Episode 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 information. You can download his charts here: http://www.cometman.net/alpo/Alberto2021.pdf 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/ga...
Sep 20, 2021•28 min
Episode 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 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/ Fo...
Sep 01, 2021•41 min
Episode 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 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 info...
Aug 15, 2021•30 min
Episode 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 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/sa...
Aug 01, 2021•19 min
Episode 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 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 t...
Jul 15, 2021•32 min
Episode 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 Section, 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.a...
Jun 15, 2021•37 min
Episode 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 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 Channe...
Jun 03, 2021•33 min
Episode 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 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-ast...
Jun 01, 2021•31 min
Episode 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 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/ Yo...
May 15, 2021•31 min
Episode 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 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.a...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 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 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: ...
Apr 15, 2021•33 min
Episode 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 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 s...
Apr 01, 2021•52 min
Episode 114 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.co...
Mar 15, 2021•40 min
Episode 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 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 w...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr
Episode 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 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/galle...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Episode 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 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://ww...
Feb 01, 2021•47 min
Episode 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 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...
Jan 15, 2021•48 min
Episode 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 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...
Jan 01, 2021•43 min
Episode 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 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 Jer...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Episode 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 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/meteo...
Dec 03, 2020•34 min
Episode 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, 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 ...
Nov 20, 2020•24 min
Episode 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 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 a...
Nov 01, 2020•39 min
Episode 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 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/meteo...
Oct 15, 2020•21 min
Episode 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 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/...
Oct 01, 2020•40 min
Episode 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: 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 suppo...
Sep 10, 2020•35 min
Episode 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 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 V...
Sep 01, 2020•23 min
Episode 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 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:...
Aug 15, 2020•45 min
Episode 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 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...
Jul 28, 2020•27 min
Episode 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 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 conta...
Jul 15, 2020•58 min
Episode 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 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...
Jul 01, 2020•44 min
