC (USA)'s Amateur Astronomy Club. There are MANY like it, all over the world! Check out the Night Sky Network to find your local club:Night Sky Network (nasa.gov)We discuss what it's like to be a director of an observatory (along with things you might not think a director does!), along with many other great topics during this fantastic discussion. I hope you enjoy this episode, and we'll be back next week with another!!CAAC Website: Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club (charlotteastronomers.org)Rick and Jeffs company website -Dark Dragons Astrophotography: Home - Dark Dragons Astronomy - Remote Observatory ControlEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

In this week's episode of the Astrocast, Roo discusses what it likes to go through the various seasons in Astrophotography, including why many wide-field Astrophotographers consider Spring, or "Galaxy Season", to be a bit boring! But luckily, he suggests many things you can do during this time, including images to target and processes to work on.Later in the episode, we get in to the awesome planetarium software known as STELLARIUM, and why you should check it out! We have reached our 300th unique listener, thank you all SO MUCH for sharing/listening, and if you have any friends/family members/loved ones who enjoy Astronomy, please send them a link! We are growing this podcast by word of mouth only, not a buck in advertising!Links from todays show:Stellarium : Stellarium Astronomy SoftwareMini Museum: Mini Museum Shop - Science and History Collections, Rare SpecimensEmail me at "roo@qcroo.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Thanks for tuning in to this weeks Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through what it's like to join an Astronomy Club, and what to expect when you head out to your first star party. Hopefully you'll learn a few tips along the way, so you don't have to make all the same mistakes he did! The Night Sky Network:Night Sky Network (nasa.gov)Please email us! RooAstrocast@gmail.comOr on Twitter/X - @AstrocastRooSend in any questions you want answered, or show topic ideas! Thanks, and spread the word! Clear skies!Email me at "roo@qcroo.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Astrocast! This week, Roo will cover a question that he has consistently seen asked since day one of journey in to learning astronomy, "What is a good telescope to buy for my (friend/family member/loved one) to get them in to Astronomy?"While this seems like a simple enough question, unfortunately the online marketplaces are LITTERED with garbage telescopes that no one should ever have to suffer through! If we can help ONE person avoid this terrible fate, "The Hobby Killer", than we've done our job! Apertura 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope: Apertura AD8 Dobsonian | 8” Telescope with Accessories - High Point ScientificCelestron Astrofi 130 Newtonian Telescope:Celestron Astro Fi 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope 22203 B&H Photo (bhphotovideo.com)Turn Left at Orion:Turn Left At Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope - and How to Find Them: Consolmagno, Guy, Davis, Dan M.: 9781108457569: Amazon.com: BooksNightwatch:NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe: Dickinson, Terence, Hewitt-White, Ken, Fienberg, Richard Tresch: 9780228104391: Amazon.com: BooksApps to check out:Android/IOS - Skysafari Pro, Skymap, GoodToStargazeThanks for listening, please share with a friend to help get the word out! Email me at "roo@qcroo.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 3 of the ASTROCAST! This week, Roo will take you through all of the popular editing tools for astrophotography, and give you recommendations for what works best, in his opinion. We cover everything from free to paid, and even subscriptions. The episode closes with our first edition of the RECOMMENDATION, which is a special one, since it's the first, so there's two! Thanks for tuning in to the Astrocast, and please feel free share with a friend! Find us on Facebook @TheAstrocast - clear skies! Lukomaticos awesome YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/UKd0pUBSZ6o?si=J8UtscPXmuWZLBJjEmail me at "roo@qcroo.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to this weeks Astrocast! This week, Roo is discussing star trackers, learning new constellations, and how to go about taking astrophotography photos with only the most basic tools.  We get deep in to exactly which settings to use on the camera, to get excellent results for both Time Lapse videos and Milky Way core photography. Thanks for tuning in, please leave us a good review and share with a fellow enthusiast if you enjoy this episode! Email me at "roo@qcroo.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd This is a relaxing but fascinating read. As an astronomy book published in 1922 it's fascinating how much was know about the Universe, but while they had discovered galaxies they still believed they were a type of nebula and were still theorising about what they were. But learn about how relative motion of the starts were known, how to detect binary stars and about transits of heavenly bodies. And so much more. Fascinating stuff, but I won't be keeping you awake. My delivery is sure to help you sleep. Story (02:54)  SleepPhones, our perfect partnership In our experience the best way to experience the bedtime stories of Sleepy Time Tales is with some type of headphone or earbud, but they can be cumbersome and uncomfortable. So we've partnered SleepPhones, manufacturers of headphones designed specifically to sleep in! They use a thin speaker fitted to a comfortable headband and have options from the cost effective wired headphones to the convenient Bluetooth model and will work with Sleepy Time Tales to improve your night's sleep. Use the below link to shop, and support Sleepy Time Tales https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones   Sleepy Time Tales Merch and Stuff I've been putting up a lot of new designs on Teepublic Not all of the designs are Sleepy Time Tales branded, actually most aren't, so you can support the podcast without needing to emblazon the logo on yourself.

