https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/observers-notebook--2579019enAstronomyCopyright The Observers Notebook Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba46e8c651e354e32782996657044558.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/observers-notebook--2579019Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:19:45 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastThe Observers Notebook Podcastfeeds@spreaker.comThe Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.falsee41f9dda-6985-5870-acd8-d3ccdc150a2cepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-franck-marchis-seti--73314033tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2329094822Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:39 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 240 Welcome to another episode of The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers — where we explore the Solar System and beyond, from stargazing to science. I’m your host, Tim Robertson,...2683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-vera-c-rubin-observatory--73293889tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2372883635Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:16:38 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastWelcome to the Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers—where we take you from Stargazing to Science. I'm your host, Tim Robertson. Every once in a generation, astronomy takes a giant leap...2435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-the-august-2026-lunar-eclipse--74058188tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2363543543Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:08:54 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastWelcome to another episode of The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), where we take you From Stargazing to Science. I'm your host, Tim Robertson, and today we're looking ahead to one of...3889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-stellarvue-telescopes-with-vic-maris--72990697tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2328671939Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:10 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 239 What makes a telescope truly exceptional? Is it aperture… optics… craftsmanship… or something more? And in a time when technology is rapidly changing how we explore the night sky—from smart telescopes to AI-assisted imaging—where does...3162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-summertime-meteor-showers-2026--72770825tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2328023075Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:36 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 238 Welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers — where we explore the Solar System and beyond, from Stargazing to Science. I’m your host, Tim Robertson, and today we’re...2739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-bad-astronomy-with-phil-plait--72534297tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2318830466Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:19 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 237 Tonight on The Observers Notebook, we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in astronomy and science communication. He’s an astronomer, author, eclipse chaser, skeptic, educator, and the creator of the legendary Bad Astronomy blog...3542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-how-christopher-go-captures-the-best-planetary-lmages-on-earth--72277666tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2316757727Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:16 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 236 Tonight on The Observers Notebook — one of the most respected planetary imagers in the world joins us. From capturing incredible detail on Jupiter and Saturn to contributing observations used by professional astronomers and spacecraft...3346falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-why-are-people-just-now-finding-the-alpo--72019905tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2315991659Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:59 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 236 Hello and welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. I’m your host, Tim Robertson. Today’s episode is a little different—we’re going to take a step back and talk about where...2344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-drawing-the-moon-with-mary-mcintyre--71814648tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2282681771Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:17 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 234 Welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. I’m your host, Tim Robertson, Executive Director of the ALPO, and this podcast is dedicated to visual observing, scientific...4002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-a-conversation-with-bob-garfinkle--71343051tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2269020479Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:27 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 233 Welcome back to The Observers Notebook Podcast. I’m your host, Tim Robertson. Today’s guest is someone many of you already know by name, even if you’ve never had the chance to hear his story told in his own words. Joining me is Bob...3746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-seeing-and-transparancy-with-dr-d--71043103tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2269184189Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:45 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 232 Welcome to The Observer’s Notebook, the podcast that explores the art, science, and experience of visual astronomy. I’m your host, Tim Robertson. In this episode we’re diving into a topic that every planetary observer wrestles with...4146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2026-lyrids-meteor-shower--70645600tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2269033718Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:53 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 231 Every April, Earth plows through a stream of ancient comet dust, and for a few nights, the sky answers back with streaks of light we call the Lyrids. They’re one of the oldest recorded meteor showers in human history—seen by skywatchers...1720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-podcast-david-eicher-a-life-under-the-stars--70374302tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2256018101Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 230 One of the great joys of amateur astronomy is that we don’t just observe the night sky—we share it. Through star parties, clubs, books, magazines, and conversations that stretch late into the night, astronomy has always been a community...3524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-march-2026-total-lunar-eclipse--70068039tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2266703822Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:34 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 229 On the this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, we’re talking eclipses — and this time, it’s a big one. On March 2nd and 3rd, 2026, skywatchers around the world will experience a beautiful total lunar eclipse, one of the major...2038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-tycho-tracker-software--70062352tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2228775881Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:07:21 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 230 In this episode of The Observers Notebook, host Tim Robertson talks with Daniel Parrott, the creator of Tycho Tracker — a powerful software tool that brings professional-level asteroid detection and measurement to amateur astronomers...4116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-astronomy-outreach-with-pranvera-hyseni--69453422tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2223591794Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:54 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 227 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Pranvera Hyseni — founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo, driving force behind Kosovo’s first National Observatory and Planetarium, and one of the most...4217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-of-2026--69268700tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2228751233Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:01:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 226 In this episode, we’re turning our eyes toward some of the most dynamic travelers in our solar system — comets — and looking ahead to what promises to be an exciting year in the night sky: 2026. Each year brings a new lineup of these icy...4412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-international-occultation-and-timing-association-iota--69056779tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2215005566Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:33 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 225 In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Roger Venable, the ALPO Mars Coordinator and President of the International Occultation and Timing Association (IOTA). They discuss the mission of IOTA, the...3151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-podcast-unveiling-uranus-the-ice-giant-in-the-amateur-s-eye--68818049tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2192716251Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:59 +0000The Observers Notebook Podcast“Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye” How backyard observers are helping unlock the mysteries of Uranus. Episode 224 In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Richard Schmude, the ALPO Uranus...2240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-don-t-miss-the-show-the-geminids-light-up-december-2025--68580598tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2194934195Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:18 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 223 Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025 In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson welcomes Bob Lunsford, Meteor Coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), to...3219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-sketch-or-science-the-true-value-of-lunar-drawings--68378316tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2183675643Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:18 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 222 In this episode of The Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson sits down with Alberto Anunziato, an ALPO Lunar Observer from Argentina. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection between art and science in lunar...3242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-orionids-taurids-and-leonids-meteor-showers--68149097tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2172848685Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:14 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 221 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids, Taurids, and Leonid’s Meteor Showers. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net American Meteor Society...3385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/observers-notebook-new-coments-in-the-sky--67999470tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2181187171Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:11 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 102025 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl comes on the podcast to discuss Comet Lemmon and Swan. You can contact Carl at:...2351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-kelly-blumenthal-iau-outreach--67969532tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2171852922Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:52 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 220 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of Astronomy Outreach for the International Astronomical Union, Kelly Blumenthal. You can contact Kelly at: blumenthal.kelly@oao.iau.org...2843falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-titan-s-transit-of-saturn--67701952tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2159895987Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:51 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 219 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Lunsford about his process for observing and photographing the recent transits of Saturn’s moon Titan. Titan’s Orbit and Motion: •Orbital period around...1368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-internatioinal-observe-the-moon-night--67580865tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2161077135Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:00:38 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 218 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of International Observe the Moon Night, Staci Horvath. You can contact Staci at: staci.l.tiedeken@nasa.gov International Observe the Moon...2200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-lunar-observer--67377749tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2148016782Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:43 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 217 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator and Editor of the Lunar Observer newsletter. You can contact David at: drteske@yahoo.com For more information you can...1820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-with-sky-telescope-diana-hannikainen--67216043tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2139751059Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:16 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 216 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor in Chief of Sky& Telescope magazine, Diana Hannikainen. You can contact Diana at: diana@skyandtelescope.org For more information you can...2243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-summertime-meteor-showers-2025--66985053tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2126206536Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 215 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Delta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of July 29/20 2025. Bob gives us a brief...1199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-planet-mercury-2025--66564976tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2096696766Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:00:13 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 213 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...2005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-solar-cycle-25--66355883tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2095227678Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 212 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill about what is a Solar Cycle and what we need to know about this event. You can contact Rik at: rhill24@cox.net You...2186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-minor-planets-sectiom--66820515tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2096561754Thu, 15 May 2025 20:33:55 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 214 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Minor Planets Coordinator, Fred Pilcher about the ALPO Minor Planets Section. You can contact Fred at: fpilcher35@gmail.com Minor Planet Bulletin...1129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2025-alpo-conference--66100413tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2094580416Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:51 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 211 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO member Jim Tomney on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 25/26, 2025. The conference will also be...1287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-ingenuity-helicopter-with-jack-daleo--65824714tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2027020336Thu, 01 May 2025 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 209 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Jack Daleo, Reporter covering the modern flying beat for FLYING Magazine, writing about topics like drones, unmanned aircraft systems, advanced air mobility...2042falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comet-2025f2-swan--65580028tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2076455708Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:00:35 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 209 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the newly discovered Comet Swan, 2025F2. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com ALPO...1304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-sam-deen-celestial-hunter--64899363tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2015904799Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 207 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Sam Deen, as a child, he began searching for exoplanets, but soon he was not satisfied with simply clicking on the offered images. He wanted more, to use the...2660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2025-lyrids-meteor-shower--65286666tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2046893736Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 208 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 17-26, 2025 and April...1337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-march-13-14-2025-total-lunar-eclipse--64644122tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2042745876Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 206 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO Eclipse Section Coordinator John O’Neal. John discusses the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse and contact information. You can contact...2300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-telescope-industry-with-scott-roberts--64392049tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2000529599Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 205 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Scott Roberts of Explore Scientific about the future of telescopes and the future of the industry. You can contact Scott at: S@explorescientific.com...2863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-mars-2025--63700128tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2008464503Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 203 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition with Roger Venable We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and...2166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-for-2025--63534609tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1994888391Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 202 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2025, which is always one of our most popular...2820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-robert-reeves-and-the-moon--64124901tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1982484971Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 204 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the author Robert Reeves. Robert discusses his interest in lunar observing and his latest book. You can contact Robert at: robertreeves400@gmail.com...2272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-jupiter-2024--63327143tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1958556415Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 201 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...1450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-episode-200-reflections-with-tim-robertson--63092868tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1958401119Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 200 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks about the history of the Observers Notebook and the future. You can contact Tim at: cometman@cometman.net The beginning Matt Will Episode 1 released on 2/2/2017...1442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-sky-shed-pod-with-wayne-parker--62681221tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1953452827Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 197 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the founder of the home observatory company, Sky Shed Pod, Wayne Parker. Wayne gives us a brief history of the company and contact information. You can...5187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-geminids-meteor-shower-2024--62753813tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1940425619Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 199 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 12/13, 2024. Bob gives us...1230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-the-moon--62373236tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1907379953Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 196 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the recently appointed ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina. Alberto discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and basin and buried...3069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-c-2023-a3--62178852tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1917725147Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 198 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl comes on the podcast to discuss Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. C/2023 A3 You can contact Carl at:...2238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-remote-planets-section--61725776tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1889607411Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 195 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schumde about the Remote Planets Section. Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote Planets Section and...1590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-international-observe-the-moon-night--61229643tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1891403556Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 194 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of the International Observe the Moon Night, Andrea Jones from GSFC. Andrea gives us a brief history of the International Observe the Moon Night...2184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-visual-vs-smart-telescopes-with-bob-king--61037826tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1884053298Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 193 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Author Bob King about the rise of the Smart Telescope. You can contact Bob at: nightsky55@gmail.com Visual Observing vs Smart Telescopes...1939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-lunar-section--60884360tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1885032402Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:00:10 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 192 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Section Coordinator, David Teske. David gives us a brief history of the Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute...1212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-planet-mercury-2024--60696105tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1840002639Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 191 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melilo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...1329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-summertime-meteor-showers--60565511tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1828203288Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 190 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where...1335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-osiris-rex-mission-updates--60394092tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1823647761Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 189 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Tom Zega, One of the chief scientists on the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission about the latests findings from the samples. OSIRIS-REx mission...2694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2024-alpo-conference--60246661tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1828072449Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:01 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 188 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Executive Director, Ken Poshedly on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 26/27, 2024. The conference...1408falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-personal-reflections-of-the-april-8-2024-total-solar-eclipse--60045905tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1812173985Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 187 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to a number of observers of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse to get their first hand experience. Special thanks to Ken Poshedly, John Oneal, Keith Drake,...3813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-butterfield-rv-resort-and-observatory--59750067tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1809176136Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:48 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 186 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jim Lackner, the resident Astronomer at Butterfield RV Resort and Observatory. Jim gives us a brief history of the RV Resort, the telescope and the night...1584falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-spring-time-meteor-showers-2024--59470081tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1766344734Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 185 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Spring time Meteor Showers. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net International...1813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-rica-french--59246852tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1774976829Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 184 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Rica French, Professor Astronomy and Program Director at Mira Costa College in Oceanside California. You can contact Rica at: rfrench@miracosta.edu For...3929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-seestar-s50-smart-telescope--59056954tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1709734830Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 183 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO member Greg Shanos about the new smart telescope, the SeeStar S50. You can contact Greg at: gshanos@aol.com The SeeStar website...2729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-pranvera-hyseni-returns--58888998tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1729022115Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 182 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson speaks with Founder & Director at Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Pranvera Hyseni. Pranvera and I talk astronomy outreach and her efforts in getting a national...2909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-profile-of-alan-hale--58694886tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1722428250Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 181 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to professional astronomer, author and Comet discoverer Alan Hale. You can contact Alan at: ahale@earthriseinstitute.org Everybody’s Comet...2791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-state-of-the-alpo--58532847tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1706499123Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 180 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Executive Director of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about where the ALPO currently stands and what he sees for the future. You can contact Ken at:...2353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2024-total-solar-eclipse--58366851tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1721312991Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:00:35 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 178 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Eclipse expert, John ONeal, about the upcoming total solar eclipse, and contact information. You can contact John at: kohamher1@yahoo.com Send your...2709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-of-2024--58165640tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1632460089Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 179 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2024, which is always one of our most popular...2481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-osiris-rex-early-results--57876756tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1656272265Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 177 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Meteorite Section Coordinator Dolores Hill. Dolores, along with running the ALPO Meteorite Section, she is also a Sr. Research Specialist Lunar &...1672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-geminids-meteor-shower-2023--57647636tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1659218616Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 176 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2023. Bob gives us...1665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-halley-s-comet--57469857tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1632458478Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 175 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous comets of all time. It is currently at its furthest point away...2089falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-saturn-2023--57239872tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1631714958Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 174 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 Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...1090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-orionids-meteor-shower-2023--57015025tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1616805666Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 173 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 21/22 2023. Bob gives us a brief...1837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observer-notebook-the-october-2023-annular-eclipse--56810784tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1581174987Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 172 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Eclipse Coordinator, Keith Spring about the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse in October. You can contact Keith at: star.man13@hotmail.com Send your...1782falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-member-profile-trevor-barry--56660370tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1541531659Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 171 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Trevor Barry, the 2023 recipient of the Walter H Haas Observers award about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the...4558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2024-total-solar-eclipse-from-rochester-ny--56476441tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1521082909Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:59:59 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 170 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the activities for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse in Rochester New York, Dan Schneiderman. Dan gives us an update on what you can expect...2140falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-lowell-observatory-with-kevin-schlinder--56335615tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1441959517Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 169 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Historian and PIO of the Lowell observatory, Kevin Schindler. Lowell Observatory https://lowell.edu/ For more information you can visit the...2550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-mc-donald-observatory-with-katie-kizziar-and-steven-janowiecki--56111108tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1436798554Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 168 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Assistant Director for Education and Outreach of the Mc Donald observatory, Katie Kizziar, and staff Astronomer Steven Janowiecki. Mc Donald...1921falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-obserers-notebook-summertime-meteor-showers--55701211tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1546583500Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:00:01 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 167 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where...1433falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2023-alpo-conference--54444534tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1539996523Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 166 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board Member Ken Poshedly on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 28/29, 2023. The conference will also...1821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-lick-observatory-with-paul-lynam--54065128tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1434812782Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 165 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with a Staff Astronomer of the Lick observatory, Paul Lynam. Paul Lynam Contact: plynam@ucolick.org Lick Observatory https://www.lickobservatory.org/...3459falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-vatican-observatory-with-fr-paul-gabor--53870945tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1439193148Mon, 15 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 164 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Director of the Vatican observatory, FR Paul Gabor. Vatican Observatory https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/ For more information you can visit...3111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-mauna-kea-observatory-with-doug-simons--53705017tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1433243653Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 163 In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Mauna Kea observatory, Doug Simons. Mauna Kea Observatory https://www.maunakeaobservatories.org/ For more information you can...2937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-lyrids-meteor-shower-with-bob-lunsford--53544408tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1468307161Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 162 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 22-23, 2023 and May 5-7...1412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-a-walter-haas-lecture-from-2008--53483694tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1464348934Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastWalter H. Haas from February 2008 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the daughter of the ALPO founder, Mary Alba. Mary talks about her father and an honor that was just bestowed on him by the Astronomical...2788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-solar-observing-with-kim-hay-and-rik-hill--53411726tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1436875237Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 161 In this episode we discuss the ALPO Solar Section with Kim Hay and Rik Hill. Kim Hay email: cdnspooky@gmail.com Rik Hill email: rhill24@cox.net ALPO Solar Section: https://alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/ For more information you can...1462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-griffith-observatory-with-dr-edwin-krupp--53210838tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1449581245Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 160 In this episode we begin our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Griffith observatory, Ed Krupp. Griffith Observatory https://griffithobservatory.org/ Public Astronomy in Los Angeles...3033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-astronomy-past-present-and-future-with-carl-hergenrother--52934963tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1436167417Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 159 In this episode I talk to the Executive Director of the ALPO about its history and the next 75 years of astronomy, Carl Hergenrother. For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support...2847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-strolling-astronomer-with-ken-poshedly--52741507tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1434042682Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 156 In this episode I talk to the editor of the Journal of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about what is in the latest edition of the JALPO and how you can get a FREE COPY! For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:...2104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-don-machholz-revisited--52605236tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1430689087Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 158 In this repeat episode from January 2018, of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the late comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet...2536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-of-2023--52326434tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1385389444Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 157 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2023, which is always one of our most popular...2720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-geminids-meteor-shower-2022--52066461
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2022.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Geminids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts FRAS]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357693012Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 155 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2022. Bob gives us...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 14/15, 2022.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Geminids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts FRAS]]>1516falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-amateur-astronomy-magazine--51934354
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren.

