“Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye”
How backyard observers are helping unlock the mysteries of Uranus.

Episode 224

In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Richard Schmude, the ALPO Uranus Section Coordinator, about how amateur astronomers are playing a vital role in unraveling the mysteries of Uranus, the distant ice giant of our Solar System.

They discuss the latest observations, imaging techniques, and brightness studies that are helping to expand our understanding of this often-overlooked planet. Learn how backyard telescopes, patience, and dedication are contributing to professional research—and how you can get involved in observing Uranus through the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO).


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The Observers Notebook Podcast- Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye

Episode 223

Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025

In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson welcomes Bob Lunsford, Meteor Coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), to discuss the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower.

They explore what makes the Geminids one of the most reliable and spectacular meteor displays of the year, including tips on when and where to observe, expected activity rates, and how to record your observations for ALPO’s Meteor Section.

Whether you’re a seasoned observer or just beginning your stargazing journey, this episode will help you make the most of this dazzling celestial event.


You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

American Meteor Society
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:
www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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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
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- Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Akmuo - Lunar 2 [KZND009]

A heartbeat of dub, deep and low,
Echoing where the shadows go.
Through dusty and hissy trails of sound,
a timeless rhythm spins around.
The space between, so vast, so clear,
A distant voice we strain to hear.
Looping sequences, boundless wide,
pull us into the cosmic tide.
Chords shimmer soft, then fade away,
like twilight bending into gray.
Each note, a star, a point, a trace,
floating gently through endless space.
Distant whispers, a lunar hymn,
draws us out, then pulls us in.
A cycle turning, soft and true,
a dub-drenched dream beneath night's blue.

Music and photography by Tadeuš Jatkevič
Mastered by Kizen Records.
Design by Off T.

𝑨𝒌𝒎𝒖𝒐
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Lunar Cyles [KZND009]

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𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Akmuo - Lunar 2 [KZND009]

bad dog comin out the dog pound
you stay with the puppies i be chillin w the bloodhounds
she dont wanna wipe my paws then kick her out the dog house
and its a dog eat dog world so watch out or ull get snuffed out

this shit aint no joke if i said then i meant it
yeah i pulled up to the show rock the crowd n then forget it
yo ex boyfriend is a dork he be postin shit on reddit
baby i cant stop puttin in work
try me once get put in the dirt
i still look good w the blood on my shirt
she look so good when she put on my fur
i used to pop percs when my back aint hurt
shit had me leanin charlie kirk
turn to a demon off the yerk
roll up the leaf n let it burn
this shit been gettin on my nerves
now i see shit 4 what its worth

dont give a fuck i go germaphobe ion shake no hands
like wtf keep my circle small let nobody in
like who tf is you friend or foe i cant take that chance
cuz i been stabbed in the back before 
wont happen again

no they dont understand
they got concepts of a plan
said she like my pants
oh this pair came from japan
like who tf in my dms
babygirl thats just my fans
this shit still dont make no sense
i just sing and i make bands

dog pound 3style

From lunar regolith to metal-rich asteroids, this episode examines how off-world resources could spark the largest economic boom in human history — and what the fuel, transport, and political math actually looks like.

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The Space Mining Boom - How Resources Will Shape the Future Economy

Don’t trust that white hoe
That bitch lying, She like Kento, Nigga
Brown made this beat tho
Got me crying like that bimbo, Nigga
Kaymiri got hoes? No
Puh, He buying, Watch out kiddo, Nigga
Don’t let me catch Kento
Gon be spying out his window, Nigga
Young nigga with Flaz, He rape with the glock, He looking like pico, Nigga
Softserve makes tiktok music,
$$OURBOYZZ gon lower his ego, Nigga
I don’t need to do punchlines, Nigga can’t rap, Turn off that Kento, Nigga

