Episode 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 if you will be observing the Total Solar Eclipse from Rochester NY, and contact information.

You can contact Dan at:
dschneiderman@rmsc.org

2024 Eclipse home page:
https://rochestereclipse2024.org/

Rochester Eclipse Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ROCSolarEclipse

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The Observers Notebook- The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse from Rochester NY

Episode 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 contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Saturn, 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/

Saturn Observing forms:
https://alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/SB-0608N.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

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The Observers Notebook- Observing Saturn 2023

Episode 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 podcasts and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

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

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The Observers Notebook- Comets of 2024

Episode 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
https://www.seestar.com/

Measuring asteroid rotation with the Seestar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5nqQgb3bB8

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The Observers Notebook- The SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope

Episode 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 eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

Imaging Software recommendations for DSLR & Smartphones: Moonglow Technologies - Eclipse Orchestrator for DSLR Cameras
http://eclipseorchestrator.com/products/EclipseOrchestrator/index.shtml

Solar Snap App for Smartphones Solar Snap - The Eclipse App (astrosociety.org)
https://myasp.astrosociety.org/product/SolarSnap2023/solar-snap-the-eclipse-app

Solar Eclipse Timer for timing events during the Eclipse Solar Eclipse Timer App
https://www.solareclipsetimer.com/

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The Observers Notebook- The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Episode 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

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The Observers Notebook- Rica French

Episode 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
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/visual-observing-vs-smart-telescopes-finding-harmony/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=newsletter

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The Observers Notebook- Visual vs Smart Telescopes with Bob King

Episode 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 to the section, and the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact David at:
drteske@yahoo.com

ALPO Lunar Section
https://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarblog/

The Lunar Observer
https://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Lunar/The-Lunar-Observer

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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO Lunar Section

Episode 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 and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the program, and the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact Andrea at:
andrea.j.jones@nasa.gov

International Observe the Moon Night 
https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/ 

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The Observers Notebook- International Observe the Moon Night

Episode 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 craters program along with 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
https://alpo-astronomy.org/content/Lunar/Publications/TLO/2024/tlo202409.pdf

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The Observers Notebook- Observing the Moon

Episode 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 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/

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The Observers Notebook- The Geminids Meteor Shower 2024

Episode 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 contact Wayne at:
wparker@ezlink.ca

Glass Tiger
https://glasstiger.ca/pages/the-band

Sky Shed:
https://skyshedpod.com/

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The Observers Notebook - SkyShed Observatories with Wayne Parker

Episode 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

In  Memorial
Mike Reynolds (2019)- Episode 6, 39, 48, 60, 67- (Member Profile), 69, 
John Westfall (2018)- Episode 29
Don Machholz (2022)- Episode 42, 58, 89, 158
Walter Haas interview (2015)- Supplemental 4/10/23

The numbers
First month 25 downloads
We now average 950

Top Downloads- 
The Orion Acquisition of Meade Instruments
Telescope Making with Zane Landers
The November 19, 2021 Partial Lunar Eclipse

Subscribers on all platforms- 970

Most frequent guests:
Bob Lunsford- 28
Carl Hergenrother- 17
Ken Poshedly- 10
Julius Benton -9
Rik Hill-7
Mike Reynolds- 6
Richard Schmude-6

The future
Produce the podcast on video and take advantage of the ALPO YouTube channel- to do that the cost of production would to be increased by 1/3 to offset the cost of the added bandwidth and video production software.

Record a series of how-to videos for various lunar and planetary observing- always looking for volunteers to be subject matter experts.

Thank you
Patreons (11/1/24)
They give between $1 and $35 a month.
No money comes from the ALPO, the podcast has always been 100 supported by the Patreon supporters.
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The Observers Notebook- Episode 200, Reflections with Tim Robertson

Episode 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 contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information.

You can contact Richard at:
schmude@gordonstate.edu

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The Observers Notebook- Observing Jupiter 2024

Episode 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

Photographic Atlas of the Moon: A Comprehensive Guide for the Amateur Astronomer
https://www.amazon.com/Photographic-Atlas-Moon-Comprehensive-Astronomer/dp/022810498X

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John Rogers

The Observers Notebook- Robert Reeves and the Moon

Episode 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 podcasts and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

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

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www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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Stan Sienkiewicz
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
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The Observers Notebook- Comets for 2025

Episode 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

Explore Scientific:
https://www.explorescientific.com/

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Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
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Michael Blake
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John Rogers

The Observers Notebook- The Telescope Industry with Scott Roberts

Episode 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 contact information.