We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and how you can get a subscription and contact information.

You can contact Charles at:
editor@amateurastronomy.com

Amateur Astronomy Magazine:
https://amateurastronomy.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
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Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts FRAS]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1366393117Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 156 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren. We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren.

We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and how you can get a subscription and contact information.

You can contact Charles at:
editor@amateurastronomy.com

Amateur Astronomy Magazine:
https://amateurastronomy.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts FRAS]]>2379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-mars-2022--51747968
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable.

We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@progressivetel.com

The ALPO Mars Blog:
https://alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/

Mars occultation 2022-
http://www.lunar-occultations.com/iota/planets/planets.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 our YouTube Channel:
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Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1353158860Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 153 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable. We discuss Roger’s life and...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable.

We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@progressivetel.com

The ALPO Mars Blog:
https://alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/

Mars occultation 2022-
http://www.lunar-occultations.com/iota/planets/planets.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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan]]>2813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-orionids-meteor-shower-2022--51582674
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2022.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

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I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357691761Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 152 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2022. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2022.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

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I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan]]>2069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-upcoming-2022-eclipses--51436392
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses.

Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and details on observing these two eclipses and where you need to location to enjoy them and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Additional information on these two celestial events can be found here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/2022

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:
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I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan
Nick Evetts]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1338963988Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 151 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses. Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses.

Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and details on observing these two eclipses and where you need to location to enjoy them and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Additional information on these two celestial events can be found here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/2022

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
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I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan
Nick Evetts]]>2428falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-member-profile-clyde-foster--51268391
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster.

We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.

In amongst all the things we discussed, regrettably I slipped up in not mentioning a few names relating to my interaction with the ALPO. If you could kindly include a note expressing my heartfelt appreciation also to:

a) Roger Venable and Jim Melka for the many interesting interactions on my Mars images

b) Ken Poshedly and Shawn Dilles for the various interactions to the Strolling Astronomer

c) Jim Tomney for the wonderful work he does in processing and publishing the images I submit.

You can contact Clyde at:
clyde@icon.co.za

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1338153271Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 150 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster. We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster.

We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.

In amongst all the things we discussed, regrettably I slipped up in not mentioning a few names relating to my interaction with the ALPO. If you could kindly include a note expressing my heartfelt appreciation also to:

a) Roger Venable and Jim Melka for the many interesting interactions on my Mars images

b) Ken Poshedly and Shawn Dilles for the various interactions to the Strolling Astronomer

c) Jim Tomney for the wonderful work he does in processing and publishing the images I submit.

You can contact Clyde at:
clyde@icon.co.za

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Richard Hill
Michael McShan]]>2842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-jupiter-2022--51103918
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant 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 Jupiter Gallery of images
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Jupiter-Images-and-Observations

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1314337300Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 149 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter Section and discusses what type of equipment is...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant 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 Jupiter Gallery of images
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Jupiter-Images-and-Observations

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>2053falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-venus-and-saturn-2022--50918233

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, and contact information.

You can contact Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.com

Venus Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/venus1.pdf

Observing Venus information
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/ven1210.pdf

Additional information on the ALPO Saturn section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturnblog/

Saturn Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-1012N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1314409294Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 148 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, and contact information.

You can contact Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.com

Venus Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/venus1.pdf

Observing Venus information
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/ven1210.pdf

Additional information on the ALPO Saturn section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturnblog/

Saturn Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-1012N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>1834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-summertime-2022-meteor-showers--50774428
Episode 147

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime
meteor showers.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

ALPO Meteor Section Blog
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
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https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1303567576Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastShow Notes 147 Episode 147 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime meteor showers. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor...
Episode 147

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime
meteor showers.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

ALPO Meteor Section Blog
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>2222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-at-75-with-bob-garfinkle--50581908
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Bob at:
ragarf@earthlink.net

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:
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Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1284550108Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 146 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Bob at:
ragarf@earthlink.net

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>4099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-at-75-with-carlos-hernandez--50433613
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Carlos at:
Cehmars@icloud.com

Carlos Hernandez Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/marsartist

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1235301247Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 145 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Carlos at:
Cehmars@icloud.com

Carlos Hernandez Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/marsartist

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>2487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2022-alpo-virtual-conference--50212083

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.

Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate!

The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 2022. The conference will be on ZOOM and it will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.


ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1284459274Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 144 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly. Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate! The dates will be Friday...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.

Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2022 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate!

The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 2022. The conference will be on ZOOM and it will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.


ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>1827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-75-years-of-the-strolling-astronomer--50024739
In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Ken at:
ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org

You can contact Beth at:
ewestfall5@comcast.net

JALPO Journals online:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-Journals

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1236245758Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 143 In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of...
In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Beth Westfall and Ken Poshedly regarding their work on the ALPO Journal throughout the years and they share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Ken at:
ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org

You can contact Beth at:
ewestfall5@comcast.net

JALPO Journals online:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-Journals

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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>4827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-radio-astronomy-with-the-20m-telescope--49802041
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a 20m Radio Telescope.
You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

Observing Advice for the NRAO Skynet 20-meter telescope
https://www.gb.nrao.edu/20m/obsadvice.html

SARA website:
https://radio-astronomy.org/

The fading of Cassiopeia A, and improved models for the absolute spectrum of primary radio calibration sources (2017)
https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/469/2/1299/3098410?login=true

SKYNET’S SUITE OF PROCESSING ALGORITHMS FOR SINGLE-DISH RADIO TELESCOPES (2018)
https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/honors_theses/rb68xh11f

Skynet Algorithm for Single-dish Radio Mapping. I. Contaminant-cleaning, Mapping, and Photometering Small-scale Structures
https://arxiv.org/abs/1808.06128

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

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1192788454Sun, 15 May 2022 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 142 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a 20m Radio Telescope. You can contact Steve at:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzikas and Amateur Astronomer doing Radio Astronomy using a 20m Radio Telescope.
You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

Observing Advice for the NRAO Skynet 20-meter telescope
https://www.gb.nrao.edu/20m/obsadvice.html

SARA website:
https://radio-astronomy.org/

The fading of Cassiopeia A, and improved models for the absolute spectrum of primary radio calibration sources (2017)
https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/469/2/1299/3098410?login=true

SKYNET’S SUITE OF PROCESSING ALGORITHMS FOR SINGLE-DISH RADIO TELESCOPES (2018)
https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/honors_theses/rb68xh11f

Skynet Algorithm for Single-dish Radio Mapping. I. Contaminant-cleaning, Mapping, and Photometering Small-scale Structures
https://arxiv.org/abs/1808.06128

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

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-may-15-16-2022-total-lunar-eclipse--49614229
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the May 15/16, 2022 Total Lunar eclipse, and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

Lunar Eclipse Danjon Scale:
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/Danjon.html

For the latest information on the eclipse you can visit:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2022-may-16

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1246892857Sun, 01 May 2022 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 141 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the May 15/16, 2022 Total Lunar eclipse, and contact information. You can contact Keith at:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the May 15/16, 2022 Total Lunar eclipse, and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

Lunar Eclipse Danjon Scale:
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/Danjon.html

For the latest information on the eclipse you can visit:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2022-may-16

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>2358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2022-lyrids-and-more--49445468
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids
meteor showers peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2022 and May 4-5 2022.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

ALPO Meteor Section Blog
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1236446017Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:46:44 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 140 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2022 and May 4-5...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids
meteor showers peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2022 and May 4-5 2022.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

ALPO Meteor Section Blog
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>2333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-noteboook-the-alpo-at-75-with-dr-p-clay-sherrod--49280689
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Dr. P Clay Sherrod about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Dr. Clay at:
drclay@tcworks.net

Arkansas Sky Observatory:
http://arksky.org/

Arkansas Sky Observatories on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/421163751426836

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

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1205010424Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 139 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Dr. P Clay Sherrod about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Dr. P Clay Sherrod about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Dr. Clay at:
drclay@tcworks.net

Arkansas Sky Observatory:
http://arksky.org/

Arkansas Sky Observatories on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/421163751426836

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

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>3446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-radio-astronomy-with-steve-tzakis--49067361
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzakis and Amatuer Astronomers doing Radio Astronomy.

You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

SARA website:
https://radio-astronomy.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1192786792Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 138 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzakis and Amatuer Astronomers doing Radio Astronomy. You can contact Steve at: Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu SARA...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO member and Radio astronomy enthusiast Steve Tzakis and Amatuer Astronomers doing Radio Astronomy.

You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

SARA website:
https://radio-astronomy.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>1333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-at-75-with-tom-dobbins--48908599
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Tom Dobbins about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Tom at:
tomdobbins@gmail.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1204359895Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 137 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Tom Dobbins about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization. You can contact...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Tom Dobbins about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.

You can contact Tom at:
tomdobbins@gmail.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>4136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-teaching-astronomy-to-the-visually-impaired--48740278
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to author, podcaster and astronomer Josh Urban about teaching astronomy to the visually impaired.

You can contact Josh at:
JoshUrban@protonmail.com

Sky and Telescope article:
https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/stargazers-corner/believing-isnt-seeing-teaching-astronomy-for-the-visually-impaired/

The Night Kitchen podcast:
https://soundcloud.com/nightkitchenpodcast

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

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1173754705Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 136 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to author, podcaster and astronomer Josh Urban about teaching astronomy to the visually impaired. You can contact Josh at: JoshUrban@protonmail.com Sky and...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to author, podcaster and astronomer Josh Urban about teaching astronomy to the visually impaired.

You can contact Josh at:
JoshUrban@protonmail.com

Sky and Telescope article:
https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/stargazers-corner/believing-isnt-seeing-teaching-astronomy-for-the-visually-impaired/

The Night Kitchen podcast:
https://soundcloud.com/nightkitchenpodcast

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:
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ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys
Julian Parks]]>2447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-american-astronomical-society--48537695
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to an Executive Director of the American Astronomical Society, Kevin Marvel.

The American Astronomical Society is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America.

The AAS was established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 7,700 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.

You can contact Kevin at:
kevin.marvel@aas.org

AAS website:
https://aas.org/about-aas

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

Subscribe to the ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153978579Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 135 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to an Executive Director of the American Astronomical Society, Kevin Marvel. The American Astronomical Society is the major organization of professional...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to an Executive Director of the American Astronomical Society, Kevin Marvel.

The American Astronomical Society is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America.

The AAS was established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 7,700 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.

You can contact Kevin at:
kevin.marvel@aas.org

AAS website:
https://aas.org/about-aas

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

Subscribe to the ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>1890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-planetary-astronomy-with-christophe-pellier--48308498
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of the new book, Planetary Astronomy: Observing, imaging, and studying the planets- Christophe Pellier.

Not since the book “Introduction to Observing and Photographing the Solar System”, by Thomas Dobbins, Donald Parker and Charles Capen, so well described the various methods of Planetary Astronomy for the Amateur Astronomer. This book is a MUST have for every amateur’s book shelve.

You can contact Christophe at:
krispel0@gmail.com

Christophe’s website:
https://www.planetary-astronomy-and-imaging.com/

You can purchase the book here:
http://planetary-astronomy.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

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1158414910Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 134 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of the new book, Planetary Astronomy: Observing, imaging, and studying the planets- Christophe Pellier. Not since the book “Introduction to...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of the new book, Planetary Astronomy: Observing, imaging, and studying the planets- Christophe Pellier.