White girl talking bout brown, One more time, Rape her momma and pin it on brown myself
if they find out it was me, Imma act underage so them crackers spend time inna cell
Karri’s worst song is better than Kento’s best song, Slide on him, Warzone, Get a self
See that fat bitch in south carolina, Bullets make that hoe skinny, She be looking like Kale
Boyfriend mad he got charlie kirked
Not the neck kind but sum even worse
I rather get cucked than be a pedo, See Kento, I’ll put that nigga in a hearse 
Kento and that white hoe kissing in their overalls
Cute together, Make fanart of the both of yall
To them crackers, A nigga is hitler
Them jews run out of breath, Cut them out of the picture
Fucking faggots

Kento fell off, that Nigga don’t got no motion, Nigga
On tiktok acting as bakugo, Your dad should use that trojan, Nigga
Should’ve kept it close but Shawty left that bitch open, Nigga
Tell that white hoe i’m 12 years old, She wetter than the ocean, Nigga

i hate crackers so damn much. [brown]

bi-solar

ONE   DAY YOU’LL CALL ME FROM THE MOON LOVE
AND I’LL TELL YOU I’LL BE THERE SOON
IT ONLY TAKES AN AIR BALLOON

DO YOU REMEMBER GOOD OLD MOONDOG
THE DIAMOND CARVER IN THE AIR
LONG GONE BUT STILL AROUND SOMEWHERE

LONG GONE BUT STILL AROUND SOMEWHERE
 
LET’S CALL IT THE CALL OF THE MOON LOVE 
LOONIES ATTRACTION FROM ABOVE
BREAKING NO PEACE ON BLUE LAGOON

REMEMBER MICHAEL AND HIS MOONWALK
THE DIAMOND DANCER IN THE AIR
SPIRITUAL HEIR OF FRED ASTAIRE

IT ONLY TAKES AN AIR BALLOON

I WOULD SO HATE TO MISS YOUR LOVE BABE
BY MISSING YOUR CALL FROM THE MOON
GIVE ME NO TIME I’LL BE THERE SOON

THE CALL FROM THE MOON (Lyrics)

A new original piece for solo classical guitar, inspired by  moonscapes and moonrises and named after the Greek Goddess Selene.  Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6KqQ0T26d6g?si=XDo7EfsGfX0iJ2sB

Selene

LUNARPANO

Lunar – Progressive Techno Presets for Serum 2 by Imaginate captures the magnetic pull of the moon and channels it into a collection of handcrafted sounds designed for producers who crave precision, depth, and power. Every preset carries the mystique of the desert night—where shifting shadows, rolling dunes, and atmospheric tension shape a world of rhythm and motion.

Inside this Serum 2 preset pack, you’ll find deep basses infused with lunar energy, lush pads that bloom in the twilight, expressive leads built for soaring melodies, and shimmering plucks that add melodic clarity. You’ll also discover hypnotic arps, immersive atmospheres, sculpted drones, versatile synths, and dynamic FX to fill every corner of your progressive techno, melodic house, or experimental soundscapes.

All presets are 100% royalty-free, fully macro-assigned, and cleared for release on Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and all major labels—giving you complete creative freedom. Whether you're crafting driving progressive techno, building cinematic breakdowns, or designing massive drops, Lunar gives you the tools to shape rich, evolving, immersive productions.

Lunar – Progressive Techno Presets for Serum 2 transforms modern techno sound design with tones that shimmer like constellations and resonate with ritual energy. Step into the night with Lunar—and let its sound guide your next production.

* Complete your collection with Solar – Progressive Techno Samples by Imaginate, the perfect companion pack featuring drums, synths, and textures.

** Some demo content—such as drums—is sourced from “Solar – Progressive Techno Samples by Imaginate.”

*** Imaginate requests that you do not use their name in your song title, artist name, or music branding. You may, however, credit them as a co-writer, co-producer, or sound designer.

Pack Contents:

100% Royalty Free
Cleared for: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Record Label Releases
64 Total Presets
15 Bass
10 Pad
10 Pluck
7 FX
7 Lead
7 Synth
3 Arps
3 Drums
2 Atmosphere

Total Number of Files:

64 Files
89 MB

Software Requirements:

Serum 2.0.22

Black Octopus Sound - Lunar - Progressive Techno Presets for Serum 2 by Imaginate

DIVA MOON 333

Not my beat no copyright intended. All my lyrics. Lets Get Fed your new favorite thanksgiving song lol....

