The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

Latest episode

#526 - 12 Months of Messier - March Edition
16/03/2026 | 48 mins.
Chris and Shane discuss the prominent Messier objects to observe in March. Show notes are available on www.acutalastronomy.com
#525 - Dumb Things We Have Done at the Telescope
09/03/2026 | 45 mins.
Chris and Shane talk about some of the silly things they have done while observing.
#524 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2026
02/03/2026 | 30 mins.
Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2026. Show notes can be found on www.actualastronomy.com
#523 - 12 Months of Messier February Edition
23/02/2026 | 39 mins.
Chris and Shane discuss the Messier objects to observe in February. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com
#522 - Owning 20+ Telescopes with Richard Navarette
16/02/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
Chris and Shane welcome Richard Navarette to the show to discuss his journey with amateur astronomy.