Not since the book “Introduction to Observing and Photographing the Solar System”, by Thomas Dobbins, Donald Parker and Charles Capen, so well described the various methods of Planetary Astronomy for the Amateur Astronomer. This book is a MUST have for every amateur’s book shelve.

You can contact Christophe at:
krispel0@gmail.com

Christophe’s website:
https://www.planetary-astronomy-and-imaging.com/

You can purchase the book here:
http://planetary-astronomy.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

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>1834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-of-2022--48128604
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.

Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2022, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

ALPO Comets Section blog:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1174258168Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 133 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2022, which is always one of our most popular...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.

Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2022, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

ALPO Comets Section blog:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Bob Soltys]]>2187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-buying-your-first-telescope--47931882
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill about telescopes and what first time buyers should look for.

You can contact Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

You can visit Rik’s website here;
https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~rhill/jlobs.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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1138546357Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 132 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill about telescopes and what first time buyers should look for. You can contact Rik at: rhill@lpl.arizona.edu You can...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill about telescopes and what first time buyers should look for.

You can contact Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

You can visit Rik’s website here;
https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~rhill/jlobs.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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>4395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-geminids-meteor-shower-2021--47793374
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 13/14, 2021 night. On this night, the moon will be 78% full.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Geminids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1170931840Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode Supplemental 12102021 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 13/14,...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids will next peak on the December 13/14, 2021 night. On this night, the moon will be 78% full.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Geminids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

ALPO YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>1881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-110-years-of-the-aavso--47737298
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Chief Executive Director of The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), Stella Kafka.

The AAVSO is an international non-profit organization of variable star observers whose mission is to enable anyone, anywhere, to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy. We accomplish our mission by carrying out the following activities:

•observation and analysis of variable stars
•collecting and archiving observations for worldwide access
•forging strong collaborations between amateur and professional astronomers
•promoting scientific research, education, and public outreach using variable star data.

The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) is a non-profit worldwide scientific and educational organization of amateur and professional astronomers who are interested in stars that change in brightness—variable stars.

You can contact Stella at:
skafka@aavso.org

AAVSO website:
https://www.aavso.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1143938530Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 131 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Chief Executive Director of The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), Stella Kafka. The AAVSO is an international non-profit...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Chief Executive Director of The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), Stella Kafka.

The AAVSO is an international non-profit organization of variable star observers whose mission is to enable anyone, anywhere, to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy. We accomplish our mission by carrying out the following activities:

•observation and analysis of variable stars
•collecting and archiving observations for worldwide access
•forging strong collaborations between amateur and professional astronomers
•promoting scientific research, education, and public outreach using variable star data.

The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) is a non-profit worldwide scientific and educational organization of amateur and professional astronomers who are interested in stars that change in brightness—variable stars.

You can contact Stella at:
skafka@aavso.org

AAVSO website:
https://www.aavso.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>2350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2022-winter-star-party--47482817
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the President of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society and coordinator of the Winter Star Party, Russ Brick.

Russ gives us a brief history of the Winter Star Party and what we can expect at the event this year, and contact information.

You can contact Russ at:
russbrick@scas.org

Winter Star Party Website
https://www.scas.org/winter-star-party/?y=2022

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1141279003Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:00:01 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 130 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the President of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society and coordinator of the Winter Star Party, Russ Brick. Russ gives us a brief history of the Winter...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the President of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society and coordinator of the Winter Star Party, Russ Brick.

Russ gives us a brief history of the Winter Star Party and what we can expect at the event this year, and contact information.

You can contact Russ at:
russbrick@scas.org

Winter Star Party Website
https://www.scas.org/winter-star-party/?y=2022

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>1835falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-november-19-2021-partial-lunar-eclipse--47257744
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the November 19, 2021 Partial Lunar eclipse, and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

Lunar Eclipse Danjon Scale:
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/Danjon.html

For the latest information on the eclipses you can visit:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/2021_Eclipses.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1145146795Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 129 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the November 19, 2021 Partial Lunar eclipse, and contact information. You can contact Keith at:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about the November 19, 2021 Partial Lunar eclipse, and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

Lunar Eclipse Danjon Scale:
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/Danjon.html

For the latest information on the eclipses you can visit:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/2021_Eclipses.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-uranus--47061669
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Uranus Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude.

Richard gives us a brief history of the Uranus 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

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and How to Observe Them
https://www.amazon.com/Uranus-Neptune-Observe-Astronomers-Observing/dp/0387766014/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Observing+Uranus+Neptune+and+Pluto&qid=1634344930&sr=8-1

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1142627137Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 128 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Uranus Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Uranus Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Uranus Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude.

Richard gives us a brief history of the Uranus 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

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and How to Observe Them
https://www.amazon.com/Uranus-Neptune-Observe-Astronomers-Observing/dp/0387766014/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Observing+Uranus+Neptune+and+Pluto&qid=1634344930&sr=8-1

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>1669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-mercury-2021--46959593
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melilo.

Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury 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 Frank at:
frankj12@aol.com

ALPO Mercury Section
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1140848701Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:45:29 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 127 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melilo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melilo.

Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury 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 Frank at:
frankj12@aol.com

ALPO Mercury Section
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>1866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-amateur-studies-of-lunar-wrinkle-ridges--46605078

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina gives a talk recorded during the recent ALPO Conference.

Alberto discusses Amateur studies of Lunar Wrinkle Ridges, and contact information.

You can download his charts here:


You can contact Alberto at:
albertoanunziato@yahoo.com.ar

ALPO Lunar Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The Lunar Observer
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Lunar/The-Lunar-Observer/2021/tlo202101

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1128077725Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:06:38 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 126 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina gives a talk recorded during the recent ALPO Conference. Alberto discusses Amateur studies of Lunar Wrinkle Ridges, and contact...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina gives a talk recorded during the recent ALPO Conference.

Alberto discusses Amateur studies of Lunar Wrinkle Ridges, and contact information.

You can download his charts here:


You can contact Alberto at:
albertoanunziato@yahoo.com.ar

ALPO Lunar Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The Lunar Observer
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Lunar/The-Lunar-Observer/2021/tlo202101

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother]]>1710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-orion-aquisition-of-meade-instruments--46335126

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the President of Meade Instruments and Orion Telescope Peter Moreo, regarding the recent merger of the two companies.

Peter gives us a brief history of the two companies and what brought on the merger as well as future plans for the companies, and contact information.

You can contact Peter at:
peter.moreo@telescope.com

Orion Telescope:
https://www.telescope.com/

Meade Instruments:
https://www.meade.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

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1097291140Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:49:35 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 125 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the President of Meade Instruments and Orion Telescope Peter Moreo, regarding the recent merger of the two companies. Peter gives us a brief history of the...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the President of Meade Instruments and Orion Telescope Peter Moreo, regarding the recent merger of the two companies.

Peter gives us a brief history of the two companies and what brought on the merger as well as future plans for the companies, and contact information.

You can contact Peter at:
peter.moreo@telescope.com

Orion Telescope:
https://www.telescope.com/

Meade Instruments:
https://www.meade.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

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>2486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-jupiter-2021--46102215
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant 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 Jupiter Yahoo Group
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jupiter/jupnet.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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1098964720Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 124 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Jupiter Section and discusses what type of equipment is...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant 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 Jupiter Yahoo Group
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jupiter/jupnet.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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>1830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-saturn-2021--45924392

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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on August 2, 2021, 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

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-1820N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1088959312Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 123 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 type of equipment is needed to...

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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on August 2, 2021, 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

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-1820N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>1146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2021-perseids-meteor-shower--45706868
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids will next peak on the Aug 11-12, 2021 night. On this night, the moon will be 13% full.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Perseids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1077760372Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 122 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids will next peak on the Aug 11-12, 2021 night. On this...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids will next peak on the Aug 11-12, 2021 night. On this night, the moon will be 13% full.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Perseids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>1909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-lunar-section--45309204
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Section Coordinator, David Teske about the ALPO Lunar section.

David gives us a brief history of the Lunar Shower, how to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact David at:
drteske@yahoo.com

The link for the details on the ALPO Lunar Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/lunarblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1044172117Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 120 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Section Coordinator, David Teske about the ALPO Lunar section. David gives us a brief history of the Lunar Shower, how to observe and details on...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Section Coordinator, David Teske about the ALPO Lunar section.

David gives us a brief history of the Lunar Shower, how to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact David at:
drteske@yahoo.com

The link for the details on the ALPO Lunar Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/lunarblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>2236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2021-alpo-virtual-conference-preview--45523555

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.

Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2021 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate!

The dates will be Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, 2021. The conference will be on ZOOM and it will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.


ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1061503534Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:27:40 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 121 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly. Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2021 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate! The dates will be Friday...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.

Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2021 ALPO Virtual conference, and how you can participate!

The dates will be Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, 2021. The conference will be on ZOOM and it will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.


ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>1952falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-international-sunday-2021--45120806
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Pam Shivak about the upcoming International SUNday events happening around the world and how anyone can become involved with the section, and contact information.

You can contact Pam at:
PamelaShivak@yahoo.com

For the latest information from the International SUNday Facebook group you can visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntlSUNday

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1046376286Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 119 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Pam Shivak about the upcoming International SUNday events happening around the world and how anyone can become involved with the section, and contact...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Pam Shivak about the upcoming International SUNday events happening around the world and how anyone can become involved with the section, and contact information.

You can contact Pam at:
PamelaShivak@yahoo.com

For the latest information from the International SUNday Facebook group you can visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntlSUNday

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>1847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-lunar-and-solar-eclipses-this-month--44833478
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about two upcoming eclipses, and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

For the latest information on the eclipses you can visit:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/2021_Eclipses.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1047756358Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 118 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about two upcoming eclipses, and contact information. You can contact Keith at: star.man13@hotmail.com...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Keith Spring, the ALPO Eclipse Section coordinator about two upcoming eclipses, and contact information.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

For the latest information on the eclipses you can visit:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/2021_Eclipses.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>1888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-james-webb-space-telescope--44585008
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Dr. Jonathan Gardner is the Deputy Senior Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope

Jonathan gives us a brief history of the James Webb Space Telescope, and contact information.

You can contact Jonathan at:
jonathan.p.gardner@nasa.gov

The link for the details on the James Webb Space Telescope:
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1024645153Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 117 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Dr. Jonathan Gardner is the Deputy Senior Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope Jonathan gives us a brief history of the James Webb Space...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Dr. Jonathan Gardner is the Deputy Senior Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope

Jonathan gives us a brief history of the James Webb Space Telescope, and contact information.

You can contact Jonathan at:
jonathan.p.gardner@nasa.gov

The link for the details on the James Webb Space Telescope:
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis]]>3640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-podcast-the-lyrids-meteor-shower--44344159
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2021 and May 4-5 2021.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1021314730Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 116 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2021 and May 4-5...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids and eta Aquariids meteor showers peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2021 and May 4-5 2021.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>1969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-journal-of-the-alpo--44144959
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the JALPO Ken Poshedly.

Ken gives us a brief history of the Journal and what’s in the latest issue, and contact information.

If you would like a FREE PDF copy of the latest Journal of the ALPO, please send me an email at:
cometman@cometman.net

You can contact Ken at:
ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1017597766Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 115 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the JALPO Ken Poshedly. Ken gives us a brief history of the Journal and what’s in the latest issue, and contact information. If you would...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the JALPO Ken Poshedly.

Ken gives us a brief history of the Journal and what’s in the latest issue, and contact information.

If you would like a FREE PDF copy of the latest Journal of the ALPO, please send me an email at:
cometman@cometman.net

You can contact Ken at:
ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>3106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-training-program--43899886
In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas.

Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going through it. Steve also give us an insight into his other passion in Astronomy, Radio Telescopes.

You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
http://radio-astronomy.org/

The ALPO Training Program
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1007654098Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:48:53 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 115 In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas. Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in...
In this encore episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas.

Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going through it. Steve also give us an insight into his other passion in Astronomy, Radio Telescopes.

You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
http://radio-astronomy.org/

The ALPO Training Program
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-youth-program--43685709
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Youth Section Coordinator Pam Shivak.

Pam gives us an update on what’s happening in the New ALPO Youth Section and how anyone can become involved with the section, and contact information.

You can contact Pam at:
PamelaShivak@yahoo.com

For the latest information from the ALPO Youth Section you can visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2626873430918279

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/985617352Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 113 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Youth Section Coordinator Pam Shivak. Pam gives us an update on what’s happening in the New ALPO Youth Section and how anyone can become involved...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Youth Section Coordinator Pam Shivak.

Pam gives us an update on what’s happening in the New ALPO Youth Section and how anyone can become involved with the section, and contact information.

You can contact Pam at:
PamelaShivak@yahoo.com

For the latest information from the ALPO Youth Section you can visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2626873430918279

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>3596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-lunar-observer-alberto-anunziato--43474278

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the recently appointed ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina.

Alberto discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and what his role is in the ALPO Lunar Section, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information.

You can contact Alberto at:
albertoanunziato@yahoo.com.ar

ALPO Lunar Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The Lunar Observer
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Lunar/The-Lunar-Observer/2021/tlo202101

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/971380933Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 112 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the recently appointed ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina. Alberto discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and what his role is...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the recently appointed ALPO Lunar coordinator, Alberto Anunziato from Argentina.

Alberto discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and what his role is in the ALPO Lunar Section, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information.

You can contact Alberto at:
albertoanunziato@yahoo.com.ar

ALPO Lunar Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The Lunar Observer
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Lunar/The-Lunar-Observer/2021/tlo202101

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>3910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-network-here-comes-the-sun-2021--43227225
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill.

Rik gives us an update on what’s happening on the Sun and the latest on the Solar 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 Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/965848135Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 111 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill. Rik gives us an update on what’s happening on the Sun and the latest on the Solar Section and discusses what type of...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill.

Rik gives us an update on what’s happening on the Sun and the latest on the Solar 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 Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-color-filters-for-lunar-and-planetary-observing--42951273
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Amateur astronomer and author Bill Paolini.

Color filters are one of the best accessories one can use to bring out the fine details of planetary observing. Bill has written a very good article in Cloudy Nights and he comes on the podcast to discuss it.

You can contact Bill at:
wapaolini@hotmail.com

Cloudy Nights article
https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/articles/using-filters-for-lunarplanetary-observation-r3261

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/956784358Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:59:59 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 110 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Amateur astronomer and author Bill Paolini. Color filters are one of the best accessories one can use to bring out the fine details of planetary...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Amateur astronomer and author Bill Paolini.

