The Astrocast - Episode 43 - 2024 was a GREAT year for Astrophotography

Episode 43 - 2024 was a GREAT year for Astrophotography

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!!!

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Episode 42 - The Answer to the Universe ...is radio astronomy

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! MIDNIGHT RELEASE EDITION!
This week, Roo is taking you for a crash course in the usage and history, and BASICS of Radio Astronomy. Roo loves the topic of Radio Astronomy and plans on doing a follow up on this episode to discuss building your own radio telescope in the future. If that would be of interest to you, let him know by emailing [email protected]! In the meantime, why not hear a little bit about the history and discoveries of two of the greatest radio telescopes ever made?!
Do you need help with your Observatory? Perhaps you want to design a roll off roof system? Then you should talk to Rick and Jeff at Dark Dragons Astronomy! They offer a full range of solutions for your home or professional observatory. They are trust partners of the podcast, and I can fully recommend their services and products!
If you would like to support the show, and join our private members-only Discord, please feel free to join the Patreon here! You can also support the show by using our affiliate link with High Point Scientific. You get the same great prices as usual, but help the show by giving a small percentage of the profits to The Astrocast! Win win!
As a reminder, we will be off next week to celebrate the Holidays, but look forward to coming back with a great new show for the new year and new moon!
Enjoy some time with your family in the meantime, and we'll talk soon!
CLEAR SKIES!

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Episode 44 - Let's talk Astro (Shooting Orion in HDR)

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast!
This week on the show, Roo takes you through what it takes to shoot an HDR image of an incredibly bright Nebula, like Orion, and why you should try it! We also discuss the great, late, Akira Fujii, who has forever left his mark on the world of Astrophotography through his countless amazing images.
Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show? Feel free to email me! Just send to to "[email protected]" and include your name/city, and I'll be happy to get you an answer! ...Whether you like it or not? That's entirely up to you!
Links from this weeks shownotes:
Radio Jove Project/Links to buy a Radio Astronomy kit

Read about Akira Fujii here: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/remembering-akira-fujii-1941-2022-photographer-par-excellence/

(Highly recommend you look up some of his images!)

Check out Cokin filters on Ebay...they’re everywhere!

Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to our members only Discord? Well today is your lucky day! For just 1-5 dollars per month, you can show your love for The Astrocast and join our Society! Members get access to our private community group chat, which has become my favorite place to talk about Astronomy! Show your support by donating here today! You can also support the show by using our affiliate link with High Point Scientific. You get the same great prices as usual but help the show by giving a small percentage of the profits to The Astrocast! Win/win!
Do you need help with your Observatory? Perhaps you want to design a roll off roof system? Then you should talk to Rick and Jeff at Dark Dragons Astronomy! They offer a full range of solutions for your home or professional observatory. They are trust partners of the podcast, and I can fully recommend their services and products!
Thanks so much for tuning in to The Astrocast, and CLEAR SKIES!
Roo

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Email me at "[email protected]" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!