You can contact Roger at:
rjvmd@progressivetel.com

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

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www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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The Observers Notebook- Observing Mars 2025

Episode 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 available data for his own scientific research. After a year, he left university studies to devote all his time to astronomy. He finds lost asteroids, comets or identifies small bodies of the Solar System overlooked by scientists, starting from new near-Earth asteroids, unknown moons of Jupiter, and ending with extremely distant trans-Neptunian objects. Self-taught, who has developed into a unique expert, the detective of the astronomical archives.

We discuss Sam’s life and experiences in Discovery of objects and contact information.

You can contact Sam at:
planetaryscience@yahoo.com

Deep Random Survey
https://deeprandomsurvey.org/

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The Observers Notebook- Sam Deen Celestial Hunter

Episode 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 and space travel.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA oversee investigations of aircraft accidents in U.S. airspace. But what happens when a crash occurs hundreds of millions of miles away in outer space?
Engineers with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer Aerovironment, a prominent aerospace and defense contractor, are conducting what the space agency on Wednesday said is the first aircraft accident investigation on another world. Personnel are examining the final flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which hurtled into the Red Planet’s surface and was retired in January.

We discuss Jack’s life and contact information.

You can contact Jack at:
jack@firecrown.com

NASA Conducts First Otherworldly Aircraft Accident Investigation
https://www.flyingmag.com/news/nasa-conducts-first-otherworldly-aircraft-accident-investigation/

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The Observers Notebook-Ingenuity Helicopter with Jack Daleo

Episode 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 John at:
kohamher1@yahoo.com

John’s Website:
http://www.ncstargazer.com/

Time and Date Website
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2025-march-14

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The Observers Notebook- The March 13/14 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse

Episode 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 20-May 21 2025. 

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
https://www.alpo-astronomy.org/Meteor

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http://www.amsmeteors.org/

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www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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Stan Sienkiewicz
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
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Stan Sienkiewicz
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The Observers Notebook- The 2025 Lyrids Meteor Shower

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

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Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
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Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz
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The Observers Notebook- Comet 2025F2 SWAN

Episode 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 Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.

As a "virtual" event, this year's ALPO conference will NOT be an in-person event. 
This way, you can participate from the comfort of your own home or office.

The conference times for both days will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) and allow for seven paper presentation sessions each day with short breaks on both days. All presentations be limited to approximately 25 minutes each with a few minutes left for audience questions.

The schedule of presentations will be posted about one week prior to the event.

The ALPO board of directors meeting will be held on Friday, July 25 at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET). 

The ALPO Conference is free and open to anyone to attend; however, all presenters must be current members of the ALPO. Digital memberships start at only $22 a year. To join online, go to https://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ALPO/Home/Join.

Following a break after the last paper presentation on Saturday afternoon, July 26, will be presentation of the annual Walter Haas Observer Award. 

This will be followed by our keynote speaker at 4 pm. PT (7 p.m. ET). With the award presentation and keynote speech usually occurring at the traditional Saturday evening 
dinner, we suggest that you enjoy your own meal during these last two conference events.
Door prizes will be awarded following the Keynote address. No purchase necessary.

The only hardware required along with your computer are a webcam and microphone. If you will be using a laptop computer, both are already built into your system. 

An online chat feature will allow type-in text comments for questions once the conference gets underway.
All presenters must already have ZOOM installed on their computer prior to the conference dates. 

ZOOM is free and available at https://zoom.us/

The ZOOM links will be e-mailed out on Thursday, July 24. Send a request to cometman@cometman.net

There will be a separate ZOOM meeting set up for each day. 
The ZOOM virtual (online) meeting room will open 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each day’s activities.

Upon logging into ZOOM you will be placed into a ‘waiting room’ until the meeting begins, and your microphone will be muted automatically.

Those individuals wishing to present a paper should submit their request to Tim Robertson at cometman@cometman.net no later than July 1st, along with a brief bio about themselves and a summary of their presentation. Microsoft PowerPoint is the preferred method of visual presentation along with an audio explanation.

Contact Information:
ALPO Website: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/
Tim Robertson: cometman@cometman.net
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/
ALPO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers
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The Observers Notebook- The 2025 ALPO Conference

Episode 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 can visit Rik’s website here.
https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~rhill/jlobs.html

Space Weather
https://spaceweather.com/

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The Observers Notebook- Solar Cycle 25

Episode 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
https://mpbulletin.org/

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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO Minor Planets Sectiom

Episode 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 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/

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Stan Sienkiewicz
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The Observers Notebook- The Planet Mercury 2025

Episode 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 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
https://www.alpo-astronomy.org/Meteor

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/

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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers 2025

Episode 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

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The Observers Notebook with Sky & Telescope, Diana Hannikainen

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-observation-r3261

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The Observers Notebook- Color Filters for Lunar and Planetary Observing

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