Color filters are one of the best accessories one can use to bring out the fine details of planetary observing. Bill has written a very good article in Cloudy Nights and he comes on the podcast to discuss it.

You can contact Bill at:
wapaolini@hotmail.com

Cloudy Nights article
https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/articles/using-filters-for-lunarplanetary-observation-r3261

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-of-2021--42747916
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.
Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2021, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

ALPO Comets Section blog:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/952613731Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 109 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2021, which is always one of our most popular...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.
Carl again comes on the podcast to bring us The Comets of 2021, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

ALPO Comets Section blog:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-new-exoplanets-section-of-the-alpo--42498898
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a new ALPO Observing Section, Exoplanets.

Jerry discusses what that all means and how amateur astronomers can assist in the study ExoPlanets, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information.

You can contact Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

Link to his paper:
https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1905/1905.02790.pdf

Amazon link for Jerry’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-R-Hubbell/e/B008ONH5MG/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/944681431Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 108 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a new ALPO Observing Section, Exoplanets. Jerry discusses what that all means and how amateur astronomers...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a new ALPO Observing Section, Exoplanets.

Jerry discusses what that all means and how amateur astronomers can assist in the study ExoPlanets, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information.

You can contact Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

Link to his paper:
https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1905/1905.02790.pdf

Amazon link for Jerry’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-R-Hubbell/e/B008ONH5MG/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>3755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-geminids-meteor-shower-2020--42295742
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids meteor shower peaking the evening of December 4-17 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

Meteor Observing Form
https://www.amsmeteors.org/visual/Easyform.pdf

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/940378453Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:00:36 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 107 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids meteor shower peaking the evening of December 4-17 2020. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids meteor shower peaking the evening of December 4-17 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

Meteor Observing Form
https://www.amsmeteors.org/visual/Easyform.pdf

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-with-carl--42079850
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comets Atlas and Eramus.

Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The link for the details on the Comet Atlas:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/933035458Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:15:17 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 106 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comets Atlas and Eramus. Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and,...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comets Atlas and Eramus.

Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The link for the details on the Comet Atlas:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>1443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-carl-hergenrother-live-from-the-2020-alpo-conference--41743394

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, recorded live during our 2020 ALPO Virtual Conference Carl Hergenrother on the Comets of 2020 and OSIRIS-Rex.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The ALPO YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

The link for the Carl’s slides:
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/HergenrotherComets2020ALPOConference.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/919778491Sun, 01 Nov 2020 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 105 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, recorded live during our 2020 ALPO Virtual Conference Carl Hergenrother on the Comets of 2020 and OSIRIS-Rex. You can contact Carl at: carlhergenrother@gmail.com The ALPO YouTube...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, recorded live during our 2020 ALPO Virtual Conference Carl Hergenrother on the Comets of 2020 and OSIRIS-Rex.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The ALPO YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

The link for the Carl’s slides:
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/HergenrotherComets2020ALPOConference.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-orionids-meteor-shower-2020--41474487
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/905294116Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 104 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2020. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids meteor shower peaking the evening of October 20/21 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>1237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-mars-2020--41241660

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable.

Roger 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 upcoming opposition of Mars on October 14, 2020, and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@hughes.net

Additional information on the ALPO Mars section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Blank-Mars-Observing-Form.jpg

Mars Observers Discussion Group
https://groups.io/g/marsobservers/

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

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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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/878004136Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 103 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable. Roger gives us a brief history of the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable.

Roger 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 upcoming opposition of Mars on October 14, 2020, and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@hughes.net

Additional information on the ALPO Mars section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Blank-Mars-Observing-Form.jpg

Mars Observers Discussion Group
https://groups.io/g/marsobservers/

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2020-alpo-virtual-conference--40814392

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.

Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2020 ALPO Virtual conference and how you can participate!

ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
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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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/886492765Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 102 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly. Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2020 ALPO Virtual conference and how you can participate! ALPO Website:...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board member Ken Poshedly.

Tim and Ken discuss the upcoming 2020 ALPO Virtual conference and how you can participate!

ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
Ken Poshedly
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Charles White]]>2079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-venus-2020--40632361

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury will fly-past Venus in late August is requesting real time Venus observations, and contact information.

You can contact Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.com

Additional information on the ALPO Venus section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venusblog/

Observing Venus:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/ven1210.pdf

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/venus1.pdf

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

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

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 and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Matthew Benton
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Charles White]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/855298108Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 101 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury will fly-past Venus in late August is requesting real time Venus observations, and contact information.

You can contact Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.com

Additional information on the ALPO Venus section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venusblog/

Observing Venus:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/ven1210.pdf

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venus/venus1.pdf

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

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.


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In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Discoverer, David Levy about his life and interests.

David Levy’s email address:
Eureka.insteadofecho@icloud.com

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829494181Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 100 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Discoverer, David Levy about his life and interests. David Levy’s email address: Eureka.insteadofecho@icloud.com For more information you can visit...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Discoverer, David Levy about his life and interests.

David Levy’s email address:
Eureka.insteadofecho@icloud.com

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-meteor-showers-with-bob-lunsford--40014637
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower and the Persieds Meteor Shower.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

The link for the details on the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/tag/southern-delta-aquariids/

The link for the details on the Perseids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/851726593Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 99 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower and the Persieds Meteor Shower. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower and the Persieds Meteor Shower.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

The link for the details on the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/tag/southern-delta-aquariids/

The link for the details on the Perseids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-observing-exoplanets-with-jerry-hubbell--39776558
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a recent paper he published called “A Comparison of the Diffuser Method Versus the Defocus Method for Performing High-Precision Photometry with Small Telescope Systems”

Jerry discusses exactally what that all means and how amateur astronomers can assist in the hunt for ExoPlanets, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information.

You can contact Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

Link to his paper:
https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1905/1905.02790.pdf

Amazon link for Jerry’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-R-Hubbell/e/B008ONH5MG/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/816585727Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 98 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a recent paper he published called “A Comparison of the Diffuser Method Versus the Defocus Method for...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator Jerry Hubbell on a recent paper he published called “A Comparison of the Diffuser Method Versus the Defocus Method for Performing High-Precision Photometry with Small Telescope Systems”

Jerry discusses exactally what that all means and how amateur astronomers can assist in the hunt for ExoPlanets, and when we can expect in the future, and contact information.

You can contact Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

Link to his paper:
https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1905/1905.02790.pdf

Amazon link for Jerry’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Gerald-R-Hubbell/e/B008ONH5MG/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

The ALPO YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-saturn-2020-and-comet-neowise--35152697

In this SUPERSIZED episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton and Carl Hergenrother on Comet NEOWISE!

Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on July 20, 2020, 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

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-2224N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Part 2 of the Observers Notebook Podcast

At: 20:06

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about Comet 2020 F3 NEOWISE.

Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The link for the details on the Comet 2020 F3 NEOWISE:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ALPO-COMET-NEWS-FOR-JUNE-2020.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/849774559Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:21 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 97 In this SUPERSIZED episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton and Carl Hergenrother on Comet NEOWISE! Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Section and...

In this SUPERSIZED episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton and Carl Hergenrother on Comet NEOWISE!

Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on July 20, 2020, 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

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-2224N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Part 2 of the Observers Notebook Podcast

At: 20:06

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about Comet 2020 F3 NEOWISE.

Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The link for the details on the Comet 2020 F3 NEOWISE:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ALPO-COMET-NEWS-FOR-JUNE-2020.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-planning-observing-sessions-with-john-oneal--30779003
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO member John ONeal.

John discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and how he plans and organizes his nightly observing sessions, and contact information.

You can contact John at:
kohamher1@yahoo.com

John’s Website:
http://www.ncstargazer.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

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810832378Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 96 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO member John ONeal. John discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and how he plans and organizes his nightly observing sessions,...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomer and ALPO member John ONeal.

John discusses how he got interested in astronomy, and how he plans and organizes his nightly observing sessions, and contact information.

You can contact John at:
kohamher1@yahoo.com

John’s Website:
http://www.ncstargazer.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

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-greg-bragg-from-celestron--28806892
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Greg Bragg from Celestron

Greg discusses how he got interested in astronomy, his experiences in telescope sales and all of the star parties that he has attended, and contact information.

You can contact Greg at:
gbragg@celestron.com

Celestron website:
https://www.celestron.com/

Skywatcher SolarQuest
https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/solarquest

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810058816Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 95 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Greg Bragg from Celestron Greg discusses how he got interested in astronomy, his experiences in telescope sales and all of the star parties that he has...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Greg Bragg from Celestron

Greg discusses how he got interested in astronomy, his experiences in telescope sales and all of the star parties that he has attended, and contact information.

You can contact Greg at:
gbragg@celestron.com

Celestron website:
https://www.celestron.com/

Skywatcher SolarQuest
https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/solarquest

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-solar-observer-theo-ramakers--27407063
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Observer, Theo Ramakers.

Theo discusses how he got interested in solar observing and some of his techniques, and contact information.

You can contact Theo at:
theo@ceastronomy.org

Theo’s website:
http://ceastronomy.org/tramakers

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/801107020Fri, 15 May 2020 12:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 94 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Observer, Theo Ramakers. Theo discusses how he got interested in solar observing and some of his techniques, and contact information. You can...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Observer, Theo Ramakers.

Theo discusses how he got interested in solar observing and some of his techniques, and contact information.

You can contact Theo at:
theo@ceastronomy.org

Theo’s website:
http://ceastronomy.org/tramakers

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comet-2019-y4-atlas-and-more--26492202
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comet Atlas 2019 Y4... and more.

Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The link for the details on the Comet Atlas:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788736664Fri, 01 May 2020 12:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 93 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comet Atlas 2019 Y4... and more. Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comet Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the upcoming Comet Atlas 2019 Y4... and more.

Carl gives us a brief description of what we might expect and, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

The link for the details on the Comet Atlas:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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 Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-lyrids-meteor-shower-2020--25609160
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower:
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/lyrids.html

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788810911Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 92 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2020. Bob gives us a brief history of...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower peaking the evening of April 21-22, 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Lyrids meteor shower:
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/lyrids.html

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-alpo-round-table-march-2020--24708022
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim has a Round Table discussion with members of the ALPO staff, Julius Benton, Ken Poshedly, Bob Lunsford, and Jim Melka.

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/785599807Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:00:12 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 91 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim has a Round Table discussion with members of the ALPO staff, Julius Benton, Ken Poshedly, Bob Lunsford, and Jim Melka. For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim has a Round Table discussion with members of the ALPO staff, Julius Benton, Ken Poshedly, Bob Lunsford, and Jim Melka.

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-telescope-making-with-zane-landers--23896614
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to amateur telescope builder Zane Landers.

You can contact Zane on Instagram at:
@ZDLanders

Cloudy Nights Article website:
https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/articles/a-look-at-the-future-of-amateur-telescope-makers-r3228

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/769925146Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 90 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to amateur telescope builder Zane Landers. You can contact Zane on Instagram at: @ZDLanders Cloudy Nights Article website:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to amateur telescope builder Zane Landers.

You can contact Zane on Instagram at:
@ZDLanders

Cloudy Nights Article website:
https://www.cloudynights.com/articles/cat/articles/a-look-at-the-future-of-amateur-telescope-makers-r3228

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>4566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-messier-marathon-with-don-machholz--23355391
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz.

Don discusses the history and how to do a Messier Marathon.

You can contact Don at:
donm353259@aol.com

Don’s Comet website:
http://donmachholz.com/

All Arizona Messier Marathon
https://www.facebook.com/groups/241449202936274/

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/764840803Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 89 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses the history and how to do a Messier Marathon. You can contact Don at: donm353259@aol.com Don’s Comet website:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz.

Don discusses the history and how to do a Messier Marathon.

You can contact Don at:
donm353259@aol.com

Don’s Comet website:
http://donmachholz.com/

All Arizona Messier Marathon
https://www.facebook.com/groups/241449202936274/

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1533falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-betelgeuse-with-bob-king--22302933

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob King, a sky watcher and amateur astronomer since childhood. He is also a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), writes the Astro Bob blog and the author of three books: Night Sky with the Naked Eye (2016); Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die (2018) and Urban Legends from Space (2019).

Bob discusses with Tim exactly what is happening to the star Betelgeuse and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
nightsky55@gmail.com

Astro Bob Blog
https://astrobob.areavoices.com/

What’s Up with Betelgeuse?
https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/fainting-betelgeuse/

AAVSO
https://www.aavso.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/741071575Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 87 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob King, a sky watcher and amateur astronomer since childhood. He is also a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers...

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob King, a sky watcher and amateur astronomer since childhood. He is also a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), writes the Astro Bob blog and the author of three books: Night Sky with the Naked Eye (2016); Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die (2018) and Urban Legends from Space (2019).

Bob discusses with Tim exactly what is happening to the star Betelgeuse and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
nightsky55@gmail.com

Astro Bob Blog
https://astrobob.areavoices.com/

What’s Up with Betelgeuse?
https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/fainting-betelgeuse/

AAVSO
https://www.aavso.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-future-of-ccd-and-cmos-imaging--22302930
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Richard S. Wright Jr. is a senior software engineer and product developer for Software Bisque, Inc. A lifelong amateur astronomer, Richard first experimented with a webcam and black-and-white film images of the moon in the 1990s, and he subsequently became hopelessly addicted to astrophotography. Currently, he seeks treatment at his dark sky camp/observatory in Okeechobee, Florida, whenever he can.

Richard discusses with Tim The future of Astronomical Imaging.

You can contact Richard at:
richard@bisque.com

His Sky and Telescope article on the subject can be found here:
https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-blogs/imaging-foundations-richard-wright/ccds-cmos-and-the-future-of-astrophotography/?fbclid=IwAR1ILv9u40ESq-KOLeIjAW71tBZ9ykOjClDMjeA8I6Qlpm3hzsrMbb2bynE

The Evening Show: Revealing the Universe Through Astrophotography
https://www.amazon.com/Evening-Show-Revealing-Universe-Astrophotography/dp/1090784236/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1576033553&refinements=p_27%3ARichard+S.+Wright+Jr.&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Richard+S.+Wright+Jr.

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/726063376Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 88 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Richard S. Wright Jr. is a senior software engineer and product developer for Software Bisque, Inc. A lifelong amateur astronomer, Richard first...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Richard S. Wright Jr. is a senior software engineer and product developer for Software Bisque, Inc. A lifelong amateur astronomer, Richard first experimented with a webcam and black-and-white film images of the moon in the 1990s, and he subsequently became hopelessly addicted to astrophotography. Currently, he seeks treatment at his dark sky camp/observatory in Okeechobee, Florida, whenever he can.

