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
https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

Test

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/

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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/

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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/

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/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: 
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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/ObserversNotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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/

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/

You can also support this podcast at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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:
http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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/

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

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
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/

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Matt Will
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Frank Schenck
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Julian Parks
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Rik Hill
Stan Sienkiewicz

The Observers Notebook- The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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
ALPO Podcast- The Observers Notebook: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

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/ObserversNotebook

Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Subscribe on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Our Patreons:
Jerry White
Jason Inman
Bob Lunsford
Steve Seidentop
Stephen Bennett
Michael Moyer
Shawn Dilles
Damian Allis
Carl Hergenrother
Michael McShan
Michael Blake
Nick Evetts
Stan Sienkiewicz
Carl Hergenrother
Stan Sienkiewicz
John Rogers
Jim McCarthy
Stanley McMahan

The Observers Notebook- The 2025 ALPO Conference

The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.

The Observers Notebook- The 2025 ALPO Conference

Observers Notebook- The Official ALPO Podcast