Episode 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, 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/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE...
Jun 15, 2020•48 min
Episode 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 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...
Jun 01, 2020•58 min
Episode 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 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/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can a...
May 15, 2020•43 min
Episode 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 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 infor...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Episode 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 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/...
Apr 12, 2020•22 min
Episode 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: 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 podc...
Apr 01, 2020•35 min
Episode 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: 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/ The ALPO YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmixiL-d5k2Fx27Ijfk41A/ You can join the ALPO ...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Episode 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: 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?mai...
Mar 01, 2020•26 min
Episode 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 (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 s...
Feb 01, 2020•46 min
Episode 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 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. Rich...
Feb 01, 2020•51 min
Episode 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 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.y...
Jan 15, 2020•24 min
Episode 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 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/me...
Dec 30, 2019•21 min
Episode 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 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/...
Dec 25, 2019•36 min
Episode 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 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 10, 2019•16 min
Episode 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 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/g...
Dec 01, 2019•57 min
Episode 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 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-astrono...
Nov 15, 2019•51 min
Episode 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 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=3...
Nov 06, 2019•29 min
Episode 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 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 http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorb...
Oct 15, 2019•21 min
Episode 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 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:...
Oct 01, 2019•44 min
Episode 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 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 vis...
Sep 15, 2019•39 min
Episode 76 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.erinpmacdonal...
Sep 01, 2019•47 min
Episode 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 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 informati...
Aug 15, 2019•31 min
Episode 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 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....
Aug 01, 2019•58 min
Episode 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 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.hubbel...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Episode 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 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/satur...
Jul 01, 2019•26 min
Episode 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 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...
Jun 15, 2019•52 min
Episode 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 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 Instructio...
Jun 01, 2019•30 min
Episode 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 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 inform...
May 15, 2019•18 min
Episode 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 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 Blog http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=228 The ALPO Meteor...
May 01, 2019•23 min
Episode 67 (March 30, 1954 – October 15, 2019) 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/Ob...
Apr 15, 2019•41 min