Welcome to the Astrocast! In our inaugural episode, Roo takes you through what it means to build a "beginners rig" for Astrophotography, and goes into deep detail including specific Mounts, Telescopes, and all the cameras and gadgets needed to build your first rig. Roo has been practicing Astrophotography and Astronomy for roughly 4 years now, with an interest in the stars since childhood. Living in Charlotte, NC under Bortle 6 skies, he often travels to the darker observatory in SC for "serious imaging". A professional Astrophotographer who sells prints on a regular basis, Roo is here to tell you all about Astrophotography and Astronomy, and hopefully you will learn something along the way! Email me at "roo@qcroo.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

How do you acquire your very first players without a marketing budget? What guerrilla marketing tactics work for games, and how can you execute them creatively? Host, Jen Donahoe asks Julie Bonnecarrère and Pavel Afanasiev, co-founders of Northern Lights Entertainment (NLE), about their journey to soft launching on mobile under extreme budget constraints. NLE is developing Nebulae (https://nebulae.world/) - a 4x strategy MMO for mobile & PC, where politics is a core gameplay component, and where players collectively control numerous political regimes - in space! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner, and Yann Sainty's image of our neighboring galaxy, M31, in Andromeda won the 10,000 British pound Astronomer Photographer of the year award for 2023. Amazingly their image revealed a huge, previously unknown arc of hot doubly ionized Oxygen gas.

What kinds of gasses are Nebulae made of? How are Nebulae so colorful? Why are Nebulae so important to the Universe? Forte is the world's most innovative music education platform. Study with the perfect music instructor no matter where you live -including Grammy-certified teachers! Lessons start at $30/hour. Check it out Fortelessons.com. Want to get some of the cool stuff Trusty loves to play with, like making his own Play-Doh, growing succulents and micro-greens, and awesome books full of fun ideas? Check out our new curated Smartystore we opened with our friends at Starglow Media. Did you love Strawberry Shortcake in the Netflix special Strawberry Shortcake and the Beast of Berry Bog? She's back in a new HOLIDAY special on Netflix, Strawberry Shortcake's Perfect Holiday Special. Help Strawberry solve the case of the missing cinnamon in time to make the perfect cookies for Winterswirl! Now streaming on Netflix. Get into an audio adventure with our podcast friends at Armchair Adventures! Armchair Adventures is a fun-packed podcast that gets your kids moving, acting, and singing along while they discover more about the world around them. Trusty recommends this awesome show for adventurers age 6 to 10 ! Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts or learn more at their website. Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

Chris and Shane talk about observing an old list called the Galactic Nebulae List. 

Let's explore the Milky Way!  Star Clusters and Nebulae abound in this month's podcast. Follow us at facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Check out the NAZ Astro mission of STEM education at facebook.com/NAZAstro Support STEM education patreon.com/NAZAstro Our awesome sponsors: facebook.com/prescottrockstars facebook.com/manzanitains

Chris and Shane discuss the classes of nebulae with special guest Daniel Andreason. 

It has been exactly 100 days since we got the first images from JWST. Here's an overview of all the most important discoveries that the James Webb Space Telescope did since then.