Richard discusses with Tim The future of Astronomical Imaging.

You can contact Richard at:
richard@bisque.com

His Sky and Telescope article on the subject can be found here:
https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-blogs/imaging-foundations-richard-wright/ccds-cmos-and-the-future-of-astrophotography/?fbclid=IwAR1ILv9u40ESq-KOLeIjAW71tBZ9ykOjClDMjeA8I6Qlpm3hzsrMbb2bynE

The Evening Show: Revealing the Universe Through Astrophotography
https://www.amazon.com/Evening-Show-Revealing-Universe-Astrophotography/dp/1090784236/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1576033553&refinements=p_27%3ARichard+S.+Wright+Jr.&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Richard+S.+Wright+Jr.

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.]]>3045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-solar-section--21709351
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill.

Rik gives us a update on the Solar 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 Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/677377572Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 86 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill. Rik gives us a update on the Solar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill.

Rik gives us a update on the Solar 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 Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info

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.]]>1436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-quadrantids-meteor-shower--21190646
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantids meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Quadrantids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Ursids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/731231605Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 85 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantids meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4 2020. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantids meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4 2020.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Quadrantids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Ursids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-comets-of-2020--21058059
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update on the upcoming comets for 2020! Carl also 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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/716170249Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 84 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update on the upcoming comets for 2020! Carl also discusses what type of equipment is...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update on the upcoming comets for 2020! Carl also 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.]]>2179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-geminids-meteor-shower--20624465
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids meteor shower peaking the evening of December 4-17, 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Geminids

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/722947834Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 83 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids meteor shower peaking the evening of December 4-17, 2019. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminids meteor shower peaking the evening of December 4-17, 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Geminids

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-member-profile-rik-hill--20404305
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill and his life and interests.

In this interesting member profile of our Solar Section Coordinator, we learn about Rik’s interest in astronomy, bones and music, it’s a fun conversation.

You can contact Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/677380482Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 82 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill and his life and interests. In this interesting member profile of our Solar Section Coordinator, we learn about Rik’s...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill and his life and interests.

In this interesting member profile of our Solar Section Coordinator, we learn about Rik’s interest in astronomy, bones and music, it’s a fun conversation.

You can contact Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info

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.]]>3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-jupiter-section-with-craig-mac-dougal--20046902
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Craig MacDougal.

Craig 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, PLUS he entertains us with his Saxophone playing and contact information.

You can contact Craig at:
macdouc@verizon.net

ALPO Jupiter Yahoo Group
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jupiter/jupnet.html

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/670205186Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 81 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Craig MacDougal. Craig gives us a brief history of the Jupiter Section and discusses what type of equipment is...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant Coordinator, Craig MacDougal.

Craig 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, PLUS he entertains us with his Saxophone playing and contact information.

You can contact Craig at:
macdouc@verizon.net

ALPO Jupiter Yahoo Group
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jupiter/jupnet.html

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-november-11-2019-mercury-transit--19880283
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator regarding the upcoming Mercury Transit of the Sun, Frank Melillo.

Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to observe the transit, where it can be observed, and what makes this event so special, and contact information.

You can contact Frank at:
FrankJ12@aol.com

Transit of Mercury Web sites:
https://earthsky.org/?p=316375

https://www.space.com/mercury-transit-2019-why-its-rare.html

ALPO Mercury Section
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/708550342Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:51:12 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 80 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator regarding the upcoming Mercury Transit of the Sun, Frank Melillo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator regarding the upcoming Mercury Transit of the Sun, Frank Melillo.

Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to observe the transit, where it can be observed, and what makes this event so special, and contact information.

You can contact Frank at:
FrankJ12@aol.com

Transit of Mercury Web sites:
https://earthsky.org/?p=316375

https://www.space.com/mercury-transit-2019-why-its-rare.html

ALPO Mercury Section
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2019-orionids-meteor-shower--19516794
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the mornings of October 21/22 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section link for the 2019 Orionids
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Orionids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

All Sky Camera:
https://allskycams.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

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/689792962Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 79 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the mornings of October 21/22 2019. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the mornings of October 21/22 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section link for the 2019 Orionids
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Orionids

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

All Sky Camera:
https://allskycams.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

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.]]>1256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-member-profile-julius-benton--19307368
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Julius Benton.

We discuss the future plans for the ALPO under Julius’s direction, and we dig a little deeper into his career and life in this member profile as well as contact information.

You can contact Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.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

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/667792301Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 78 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Julius Benton. We discuss the future plans for the ALPO under Julius’s direction, and we dig a little...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Julius Benton.

We discuss the future plans for the ALPO under Julius’s direction, and we dig a little deeper into his career and life in this member profile as well as contact information.

You can contact Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.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

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.]]>2641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-international-dark-sky-association--19107083
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the John Barentine from the International Dark Sky Association.

John gives us a brief history of the International Dark Sky Association, how you can also support the organization, what you can do to help out and membership information, with contact information.

You can contact John at:
john@darksky.org

The International Dark Sky Association web page:
https://www.darksky.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/655968233Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 76 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the John Barentine from the International Dark Sky Association. John gives us a brief history of the International Dark Sky Association, how you can also...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the John Barentine from the International Dark Sky Association.

John gives us a brief history of the International Dark Sky Association, how you can also support the organization, what you can do to help out and membership information, with contact information.

You can contact John at:
john@darksky.org

The International Dark Sky Association web page:
https://www.darksky.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-dr-erin-macdonald--18971084
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Dr Erin Macdonald, Astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series "Dr Erin Explains the Universe".

Dr Erin gives us a brief background about herself, her interests and we chat about how she sees science communication and how popular culture can be used to teach science, and contact information.

You can contact Dr Erin Macdonald at:
https://www.erinpmacdonald.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

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/642139320Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 77 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Dr Erin Macdonald, Astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series "Dr Erin Explains the Universe". Dr Erin...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Dr Erin Macdonald, Astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series "Dr Erin Explains the Universe".

Dr Erin gives us a brief background about herself, her interests and we chat about how she sees science communication and how popular culture can be used to teach science, and contact information.

You can contact Dr Erin Macdonald at:
https://www.erinpmacdonald.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

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.]]>2831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-hopobservatory-with-grant-tandy--18825359
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Grant Tandy, the Observatory Manager at Worth Garden Club in Bend Oregon and a JPL Solar System Ambassador.

Grant gives us a brief history of the HopServatory, the Worthy Garden Club and its activities, along with contact information.

You can contact Grant at:
granttandyphotography@gmail.com

Worthy Garden Club:
http://www.worthygardenclub.com

Hopservatory:
https://youtu.be/LJKiIkY8ehE

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607584879Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 75 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Grant Tandy, the Observatory Manager at Worth Garden Club in Bend Oregon and a JPL Solar System Ambassador. Grant gives us a brief history of the...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Grant Tandy, the Observatory Manager at Worth Garden Club in Bend Oregon and a JPL Solar System Ambassador.

Grant gives us a brief history of the HopServatory, the Worthy Garden Club and its activities, along with contact information.

You can contact Grant at:
granttandyphotography@gmail.com

Worthy Garden Club:
http://www.worthygardenclub.com

Hopservatory:
https://youtu.be/LJKiIkY8ehE

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.]]>1841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-with-pranvera-hyseni--18693014
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson speaks with Founder & Director at Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Pranvera Hyseni.

Pranvera and I talk astronomy outreach and her efforts in getting a national planetarium and observatory in Kosovo.

You can contact Pranvera at:
lelahyseni@hotmail.com

Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Astronomy-Outreach-of-Kosovo-1403858876575289

Minor Planet 45687
https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=45687#content

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/590246013Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 74 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson speaks with Founder & Director at Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Pranvera Hyseni. Pranvera and I talk astronomy outreach and her efforts in getting a national...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson speaks with Founder & Director at Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Pranvera Hyseni.

Pranvera and I talk astronomy outreach and her efforts in getting a national planetarium and observatory in Kosovo.

You can contact Pranvera at:
lelahyseni@hotmail.com

Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Astronomy-Outreach-of-Kosovo-1403858876575289

Minor Planet 45687
https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=45687#content

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.]]>3477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-apollo-landing-site-observing-program--18553038
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section coordinator Jerry Hubbell.

For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing the ALPO Lunar section has begun an observing program to highlight the landing sites of the various Apollo missions.

We also discuss what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

The Lunar Observer website:
http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/ALPO_Lunar_Program.htm

Pete Conrad’s Call of the Apollo 12 Landing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbj8Zo053Lc

Virtual Moon Atlas
https://virtual-moon-atlas.en.uptodown.com/windows

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/624541104Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 73 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section coordinator Jerry Hubbell. For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing the ALPO Lunar section has begun an observing program to...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section coordinator Jerry Hubbell.

For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing the ALPO Lunar section has begun an observing program to highlight the landing sites of the various Apollo missions.

We also discuss what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

The Lunar Observer website:
http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/ALPO_Lunar_Program.htm

Pete Conrad’s Call of the Apollo 12 Landing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbj8Zo053Lc

Virtual Moon Atlas
https://virtual-moon-atlas.en.uptodown.com/windows

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-saturn-2019-with-julius-benton--18431240
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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on July 9, 2019, 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

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-2224N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/614892624Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 72 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 type of equipment is needed to...
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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the upcoming opposition of Saturn on July 9, 2019, 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

Observing forms:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-2224N.pdf

Saturn and How to Observe It:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SATURN+AND+HOW+TO+OBSERVE+IT&qid=1556809222&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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.]]>1572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-moon-with-chuck-wood--18281492
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood.

Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the Smithsonian Institution, Johnson Space Center, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, AZ.
Chuck is also the author of The Modern Moon: A Personal View and 21st Century Atlas of the Moon
Contact Chuck Wood:
tycocrater@yahoo.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

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/637092987Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:44:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 71 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood. Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood.

Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the Smithsonian Institution, Johnson Space Center, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, AZ.
Chuck is also the author of The Modern Moon: A Personal View and 21st Century Atlas of the Moon
Contact Chuck Wood:
tycocrater@yahoo.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

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-obsevers-notebook-the-2019-alpo-conference--18143543
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, ALPO Secretary/Treasurer Matt Will discuss the upcoming ALPO conference in Barnseville Georgia, at Gordan State College.

The conference will run from July 12-13, 2019, and be in conjunction with the Southeast Region of the Astronomical League.

You can contact Richard Schmude at:
schmude@gordonstate.edu

Paper presentations will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 12th, on the campus of Gordon State College, at the Instructional Complex Building, off of Stafford Ave., in rooms 101, 108, 111, 112, and 118. To orient yourself to the campus, please go to the Gordon State Campus interactive map at https://www.gordonstate.edu/about/interactive-map/index.html.

If presenting a paper for presentation, please submit an abstract of your paper presentation no later than the registration deadline of June 18th. Abstracts should be around 100 words long and can be submitted in two ways.
By email at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu.
By postal mail to: Richard Schmude, 419 College Dr., Barnesville, GA 30204

The annual ALPO board meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday evening, July 12th, location to be announced later. Later on, that evening, there will be a star viewing, if there are clear skies. The star viewing will be on at Richard Schmude's property, about four miles north of Gordon State College.

As is traditional, there will be an awards banquet on Saturday evening. The banquet will be held at Brian’s Restaurant in Griffin, Georgia on Saturday evening, July 13th. Brian’s is about 15 to 20 miles north of Gordon State College. Its address is 1323 N Expy, Griffin, Georgia. Since it is a buffet, attendees will have choices about what to eat. Please note the registration charge of $30.00 (see registration directions below) does not include the banquet. The banquet is a separate charge to be paid at the time of the banquet. Please allow about $15 to $20 for the banquet including tip.

Online Registration (Deadline June 18)

https://merlin.gordonstate.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=19S0712ALPO

On the Astronomy Symposium screen, click on Enroll Yourself.

On the Log On screen, click on Sign Up in the right column.

On the Add New Profile screen, complete the various fields (empty boxes), then click on Add Account at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: The fields preceded by an asterisk (*) must be completed. All others are optional.
Once back at the Log On screen, enter your email address and password, then click on Log On.

Proceed to complete the registration process, making payment ($30) with your credit card or debit card.
NOTE: You will receive a confirmation email afterwards.
Print out the confirmation email and have it with you at the ALPO Conference as proof of your registration.


Lodging Details

There are, however, a number of places, especially in Forsyth, about 20 minutes or so from Barnesville. This includes Rodeway Inn, LaQuinta Inn, Days Inn, Red Roof Inn and so forth.

Here is one online site that came up with good results for you to consider:

https://hotelguides.com/colleges/georgia/gordon-state-college.html

So with the first conference session of the day set for 9 a.m., plan to leave your motel no later than 8 a.m. — especially if you're staying in Forsyth.

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/625104267Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:00:07 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 70 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, ALPO Secretary/Treasurer Matt Will discuss the upcoming ALPO conference in Barnseville Georgia, at Gordan State College. The conference will run from July 12-13, 2019, and be in...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, ALPO Secretary/Treasurer Matt Will discuss the upcoming ALPO conference in Barnseville Georgia, at Gordan State College.

The conference will run from July 12-13, 2019, and be in conjunction with the Southeast Region of the Astronomical League.

You can contact Richard Schmude at:
schmude@gordonstate.edu

Paper presentations will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 12th, on the campus of Gordon State College, at the Instructional Complex Building, off of Stafford Ave., in rooms 101, 108, 111, 112, and 118. To orient yourself to the campus, please go to the Gordon State Campus interactive map at https://www.gordonstate.edu/about/interactive-map/index.html.

If presenting a paper for presentation, please submit an abstract of your paper presentation no later than the registration deadline of June 18th. Abstracts should be around 100 words long and can be submitted in two ways.
By email at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu.
By postal mail to: Richard Schmude, 419 College Dr., Barnesville, GA 30204

The annual ALPO board meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday evening, July 12th, location to be announced later. Later on, that evening, there will be a star viewing, if there are clear skies. The star viewing will be on at Richard Schmude's property, about four miles north of Gordon State College.

As is traditional, there will be an awards banquet on Saturday evening. The banquet will be held at Brian’s Restaurant in Griffin, Georgia on Saturday evening, July 13th. Brian’s is about 15 to 20 miles north of Gordon State College. Its address is 1323 N Expy, Griffin, Georgia. Since it is a buffet, attendees will have choices about what to eat. Please note the registration charge of $30.00 (see registration directions below) does not include the banquet. The banquet is a separate charge to be paid at the time of the banquet. Please allow about $15 to $20 for the banquet including tip.

Online Registration (Deadline June 18)

https://merlin.gordonstate.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=19S0712ALPO

On the Astronomy Symposium screen, click on Enroll Yourself.

