Episode 168

In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Assistant Director for Education and Outreach of the Mc Donald observatory, Katie Kizziar, and staff Astronomer Steven Janowiecki.

Mc Donald Observatory
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The Observers Notebook- Mc Donald Observatory with Katie Kizziar, and Steven Janowiecki.

Episode 169

In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Historian and PIO of the Lowell observatory, Kevin Schindler.

Lowell Observatory
https://lowell.edu/

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The Observers Notebook- Lowell Observatory with Kevin Schlinder

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 171

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Trevor Barry, the 2023 recipient of the Walter H Haas Observers award about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.
After a 34-year mining career and limited academic background, Trevor Barry pursued his obsession with astronomy and has become an important contributor to astronomy activities across the world.
You can contact Trevor at:
trevor.barry7@bigpond.com

Trevor’s website:
https://trevsastronomy.webs.com/

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The Observers Notebook- Member profile- Trevor Barry

Episode 167

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Summertime 
meteor showers. 

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

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

ALPO Meteor Section Blog
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/

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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers

Episode 172


In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Eclipse Coordinator, Keith Spring about the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse in October.

You can contact Keith at:
star.man13@hotmail.com

Send your eclipse observations to:
eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org

2023 Annular Eclipse information:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2023/oct-14-annular/where-when/

ALPO YouTube Channel
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The Observer Notebook- The October 2023 Annular Eclipse

Episode 173

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 21/22 2023. 

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/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/

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The Observers Notebook- The Orionids Meteor Shower 2023

Episode 175

In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother.
Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous comets of all time. It is currently at its furthest point away from the sun. Carl will give an in-depth look at the comet and what it’s doing right now, and his contact information.

You can contact Carl at:
carlhergenrother@gmail.com

ALPO Comets Section blog:
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The Observers Notebook-Halley's Comet

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 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
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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

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