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01/16/24 • 61 min
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 "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
Episode 23 - Light Pollution Sucks
The Astrocast
07/10/24 • 56 min
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 Channel
If 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 Podcast
The Last Stargazers, by Emily Levesque
PLEASE 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 "[email protected]" 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!
Roo
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
01/01/25 • 64 min
Welcome baaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you back through some of his fondest moments of 2024, recaps some of the greatest Astronomical moments of the year - and waxes poetically about the future.
2025 is set to be an even BIGGER and BETTER year for The Astrocast! Thank you so much for tuning in in 2024!
A VERY SPECIAL thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters who have helped support the show all year long! You guys are truly rockstars!
Also - a BIG shout-out to Dark Dragons Astronomy, sponsors of the show! If you have a home/private/commerical observatory, you NEED to talk to Dark Dragons!
If you would like to join The Astrocast Society and become a member of a private, members only Discord, please consider donating 1-5 dollars on Our Patreon!
You can also always support the show by purchasing your next bit of gear through our affiliate link with High Point Scientific! The Astrocast will get a small portion of the sale, and you get the same great prices and customer service as always! WIN WIN!
See you next year, clear skies!!!
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
Episode 26 - Astrophotography Jargon Explained
The Astrocast
08/02/24 • 59 min
Sorry for the delay everyone!! Everything that can go wrong, sometimes go wrong! Murphys Law, as they say. You'll have to ignore the part where I mention this is a "YouTube episode", as the greenscreen key was messed up, and I couldn't fix it!!
If I've learned one thing this week, it's to make sure your green screen is evenly lit!!
Welcome back to the ASTROCAST!! This week, a topic that MAY require a 2 parter! Roo takes you through a HUGE number of Astrophotography terms and exactly what they mean! Too often I have seen people ask a question on a beginners forum, only to be answered with multiple jargon words that they probably don't understand!
Even if you are a seasoned AP'er, you can probably learn a LITTLE something today!
If you would like to support the show, please visit here!
The Astrocast Patreon
This weeks recommendation! Hyperspace, by Michio Kaku
I am working on ironing out the kinks of video production, and it's more complicated than I would have thought. I figured it would add 2 hours top to my overall production time, boy was I wrong! But I think with the right changes and planning, i'll be able to start doing a video episode every other week. Thats the plan, stay tuned!
Thanks so much for tuning in, CLEAR SKIES!
-Roo
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
No New Episode this week!
The Astrocast
01/22/25 • 0 min
Hey Astrocast fam!
Hope everyone is doing great, and enjoying clear skies..Assuming you didn't get snowed on like the lower half of the states!!
We are off this week but have a very special episode planned for next week, so make sure to come back on 1/28 and check in with us! Nothing is wrong in case you're worried - just an extremely busy week in my professional and personal life!
Clear Skies!
Roo
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
Quick update on this weeks episode!
The Astrocast
03/19/24 • 0 min
Hey Astro Fam! We unfortunately lost our beloved pet cat, Biscuit, Sunday, and it's thrown my schedule a bit out of whack this week. I'm almost done with this weeks episode, but it will likely be up Thursday this week due to the delay. Thanks for understanding, we'll be back in no time!
Clear Skies -
Roo
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
Episode 4 - Buying your first Telescope
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01/31/24 • 49 min
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 Scientific
Celestron 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: Books
Nightwatch:
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe: Dickinson, Terence, Hewitt-White, Ken, Fienberg, Richard Tresch: 9780228104391: Amazon.com: Books
Apps to check out:
Android/IOS - Skysafari Pro, Skymap, GoodToStargaze
Thanks for listening, please share with a friend to help get the word out!
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
Episode 49 - Embroidery Circle of The STARS!
The Astrocast
02/26/25 • 61 min
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 [email protected] - and i’ll do my best!
Links from this weeks show:
Lukomaticos Pier Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLJ-i1rdB4&t=446s
Embroidery circle (of the STARS!) for flats:
White Fabric: (you can probably find this cheaper at Michaels, but if you don’t have one nearby..)
Cloudy nights review of Rockin’ Td Ranch:
Rockin Td Ranch: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28107962?source_impression_id=p3_1740532883_P3OhryYCcoBVEe0X&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE&modalItem=1041517094\
L-Para Filter:
Our 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!!!
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
Episode 11 - OSC Filters, where to start?
The Astrocast
03/12/24 • 56 min
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 | Patreon
Links from Show:
DSLR Clip in filter:
Astronomiks Canon CLS Clip in Filter
Dual Band Filters:
iOptron L-Extreme F2 (Fast Lenses)
iOptron L-Extreme (Regular Scopes)
ZWO Duoband Filter (1.25 inch)
Broadband Filter:
iOptron L-PRO
Filter Drawers/Wheels:
ZWO Filter Drawer M42
ZWO 5 bay Filter Wheel (2 inch)
Rokinon/Samyang Replacement Bayonet (M48)
This weeks recommendation:
My Favorite Universe, by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Thanks so much for tuning in to the show, and we'll see you again next week! CLEAR SKIES!
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
10/17/24 • 51 min
Welcome baaaack to THE ASTROCAST! Sorry for the late show this week fam, it's been a BUSY week around here, preparing for a trip! We will be off next week... but don't worry, Roo has a VERY special ALL AP episode planned for Halloween when we return!
This week we discuss a darn near PERFECT weekend of Astronomy, with many of us getting to see multiple "once in a liftime" astronomical events within a 3 day period! When does this happen?! 2024 has been one HECK of a year for astro, that's for sure!
We also talk about a new budget Astrograph from SVBONY, the importance of buying quality filters, and a few things in between!
If you would like to SUPPORT the show and become a member of our AWESOME members only Discord, please considering donating here! Your donation will help support the show and keeps us expanding in to new markets! There's still 1 spot available with the "founder" title on the Discord, which only our first 10 members receive!
If you would like to support the show in a different way, consider purchasing your gear from High Point Scientific using our affiliate link! I have personally been shopping at HPS for years, and can highly recommend them for their excellent selection, and even better customer service! You can purchase anything at their normal, great prices, and a small amount of the sale will go to helping support the show. Win win!
Links from this weeks show:
Good To Stargaze (Desktop version, search your app store for the app, you'll love it!)
The Astrocast FB Page (in case you want to see my photos of the comet!)
Thanks for tuning in everyone, we'll see you the week of Halloween for a brand new episode, and until then, as always....
CLEAR SKIES!
-Roo
Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Astrocast have?
The Astrocast currently has 55 episodes available.
What topics does The Astrocast cover?
The podcast is about Photography, Space, Night, Astronomy, Nature, Podcasts, Stars, Technology, Science and Universe.
What is the most popular episode on The Astrocast?
The episode title 'Episode 3 - All about Processing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Astrocast?
The average episode length on The Astrocast is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Astrocast released?
Episodes of The Astrocast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Astrocast?
The first episode of The Astrocast was released on Jan 9, 2024.
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