On the Log On screen, click on Sign Up in the right column.

On the Add New Profile screen, complete the various fields (empty boxes), then click on Add Account at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: The fields preceded by an asterisk (*) must be completed. All others are optional.
Once back at the Log On screen, enter your email address and password, then click on Log On.

Proceed to complete the registration process, making payment ($30) with your credit card or debit card.
NOTE: You will receive a confirmation email afterwards.
Print out the confirmation email and have it with you at the ALPO Conference as proof of your registration.


Lodging Details

There are, however, a number of places, especially in Forsyth, about 20 minutes or so from Barnesville. This includes Rodeway Inn, LaQuinta Inn, Days Inn, Red Roof Inn and so forth.

Here is one online site that came up with good results for you to consider:

https://hotelguides.com/colleges/georgia/gordon-state-college.html

So with the first conference session of the day set for 9 a.m., plan to leave your motel no later than 8 a.m. — especially if you're staying in Forsyth.

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:1822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-july-2019-total-solar-eclipse--17935506
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what we can expect on the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for July 2, 2019 visible in South America.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Detailed information on the July 2, 2019 Total Solar Eclipse in South America:
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/july-2-2019-in-chileargentina

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/605924100Wed, 15 May 2019 12:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 69 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what we can expect on the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what we can expect on the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for July 2, 2019 visible in South America.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Detailed information on the July 2, 2019 Total Solar Eclipse in South America:
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/july-2-2019-in-chileargentina

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.]]>1070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-aquariids-meteor-shower--17803898
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Aquariids meteor shower peaking the mornings of May 3-8, 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section link for the Aquariids meteor shower
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Lyrids

The link for the details on the Aquariids meteor shower:
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/eta-aquarids.html

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/608182152Wed, 01 May 2019 12:00:09 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 68 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Aquariids meteor shower peaking the mornings of May 3-8, 2019. Bob gives us a brief history of...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Aquariids meteor shower peaking the mornings of May 3-8, 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section link for the Aquariids meteor shower
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/#Lyrids

The link for the details on the Aquariids meteor shower:
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/eta-aquarids.html

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-member-profile-mike-reynolds--17646253
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO we talk about where he was when he first was bit by the astronomy bug and the path that he took and the people that influenced him over the years.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/541789944Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 67 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO we talk about where he was when he first was bit by the astronomy bug and the path that he took and the people that influenced him...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO we talk about where he was when he first was bit by the astronomy bug and the path that he took and the people that influenced him over the years.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

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.]]>2477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-national-astronomy-day--17476712
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Gary Tomlinson from the Astronomical League and the coordinator of National Astronomy Day.

Gary gives us a brief history of National Astronomy Day, how you can also set up your own event, and the Astronomy Day award, with contact information.

You can contact Gary at:
gtomlins@sbcglobal.net

The Astronomical League- Astronomy Day web page:
https://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrodayform.html

The Astronomical League- Astronomy Day handbook:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/wp-content/uploads/Astronomy-Day-Handbook-7th-edition.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/548021760Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:46:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 66 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Gary Tomlinson from the Astronomical League and the coordinator of National Astronomy Day. Gary gives us a brief history of National Astronomy Day, how...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Gary Tomlinson from the Astronomical League and the coordinator of National Astronomy Day.

Gary gives us a brief history of National Astronomy Day, how you can also set up your own event, and the Astronomy Day award, with contact information.

You can contact Gary at:
gtomlins@sbcglobal.net

The Astronomical League- Astronomy Day web page:
https://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrodayform.html

The Astronomical League- Astronomy Day handbook:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/wp-content/uploads/Astronomy-Day-Handbook-7th-edition.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-david-and-valorie-whalen--17329899
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with David and Valorie Whalen, of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy and recent recipients of the Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award.

You can find out about Charlie Elliott Astronomy at:
http://www.ceastronomy.org/

You can find out about Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award at:
https://www.astroleague.org/observing.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

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/536494401Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 65 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with David and Valorie Whalen, of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy and recent recipients of the Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award. You can find out about Charlie Elliott...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with David and Valorie Whalen, of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy and recent recipients of the Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award.

You can find out about Charlie Elliott Astronomy at:
http://www.ceastronomy.org/

You can find out about Astronomical Leagues Master Observer Award at:
https://www.astroleague.org/observing.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

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-january-20-2019-lunar-eclipse-meteor-strike--17192970
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik.

Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section and we talk about the recently observed meteor impact during the Total Lunar Eclipse on January 20, 2019. We also discuss what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact Brian at:
cudnik@sbcglobal.net

Lunar Meteoric impact website:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarupload/lunimpacts.htm

A video of the January 20 Meteor Impact.
https://www.space.com/43075-blood-moon-2019-meteor-impact-video.html

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/568731699Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 64 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik. Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section and we talk about the...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik.

Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section and we talk about the recently observed meteor impact during the Total Lunar Eclipse on January 20, 2019. We also discuss what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact Brian at:
cudnik@sbcglobal.net

Lunar Meteoric impact website:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarupload/lunimpacts.htm

A video of the January 20 Meteor Impact.
https://www.space.com/43075-blood-moon-2019-meteor-impact-video.html

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-member-profile-steve-siedentop--17052343
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Steve Siedentop, ALPO member and Producer of the Observers Notebook podcast.

We chat about his life, career, observing equipment and some of his life experiences, PLUS he answers the 10 questions!

You can contact Steve at:
sdsiedentop@gmail.com

Charlie Elliott Astronomy
http://www.ceastronomy.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/526441131Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 63 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Steve Siedentop, ALPO member and Producer of the Observers Notebook podcast. We chat about his life, career, observing equipment and some of his life...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Steve Siedentop, ALPO member and Producer of the Observers Notebook podcast.

We chat about his life, career, observing equipment and some of his life experiences, PLUS he answers the 10 questions!

You can contact Steve at:
sdsiedentop@gmail.com

Charlie Elliott Astronomy
http://www.ceastronomy.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-moon-with-chuck-wood--18280317
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood.

Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the Smithsonian Institution, Johnson Space Center, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, AZ.

Chuck is also the author of The Modern Moon: A Personal View and 21st Century Atlas of the Moon

Contact Chuck Wood:
tycocrater@yahoo.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

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/527354097Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:36:25 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 71 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood. Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with author, astronomer Chuck Wood.

Dr. Wood received his PhD in Planetary Geology in 1979 from Brown University. Charles A. Wood is a planetary scientist who has worked at the Smithsonian Institution, Johnson Space Center, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, AZ.

Chuck is also the author of The Modern Moon: A Personal View and 21st Century Atlas of the Moon

Contact Chuck Wood:
tycocrater@yahoo.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

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-mercury-section--16921514
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo.

Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury 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 Frank at:
FrankJ12@aol.com

ALPO Mercury Section
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525451677Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 62 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo. Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melillo.

Frank gives us a brief history of the Mercury 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 Frank at:
FrankJ12@aol.com

ALPO Mercury Section
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/mercuryblog/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comets-of-2019--16719258
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

We chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu.

Carl gives us an update on newly discovered Comet Iwamoto and an update on Comets Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto and 46P/Wirtanen. We also chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu.

Then we get into what comets are coming in 2019!

Carl also 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

Cloudy Nights:
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/645678-alpo-comet-news-for-january-2019/?hl=carl

You can get more information on the Comets of 2019 here:
https://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~jds/preds19.pdf

OSIRIS-REx Mission website:
https://www.asteroidmission.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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/554630322Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 61 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. We chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu. Carl gives us an update on newly...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

We chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu.

Carl gives us an update on newly discovered Comet Iwamoto and an update on Comets Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto and 46P/Wirtanen. We also chat a bit about his current program the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu.

Then we get into what comets are coming in 2019!

Carl also 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

Cloudy Nights:
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/645678-alpo-comet-news-for-january-2019/?hl=carl

You can get more information on the Comets of 2019 here:
https://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~jds/preds19.pdf

OSIRIS-REx Mission website:
https://www.asteroidmission.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.]]>2065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-january-20-2019-total-lunar-eclipse--16605119
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 20-21 2019.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Detailed information on the January 20-21 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2019-january-21

Totality!
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/observeeclipses/chapter15.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/541780206Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 60 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 20-21 2019.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Detailed information on the January 20-21 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2019-january-21

Totality!
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/observeeclipses/chapter15.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-quadrantid-meteor-shower-2019--16588290
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantid meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4, 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section link for the Quadrantid meteor shower

The link for the details on the Quadrantid meteor shower:
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/quadrantids.html

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/548018658Sat, 29 Dec 2018 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 59 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantid meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4, 2019. Bob gives us a brief...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Quadrantid meteor shower peaking the evening of January 3-4, 2019.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Meteor Section link for the Quadrantid meteor shower

The link for the details on the Quadrantid meteor shower:
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/quadrantids.html

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comet-2018-v1-with-don-machholz--16483050
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz.

Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto).

You can contact Don at:
donm353259@aol.com

Don’s Comet website:
http://donmachholz.com/

For the current location of Comet 2018 V1:
https://theskylive.com/c2018v1-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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/535916211Sat, 15 Dec 2018 14:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 58 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). You can...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz.

Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto).

You can contact Don at:
donm353259@aol.com

Don’s Comet website:
http://donmachholz.com/

For the current location of Comet 2018 V1:
https://theskylive.com/c2018v1-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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2018-geminds-meteor-shower-with-bob-lunsford--16358625
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the evening of December 14, 2018.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://earthsky.org/?p=187764

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/523762785Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 57 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the evening of December 14, 2018. Bob gives us a brief history...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the evening of December 14, 2018.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.

You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://earthsky.org/?p=187764

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-osiris-rex-mission-with-carl-hergenrother--16228501
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update the the NASA nission he has been working on since 2004, the OSIRIS-Rex mission the minor planet Bennu.

Link to OSIRIS-REx site
https://www.asteroidmission.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/517246788Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:00:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 56 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update the the NASA nission he has been working on since 2004, the OSIRIS-Rex mission the...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update the the NASA nission he has been working on since 2004, the OSIRIS-Rex mission the minor planet Bennu.

Link to OSIRIS-REx site
https://www.asteroidmission.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-parker-solar-probe-with-john-o-neal--16112331
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, John O Neal, Solar Observer with the ALPO and expert of the Parker Solar Probe.

In this edition of the podcast, Tim talks to John about his beginnings in astronomy and also what is happening and will happen in regard to the Parker Solar Probe..

Parker Solar Probe Website
http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/

Download John ONeal’s presentation on the Parker Solar Probe
http://www.cometman.net/PSP_Article.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/523292349Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:39:13 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 55 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, John O Neal, Solar Observer with the ALPO and expert of the Parker Solar Probe. In this edition of the podcast, Tim talks to John about his beginnings in astronomy and also what is...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, John O Neal, Solar Observer with the ALPO and expert of the Parker Solar Probe.

In this edition of the podcast, Tim talks to John about his beginnings in astronomy and also what is happening and will happen in regard to the Parker Solar Probe..

Parker Solar Probe Website
http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/

Download John ONeal’s presentation on the Parker Solar Probe
http://www.cometman.net/PSP_Article.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-comet-46p-wirtanen--16010603
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update on bright comet 46/P Wirtanean. You can find detailed information in the links below.

You can contact Carl at:
carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org

The latest from the ALPO Comets Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

Links to 46P Amateur-Professional Collaborations
http://wirtanen.astro.umd.edu/

http://www.psi.edu/41P45P46P

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/517214916Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:30:30 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 54 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update on bright comet 46/P Wirtanean. You can find detailed information in the links...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update on bright comet 46/P Wirtanean. You can find detailed information in the links below.

You can contact Carl at:
carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org

The latest from the ALPO Comets Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

Links to 46P Amateur-Professional Collaborations
http://wirtanen.astro.umd.edu/

http://www.psi.edu/41P45P46P

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-with-caitlin-ahrens--15853921
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Mars Geologist, Caitlin Ahrens who is a graduate of West Virginia University with bachelor of science degrees in Geology and Physics with an emphasis in Astrophysics. Caitlin entered the graduate program in Space and Planetary Science at the University of Arkansas in Fall 2015.

During our discussion we delve into various subject such as has the relative roles of wind, water, volcanism, tectonics, cratering and other processes have acted to form and modify the Martian surface? What can we expect from the upcoming InSight and Mars 2020 missions.

You can contact Caitlin at:
ca006@uark.edu

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/507949515Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:53:41 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 53 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Mars Geologist, Caitlin Ahrens who is a graduate of West Virginia University with bachelor of science degrees in Geology and Physics with an emphasis in Astrophysics. Caitlin...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Mars Geologist, Caitlin Ahrens who is a graduate of West Virginia University with bachelor of science degrees in Geology and Physics with an emphasis in Astrophysics. Caitlin entered the graduate program in Space and Planetary Science at the University of Arkansas in Fall 2015.

During our discussion we delve into various subject such as has the relative roles of wind, water, volcanism, tectonics, cratering and other processes have acted to form and modify the Martian surface? What can we expect from the upcoming InSight and Mars 2020 missions.

You can contact Caitlin at:
ca006@uark.edu

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-rachel-freed-sas-alpo-2018--15724130
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California.

This presentation was by Educational Consultant and Amateur Astronomer Rachel Freed. The VERY interesting topic was The Astronomy Research Seminar: The Wide-Ranging Impact on Student Education and Careers.

You can contact Rachel at:
Rfreed2010@gmail.com

You can download her paper here:
http://cometman.net/alpo/SASFreed.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/467765046Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 52 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California. This presentation was by Educational Consultant and Amateur Astronomer Rachel Freed. The VERY interesting topic was The...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California.

This presentation was by Educational Consultant and Amateur Astronomer Rachel Freed. The VERY interesting topic was The Astronomy Research Seminar: The Wide-Ranging Impact on Student Education and Careers.

You can contact Rachel at:
Rfreed2010@gmail.com

You can download her paper here:
http://cometman.net/alpo/SASFreed.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-pamela-shivak-and-internationalsunday--15502062
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Pamela Shivak, ALPO Solar Section Coordinator and the Founder of International SUNday.

You can find out about International SUNday at:
www.facebook.com/group/IntlSUNday

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/467754102Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:30:24 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 51 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Pamela Shivak, ALPO Solar Section Coordinator and the Founder of International SUNday. You can find out about International SUNday at: www.facebook.com/group/IntlSUNday For...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks with Pamela Shivak, ALPO Solar Section Coordinator and the Founder of International SUNday.

You can find out about International SUNday at:
www.facebook.com/group/IntlSUNday

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-sas-alpo-symposium-brian-cudnik--15496234
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California.

