Episode 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 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/LEpl...
Jan 26, 2018•29 min
Episode 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 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 t...
Jan 15, 2018•20 min
Episode 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 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/marsobser...
Jan 03, 2018•34 min
Episode 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 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 g...
Dec 15, 2017•40 min
Episode 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 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...
Dec 07, 2017•18 min
Episode 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 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.h...
Dec 01, 2017•29 min
Episode 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 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 ...
Nov 15, 2017•18 min
Episode 29 August 16, 1938 - July 26, 2018 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 accla...
Nov 06, 2017•41 min
Episode 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 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/...
Oct 14, 2017•19 min
Episode 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 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 M...
Sep 30, 2017•37 min
Episode 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 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....
Sep 15, 2017•17 min
Show 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 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 inf...
Sep 01, 2017•10 min
Episode 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, 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 infor...
Aug 31, 2017•32 min
Episode 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 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-a...
Aug 24, 2017•34 min
Episode 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 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 informati...
Aug 13, 2017•51 min
Episode 21 In 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 the registration information here: http://cometman.net/alpo/ALPO 2017 Convention.pdf You can get additional informati...
Aug 01, 2017•25 min
Episode 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 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 Re...
Jul 18, 2017•19 min
Episode 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 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 i...
Jul 01, 2017•34 min
Episode 18 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 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...
Jun 17, 2017•22 min
Episode 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 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/mpbdo...
Jun 09, 2017•13 min
Episode 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 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 A...
Jun 06, 2017•21 min
Episode 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, 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 contac...
Jun 02, 2017•22 min
Episode 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. 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 informati...
Jun 01, 2017•24 min
Episode 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. 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 inf...
May 31, 2017•17 min
Episode 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. 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 Fo...
May 30, 2017•17 min
Episode 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 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/ ht...
May 26, 2017•18 min
Episode 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 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 als...
May 18, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Episode 9 In 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: htt...
May 11, 2017•25 min
Episode 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 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 informat...
Apr 28, 2017•23 min
Episode 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 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:/...
Apr 16, 2017•23 min