ALPO member Brian Cudnik gives us an interesting discussion about the Prairie View Observatory and the coming Pro-Am-Ed Experience.

You can contact Brian at:
cudnik@sbcglobal.net

You can download his paper here:
http://cometman.net/alpo/SASCudnik.pdf

Prairie View Observatory
pvamu.edu/pvso

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/466589127Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 50 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California. ALPO member Brian Cudnik gives us an interesting discussion about the Prairie View Observatory and the coming Pro-Am-Ed...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, was recorded at the SAS/ALPO Symposium in Ontario California.

ALPO member Brian Cudnik gives us an interesting discussion about the Prairie View Observatory and the coming Pro-Am-Ed Experience.

You can contact Brian at:
cudnik@sbcglobal.net

You can download his paper here:
http://cometman.net/alpo/SASCudnik.pdf

Prairie View Observatory
pvamu.edu/pvso

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2018-perseids-meteor-shower--15397125
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower peaking the evenings of August 11/14.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.
You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Perseids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/466583439Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:00:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 49 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower peaking the evenings of August 11/14. Bob gives us a brief history of...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower peaking the evenings of August 11/14.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.
You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The link for the details on the Perseids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-july-27-2018-total-lunar-eclipse--15259798
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for July 27, 2018.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Detailed information on the July 27, 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2018-july-27

Totality!
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/observeeclipses/chapter15.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/465293226Sun, 15 Jul 2018 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 48 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on everything on Eclipses shares with us on what the Eastern Hemisphere can expect on the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for July 27, 2018.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Detailed information on the July 27, 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2018-july-27

Totality!
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/eclipse/observeeclipses/chapter15.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-an-update-to-mars-2018--15169487
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable about what’s new with this year Mars apparition.

Roger gives us an update to what we are seeing in the current 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@hughes.net

ALPO Mars Page
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/

For additional information on the ALPO Mars Section:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/marsobservers/info

Information on the 2018 Mars Apparation
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jbeish/2018_MARS.htm

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/462490704Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 47 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable about what’s new with this year Mars apparition. Roger gives us an update to what we are seeing in the current...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable about what’s new with this year Mars apparition.

Roger gives us an update to what we are seeing in the current 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@hughes.net

ALPO Mars Page
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/marsblog/

For additional information on the ALPO Mars Section:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/marsobservers/info

Information on the 2018 Mars Apparation
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jbeish/2018_MARS.htm

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-rtmc-at-50-with-bob-stephens--15055963
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob Stephens, past Treasurer of the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference in Big Bear California.

Bob and I discuss the past 50 years of RTMC and what the future looks like for this wonderful conference.

You can contact Bob at:
historian@rivastro.org

For more information on the RTMC you can visit:
http://rtmcastronomyexpo.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/450475116Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:00:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 46 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob Stephens, past Treasurer of the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference in Big Bear California. Bob and I discuss the past 50 years of RTMC and what the...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Bob Stephens, past Treasurer of the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference in Big Bear California.

Bob and I discuss the past 50 years of RTMC and what the future looks like for this wonderful conference.

You can contact Bob at:
historian@rivastro.org

For more information on the RTMC you can visit:
http://rtmcastronomyexpo.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>3298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-it-s-comet-season--14947768
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the Comet Summer.

Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! And his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org

You can get more information on the Comets of 2018 here:
http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/

The latest from the ALPO Comets Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

4*P Coma Morphology Campaign
https://www.psi.edu/41P45P46P

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/446408952Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 45 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the Comet Summer. Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! And his contact...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother about the Comet Summer.

Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! And his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org

You can get more information on the Comets of 2018 here:
http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/

The latest from the ALPO Comets Section:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

4*P Coma Morphology Campaign
https://www.psi.edu/41P45P46P

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-lunar-dome-section--14798430
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast we speak with newly appointed coordinator of the Lunar Dome Section, Jim Phillips.

Jim gives us a brief history of the Lunar Dome 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 Jim at:
thefamily90@gmail.com

Lunar Domes Properties and Formation Processes
https://www.springer.com/us/book/9788847026360

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/437533974Tue, 15 May 2018 13:00:02 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 44 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast we speak with newly appointed coordinator of the Lunar Dome Section, Jim Phillips. Jim gives us a brief history of the Lunar Dome Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast we speak with newly appointed coordinator of the Lunar Dome Section, Jim Phillips.

Jim gives us a brief history of the Lunar Dome 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 Jim at:
thefamily90@gmail.com

Lunar Domes Properties and Formation Processes
https://www.springer.com/us/book/9788847026360

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.]]>2115falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-an-interview-with-astrophotographer-damian-peach--14675966
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to astrophotographer Damian Peach.

Damian shares his insights into what it takes to make his amazing astrophotos.

You can contact Damian at:
dpeach_78@yahoo.co.uk

Damian’s website:
http://www.damianpeach.com/

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/436145688Tue, 01 May 2018 14:00:06 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 43 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to astrophotographer Damian Peach. Damian shares his insights into what it takes to make his amazing astrophotos. You can contact Damian at:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to astrophotographer Damian Peach.

Damian shares his insights into what it takes to make his amazing astrophotos.

You can contact Damian at:
dpeach_78@yahoo.co.uk

Damian’s website:
http://www.damianpeach.com/

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-discovering-comets-with-don-machholz--14543528
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz.

Don shares his insights into what it takes to visually discover a comet and also a little bit about the various comet discoveries that he has made.

You can contact Don at:
donm353259@aol.com

Don’s Comet website:
http://donmachholz.com/

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/429285753Sun, 15 Apr 2018 13:00:03 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 42 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don shares his insights into what it takes to visually discover a comet and also a little bit about the various comet...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to comet discoverer, Don Machholz.

Don shares his insights into what it takes to visually discover a comet and also a little bit about the various comet discoveries that he has made.

You can contact Don at:
donm353259@aol.com

Don’s Comet website:
http://donmachholz.com/

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:
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Subscribe on iTunes:
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I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2602falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-pro-am-collaboration-in-astronomy--14434652
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Sanjay Limaye, Board member of the ALPO, and Assistant Coordinator & Scientific Advisor of the ALPO Jupiter Section.

Sanjay and I talk about Professional and Amateur astronomer collaboration over the years, what experiences he has had and what he hopes for in the future. We also got off-topic, but into an interesting discussion of the possibility of life in the atmosphere of Venus, and contact information.

You can contact Sanjay at:
sanjayl@ssec.wisc.edu

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/422339256Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:00:00 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 41 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Sanjay Limaye, Board member of the ALPO, and Assistant Coordinator & Scientific Advisor of the ALPO Jupiter Section. Sanjay and I talk about Professional and...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Sanjay Limaye, Board member of the ALPO, and Assistant Coordinator & Scientific Advisor of the ALPO Jupiter Section.

Sanjay and I talk about Professional and Amateur astronomer collaboration over the years, what experiences he has had and what he hopes for in the future. We also got off-topic, but into an interesting discussion of the possibility of life in the atmosphere of Venus, and contact information.

You can contact Sanjay at:
sanjayl@ssec.wisc.edu

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2697falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2018-joint-conference-with-the-sas-and-the-alpo--14286042
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Robert K. Buchheim, the coordinator of the upcoming joint conference between the ALPO and the SAS in June 2018, in Ontario California.

You can contact Bob at:
Bob@RKBuchheim.org

Conference website:
http://www.socastrosci.org/Symposium.html

Registration form:
https://socastrosci.z2systems.com/np/clients/socastrosci/eventRegistration.jsp?event=7&

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413527929Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:21:17 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 40 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Robert K. Buchheim, the coordinator of the upcoming joint conference between the ALPO and the SAS in June 2018, in Ontario California. You can contact Bob at:...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Robert K. Buchheim, the coordinator of the upcoming joint conference between the ALPO and the SAS in June 2018, in Ontario California.

You can contact Bob at:
Bob@RKBuchheim.org

Conference website:
http://www.socastrosci.org/Symposium.html

Registration form:
https://socastrosci.z2systems.com/np/clients/socastrosci/eventRegistration.jsp?event=7&

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>2370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-great-2017-total-solar-eclipse--14165407
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses gives a presentation on his observations during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2017. This was recorded live at the GRAM conference in Athens Georgia October 2017.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Mike’s presentation for this lecture is available here:
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/GRAMTheGreatAmericanEclipse.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406496574Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:47:22 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 39 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses gives a presentation on his observations during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, Mike Reynolds, the past Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses gives a presentation on his observations during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2017. This was recorded live at the GRAM conference in Athens Georgia October 2017.

You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Mike’s presentation for this lecture is available here:
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/GRAMTheGreatAmericanEclipse.pdf

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-making-light-curves-of-minor-planets--14060220
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Minor Planet Observer Brian D. Warner

Brian share his insights into what it takes to make scientifically useful observations of Minor Planets.

You can contact Brian at:
brian@MinorPlanetObserver.com

Center for Solar System Studies (CS3):
http://www.planetarysciences.org/

Minor Planet Info
http://minorplanet.info/

A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis
https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Lightcurve-Photometry-Analysis-Astronomy/dp/3319327496/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515026852&sr=8-1&keywords=brian+d+warner

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/400017612Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:06:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 38 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Minor Planet Observer Brian D. Warner Brian share his insights into what it takes to make scientifically useful observations of Minor Planets. You can...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Minor Planet Observer Brian D. Warner

Brian share his insights into what it takes to make scientifically useful observations of Minor Planets.

You can contact Brian at:
brian@MinorPlanetObserver.com

Center for Solar System Studies (CS3):
http://www.planetarysciences.org/

Minor Planet Info
http://minorplanet.info/

A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis
https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Lightcurve-Photometry-Analysis-Astronomy/dp/3319327496/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515026852&sr=8-1&keywords=brian+d+warner

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-beginning-lunar-planetary-and-solar-astrophotography--13946201
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill on the subject of Lunar/Planetary and Solar astrophotography.

Rik and I talk about the differences in various types of astrophotography, the equipment and helpful tips to those wanting to get started in this exciting aspect of astronomy and contact information.
You can contact Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

Celestron NextImage 10
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-NexImage-10MP-Detailed-Planetary/dp/B01LZ4XXAF/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1507329395&sr=8-6&keywords=celestron%2Bcamera&th=1

RegiStax
http://www.astronomie.be/registax/

WinJUPOS
http://www.grischa-hahn.homepage.t-online.de/

iMerge
http://jaggedplanet.com/iMerge.asp

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/392921196Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:09:05 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 32 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill on the subject of Lunar/Planetary and Solar astrophotography. Rik and I talk about the differences in various types of...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill on the subject of Lunar/Planetary and Solar astrophotography.

Rik and I talk about the differences in various types of astrophotography, the equipment and helpful tips to those wanting to get started in this exciting aspect of astronomy and contact information.
You can contact Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

Celestron NextImage 10
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-NexImage-10MP-Detailed-Planetary/dp/B01LZ4XXAF/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1507329395&sr=8-6&keywords=celestron%2Bcamera&th=1

RegiStax
http://www.astronomie.be/registax/

WinJUPOS
http://www.grischa-hahn.homepage.t-online.de/

iMerge
http://jaggedplanet.com/iMerge.asp

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.]]>3457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-january-31-2018-total-lunar-eclipse--13896284
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Wayne Bailey the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section.

Wayne will discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 31, 2018, and Waynes’s contact information.

You can contact Wayne at:
wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org

You can send your observations and photos of the eclipse to Mike Reynolds at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

NASA’s page on the Total Lunar Eclipse
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2018Jan31T.pdf

Sky & Telescope
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/january-lunar-eclipse/

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/389552856Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:17:22 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 36 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Wayne Bailey the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section. Wayne will discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 31, 2018, and Waynes’s contact...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Wayne Bailey the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section.

Wayne will discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 31, 2018, and Waynes’s contact information.

You can contact Wayne at:
wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org

You can send your observations and photos of the eclipse to Mike Reynolds at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

NASA’s page on the Total Lunar Eclipse
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2018Jan31T.pdf

Sky & Telescope
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/january-lunar-eclipse/

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.]]>1734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-2018-and-beyond--13847673
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Richard Schmude and we talk about what he has planned during his tenure as the Executive Director.

You can contact Richard at:
Schmude@gordonstate.edu

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/383998802Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:35:14 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 35 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Richard Schmude and we talk about what he has planned during his tenure as the Executive Director. You can contact Richard...
This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Richard Schmude and we talk about what he has planned during his tenure as the Executive Director.

You can contact Richard at:
Schmude@gordonstate.edu

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

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2018-mars-opposition--13728795In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable.

Roger gives us an update to what we can expect in the upcoming 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@hughes.net

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/378029831Wed, 03 Jan 2018 03:07:44 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 34 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable. Roger gives us an update to what we can expect in the upcoming 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable.

Roger gives us an update to what we can expect in the upcoming 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@hughes.net

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]]>2033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-bright-comets-for-2018--13641697In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! It looks like it is going to be a nice year for comet observing. Carl also 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

You can get more information on the Comets of 2018 here:

http://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comets

http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/

https://theskylive.com/comets

https://in-the-sky.org/data/comets.php

http://www.heavens-above.com/Comets.aspx?lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT

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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/370013978Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:54:08 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 33 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! It looks like it is going to be a nice year...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother.

Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! It looks like it is going to be a nice year for comet observing. Carl also 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

You can get more information on the Comets of 2018 here:

http://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comets

http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/

https://theskylive.com/comets

https://in-the-sky.org/data/comets.php

http://www.heavens-above.com/Comets.aspx?lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT

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.]]>2390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2017-geminids-meteor-shower--13641696In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the morning of December 14, 2017.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.
You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Metoer Section link for the 2017 Geminids
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=151

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/2017/12/viewing-the-geminid-meteor-shower-in-2017/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/366468089Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:06:56 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 32 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the morning of December 14, 2017. Bob gives us a brief history of...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the morning of December 14, 2017.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.
You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Metoer Section link for the 2017 Geminids
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=151

The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/2017/12/viewing-the-geminid-meteor-shower-in-2017/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>1053falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-lunar-meteoric-impact-search-program--13519324
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik.

Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact 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 Brian at:
cudnik@sbcglobal.net

Lunar Meteoric impact website:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarupload/lunimpacts.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/363528581Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:50:41 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 31 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik. Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section and discusses what type of...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik.

Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact 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 Brian at:
cudnik@sbcglobal.net

Lunar Meteoric impact website:
http://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarupload/lunimpacts.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-remote-planets-section--13381973In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude.

Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote Planets 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

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356318684Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:19:31 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 30 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote Planets Section and discusses what type of equipment is...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude.

Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote Planets 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

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]]>1086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-history-of-astronomy--13253583In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to John Westfall.

John joined the Geography Department in 1968; In 2005 appointed Professor Emeritus from SF State University. With the ALPO has held the positions of Lunar Recorder, Associate Director, Editor and Director. John is currently the coordinator of the Mercury and Venus transit section and of the Galilean satellite eclipse-timing program. Author of a critically acclaimed book- "Atlas of the Lunar Terminator".

John talks at length about what amazing changes he has witnessed in his years in the ALPO.

You can contact John at:
johnwestfall@comcast.net

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/351739972Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:11:33 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 29 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to John Westfall. John joined the Geography Department in 1968; In 2005 appointed Professor Emeritus from SF State University. With the ALPO has held the...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to John Westfall.

John joined the Geography Department in 1968; In 2005 appointed Professor Emeritus from SF State University. With the ALPO has held the positions of Lunar Recorder, Associate Director, Editor and Director. John is currently the coordinator of the Mercury and Venus transit section and of the Galilean satellite eclipse-timing program. Author of a critically acclaimed book- "Atlas of the Lunar Terminator".

John talks at length about what amazing changes he has witnessed in his years in the ALPO.

You can contact John at:
johnwestfall@comcast.net

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can join the ALPO here:
https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>2470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2017-orionids-meteor-shower--13031736In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the morning of October 22 2017.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.
You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Metoer Section link for the 2017 Orionids
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=171

The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/2017/10/meteor-activity-outlook-for-october-14-20-2017/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346816848Sat, 14 Oct 2017 01:57:48 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 28 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the morning of October 22 2017. Bob gives us a brief history of...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the morning of October 22 2017.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information.
You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

The ALPO Metoer Section link for the 2017 Orionids
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=171

The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower:
https://www.amsmeteors.org/2017/10/meteor-activity-outlook-for-october-14-20-2017/

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-mars-section--12925535In 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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344721877Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:58:12 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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...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]]>2195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-saturn-report-2017--12888828In 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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342447401Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:33:41 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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...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]]>1048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-state-of-the-podcast--12771154
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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340519975Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:07:46 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastShow 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...
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]]>606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-meteorite-section--12771155In 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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340248546Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:38:42 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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,...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]]>1930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2017-total-solar-eclipse-travel-log--13956784In 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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339377526Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:58:54 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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...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]]>2016falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-telescopes-with-scott-roberts--13956786In 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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337715956Sun, 13 Aug 2017 18:06:17 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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...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]]>3083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-2017-alpo-convention--13956779In 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 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:
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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 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/

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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

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I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333791264Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:13:04 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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...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

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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.]]>1118falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-comets-section--13956781In 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

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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.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331070301Sat, 01 Jul 2017 14:19:14 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 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...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.]]>2065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-jupiter-section--13956785In 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

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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

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-minor-planets-section--13956782In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Minor Planets Section Coordinator, Frederick Pilcher.

Frederick gives us a brief history of the Minor Planets 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 Frederick at:
fpilcher35@gmail.com

For more information on the Minor Planets Section:
http://www.minorplanet.info/mpbdownloads.html

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

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327221590Fri, 09 Jun 2017 01:51:34 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 17 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Minor Planets Section Coordinator, Frederick Pilcher. Frederick gives us a brief history of the Minor Planets Section and discusses what type of equipment...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Minor Planets Section Coordinator, Frederick Pilcher.

Frederick gives us a brief history of the Minor Planets 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 Frederick at:
fpilcher35@gmail.com

For more information on the Minor Planets Section:
http://www.minorplanet.info/mpbdownloads.html

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

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2017-total-solar-eclipse-columbia-south-carolina--13956791In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Andrea Mensink and Kelly Barbrey, representatives from Columbus South Carolina, and the Total Eclipse Weekend, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Andrea and Kelly discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Andrea at:
amensink@experiencecolumbiasc.com

For information on The Eclipse Weekend you can visit:
http://totaleclipsecolumbiasc.com/

For addiitonal information on Columbia South Carolina:
http://www.columbiacvb.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

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326770052Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:40:55 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 16 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Andrea Mensink and Kelly Barbrey, representatives from Columbus South Carolina, and the Total Eclipse Weekend, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total...In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Andrea Mensink and Kelly Barbrey, representatives from Columbus South Carolina, and the Total Eclipse Weekend, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Andrea and Kelly discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Andrea at:
amensink@experiencecolumbiasc.com

For information on The Eclipse Weekend you can visit:
http://totaleclipsecolumbiasc.com/

For addiitonal information on Columbia South Carolina:
http://www.columbiacvb.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2017-total-solar-eclipse-st-joseph-missouri--13956790In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Michael E. Bakich, Senior editor / Photo editor ASTRONOMY magazine and a representative from St Joseph Missouri, and The St Joseph Total Solar Eclipse, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Michael discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Michael at:
mbakich@astronomy.com

For information on The St Joseph Total Solar Eclipse you can visit:
http://www.stjosepheclipse.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

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325753961Fri, 02 Jun 2017 20:14:24 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 15 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Michael E. Bakich, Senior editor / Photo editor ASTRONOMY magazine and a representative from St Joseph Missouri, and The St Joseph Total Solar Eclipse,...In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Michael E. Bakich, Senior editor / Photo editor ASTRONOMY magazine and a representative from St Joseph Missouri, and The St Joseph Total Solar Eclipse, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Michael discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Michael at:
mbakich@astronomy.com

For information on The St Joseph Total Solar Eclipse you can visit:
http://www.stjosepheclipse.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2017-total-solar-eclipse-madras-oregon--13956787In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Kelly Simmelink, a representitive from Madras Oregon, and the Oregon SolarFest, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Kelly discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Kelly at:
kelly@theidzone.com

For information on The Oregon SolarFest you can visit:
https://www.oregonsolarfest.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

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325521032Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:59:48 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 14 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Kelly Simmelink, a representitive from Madras Oregon, and the Oregon SolarFest, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21....In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Kelly Simmelink, a representitive from Madras Oregon, and the Oregon SolarFest, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Kelly discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Kelly at:
kelly@theidzone.com

For information on The Oregon SolarFest you can visit:
https://www.oregonsolarfest.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

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]]>1424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2017-total-solar-eclipse-casper-wyoming--13956789In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Anna Wilcox, a representitive from Casper Wyoming, and the Wyoming Eclipse Festival, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Anna discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Anna at:
anna@eclipsecasper.com

For information on The Wyoming Eclipse Festival you can visit:
www.eclipsecasper.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

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325354929Wed, 31 May 2017 13:30:32 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 13 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Anna Wilcox, a representitive from Casper Wyoming, and the Wyoming Eclipse Festival, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21....In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Anna Wilcox, a representitive from Casper Wyoming, and the Wyoming Eclipse Festival, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Anna discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Anna at:
anna@eclipsecasper.com

For information on The Wyoming Eclipse Festival you can visit:
www.eclipsecasper.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

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]]>1036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2017-total-solar-eclipse-stapleton-nebraska--13956788In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Gary Johnsen, a representative from Stapleton Nebraska, and the Eclipse On the Range, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Gary discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Gary at:
stapletoneclipse@gmail.com

For information on The Eclipse on the Range you can visit:
https://www.stapletonnebraskaeclipse2017.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

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325187756Tue, 30 May 2017 13:43:24 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 12 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Gary Johnsen, a representative from Stapleton Nebraska, and the Eclipse On the Range, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21....In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Gary Johnsen, a representative from Stapleton Nebraska, and the Eclipse On the Range, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21.

Gary discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information.

You can contact Gary at:
stapletoneclipse@gmail.com

For information on The Eclipse on the Range you can visit:
https://www.stapletonnebraskaeclipse2017.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

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
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Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-saturn-section--13956796In 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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, 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

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324684665Fri, 26 May 2017 23:40:51 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 11 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 type of equipment is needed to...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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, 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

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]]>1075falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-history-of-amateur-astronomy-in-the-us--13956800In this extra long special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomy Historian Tom Williams.

Tom gives us a history of the Astronomy clubs in the US, and contact information.
You can contact Tom at:
trw@ric.edu

You can download Tom’s Dissertation at:
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/19569/9969329.PDF?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

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]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323272889Thu, 18 May 2017 20:09:58 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 10 In this extra long special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomy Historian Tom Williams. Tom gives us a history of the Astronomy clubs in the US, and contact information. You can contact Tom...In this extra long special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomy Historian Tom Williams.

Tom gives us a history of the Astronomy clubs in the US, and contact information.
You can contact Tom at:
trw@ric.edu

You can download Tom’s Dissertation at:
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/19569/9969329.PDF?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

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]]>4991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-lunar-topographical-studies--13956797In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Topographical Studies Section Coordinator, Jerry Hubbell.

Jerry gives us a brief history of the Lunar Topographical Studies 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 Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information on the current issue of the TLO:
http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/tlo.pdf

For the link to the Lunar Terminator Visualization Tool:
https://ltvt.wikispaces.com/LTVT

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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Jerry gives us a brief history of the Lunar Topographical Studies 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 Jerry at:
jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information on the current issue of the TLO:
http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/tlo.pdf

For the link to the Lunar Terminator Visualization Tool:
https://ltvt.wikispaces.com/LTVT

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-meteor-section--13956792In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor 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 Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319910996Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:33:14 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 8 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford.

Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor 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 Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-venus-section--13956793In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus 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 Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.com

Additional information on the ALPO Venus section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venusblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Venus-ALPO/info

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317898778Sun, 16 Apr 2017 04:48:48 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 7 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.

Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus 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 Julius at:
jlbaina@msn.com

Additional information on the ALPO Venus section can be found here:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venusblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Venus-ALPO/info

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-great-total-solar-eclipse-of-2017--13956795In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mike Reynolds, the Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses.

Mike will discuss the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for later this summer, and discusses what type of equipment is needed to observe the eclipse, as well as what are the prime weather and totality locations to get the best view of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse and Mike’s contact information.
You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Eclipse Glasses
https://www.eclipseglasses.com/
Eclipse Chaser Map
https://www.eclipse-chasers.com/php/tseCalculator.php?TSE=tse2017d

Michael Bakich’s Tips for Observers, Astronomy Magazine
http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/astronomy/archive/2014/08/08/25-tips-for-the-august-21-2017-total-solar-eclipse.aspx

Eclipse 2017.org
http://www.eclipse2017.org/

Eclipse Bulletin: Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 August 21
http://astropixels.com/pubs/TSE2017.html

Mr Eclipse
http://mreclipse.com/MrEclipse.html#Sun

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315909577Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:40:13 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 6 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mike Reynolds, the Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses. Mike will discuss the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mike Reynolds, the Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses.

Mike will discuss the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for later this summer, and discusses what type of equipment is needed to observe the eclipse, as well as what are the prime weather and totality locations to get the best view of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse and Mike’s contact information.
You can contact Mike at:
M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu

Eclipse Glasses
https://www.eclipseglasses.com/
Eclipse Chaser Map
https://www.eclipse-chasers.com/php/tseCalculator.php?TSE=tse2017d

Michael Bakich’s Tips for Observers, Astronomy Magazine
http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/astronomy/archive/2014/08/08/25-tips-for-the-august-21-2017-total-solar-eclipse.aspx

Eclipse 2017.org
http://www.eclipse2017.org/

Eclipse Bulletin: Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 August 21
http://astropixels.com/pubs/TSE2017.html

Mr Eclipse
http://mreclipse.com/MrEclipse.html#Sun

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

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-solar-section--13956794In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill.

Rik gives us a brief history of the Solar 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 Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info

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

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https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314557981Sun, 26 Mar 2017 16:49:25 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 5 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill. Rik gives us a brief history of the Solar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill.

Rik gives us a brief history of the Solar 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 Rik at:
rhill@lpl.arizona.edu

For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-alpo-training-program--13956798In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas.

Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going through it. Steve also give us an insight into his other passion in Astronomy, Radio Telescopes.

You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
http://radio-astronomy.org/

The ALPO Training Program
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312264604Tue, 14 Mar 2017 03:25:29 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 4 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas. Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas.

Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going through it. Steve also give us an insight into his other passion in Astronomy, Radio Telescopes.

You can contact Steve at:
Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu

Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
http://radio-astronomy.org/

The ALPO Training Program
http://www.cometman.net/alpo/

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

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>2369falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-journal-of-the-alpo--13956799In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the Journal of the ALPO, Ken Poshedly.

Ken gives us a brief history of the JALPO and discusses what type observations and the various articles in the JALPO and contact information.
You can contact Ken at:
Ken.Poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
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Subscribe on iTunes:
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https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310446439Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:36:22 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 3 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the Journal of the ALPO, Ken Poshedly. Ken gives us a brief history of the JALPO and discusses what type observations and the various articles in...In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the Journal of the ALPO, Ken Poshedly.

Ken gives us a brief history of the JALPO and discusses what type observations and the various articles in the JALPO and contact information.
You can contact Ken at:
Ken.Poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook]]>1496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-the-lunar-section--13956803
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section, Wayne Bailey.

Wayne gives us a brief history of the ALPO Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs within the Lunar Section and contact information.
You can contact Wayne at:
wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org

Lunar Topographical Studies Section
http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/ALPO_Lunar_Program.htm

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/308677337Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:46:22 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 2 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section, Wayne Bailey. Wayne gives us a brief history of the ALPO Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed...
In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section, Wayne Bailey.

Wayne gives us a brief history of the ALPO Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs within the Lunar Section and contact information.
You can contact Wayne at:
wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org

Lunar Topographical Studies Section
http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/ALPO_Lunar_Program.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

Subcribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-observers-notebook-a-history-of-the-alpo--13956801This is the first podcast of the ALPO, with host Tim Robertson and our special guest is the Secretary/Treasurer of the ALPO, Matt Will.

Matt gives us a brief history of the ALPO and contact information.
You can contact Matt at:
matt.will@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305875232Fri, 03 Feb 2017 03:39:32 +0000The Observers Notebook PodcastEpisode 1 This is the first podcast of the ALPO, with host Tim Robertson and our special guest is the Secretary/Treasurer of the ALPO, Matt Will. Matt gives us a brief history of the ALPO and contact information. You can contact Matt at:...This is the first podcast of the ALPO, with host Tim Robertson and our special guest is the Secretary/Treasurer of the ALPO, Matt Will.

Matt gives us a brief history of the ALPO and contact information.
You can contact Matt at:
matt.will@alpo-astronomy.org

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2]]>1251falsefull