Lets Get Fed

I wake with the Lunar water light,
Red Lunar Moon energy takes flight,
I greet the day with an open heart,
Let the tides guide my path.
​
Reset point inside  consciousness of tides
Rewriting Water lineage through intentional light

Two moons whisper at dawn,
The one that is… 
And the one that longs.

I stand with them—
Balance with breath,
I’m a vessel
Through the day 
Seeker learning to cleanse and grow.
 
I - an ocean in your sky
You my challenge and my 'dar',
My mind and body 
Two tides
Finding balance
In between 
Learn from lows and the highs
Win Win every time
Win Win over time

Red Moon guardian of water tides,
pour truth into my soul
Show my corners where sediments  pooled
Where emotions trigger my next move... 
lighten my flow

Red moon free me
Flow through me
Reflect me in your waters
Be my mirror of integrity
Illuminate Memories 

Shift  tides through my body,
Loosen sediments
Unaligned Choices, fears, and yesterdays...
​
Recalibrate
​
I - an ocean in your sky
You my challenge and my 'dar',
My mind and body 
Two tides
Finding balance
In between 
Learn from lows and the highs
Win Win every time
Win Win over time

Lunar tone… 2...
polarity…
Duality…
Guide me with your gentle music wave
Show me what needs balance
So my spirit can elevate.

Opposing waves
The ebb and flow
Exposing
Pooltides and my pain....
A rising tide 
Washing away
Moon lit voyage through the day....
 
The yes and the no
Emotions swelling then let go...
Red Lunar Moon 
The day's teacher 

I breathe in waters in between,
Letting duality purify me.

I - an ocean in your sky
You my challenge and my 'dar',
My mind and body 
Two tides
Finding balance
In between 
Learn from lows and the highs
Win Win every time
Win Win over time

H2O whispers -- Let go.  Let it flow.
Earth hum: Stand barefoot 
Red Lunar Moon -  an emotional earthquake swarm comes through...
Body buzz:
I feel it all.  I feel it all.  I feel it all 
Release with earth, compost!
Red Lunar Moon.
Teach me...
Where energy flows

I open channels:
drink water with prayer
breathe slow, meditate
let emotions rise, 
Heal within myself
Simplify steps
Quiet the noise with inner steadiness...
Choose a gentle path
​
I - an ocean in your sky
You my challenge and my 'dar',
My mind and body 
Two tides
Finding balance
In between 
Learn from lows and the highs
Win Win every time
Win Win over time
​
Truth revealed in ocean champagne.

Where is my resistance found?
Body, mind, or winds of time?

What is ready  to be released?
I restore equilibrium...
Align

An Emotional swell
I rest
Retreat to my safe space
Meditate
Move into the gift of the day
​
Red Lunar Moon energy medicine day
Tide retreats revealing my pain
Tide rises...
I Swell!
Fill my body with wisdom 
Receive gifts 
​Elevate

[suno: xylophone melody]
I - an ocean in your sky
You my challenge and my 'dar',
My mind and body 
Two tides
Finding balance
In between 
Learn from lows and the highs
Win Win every time
Win Win over time

I listen to the whispers of the tides
I simplify, ground
honor feelings as they arise
Upgrade my body,
Upgrade my mind

One step, 
One day,
On my quest
Ooohh
​
Unfold, blossom, play
ready for the next day
​
Find my inner zen
Guide my days
Help me flow through the day,
help me lift stones with gentle hands

Red Lunar Moon,
Guide my inner tides,
Teach me the rhythm of life.

Let each breath be a compass through time
Let each movement be a turning point towards light
Let each challange be a doorway through purpose filled life

Red Lunar Moon
Integrate your superwave
Into my body now

I - an ocean in your sky
You my challenge and my 'dar',
My mind and body 
Two tides
Finding balance
In between 
​
Learn from lows and the highs
Win Win every time
​
Win Win Win Win  over time
Win Win Win Win over time
​Win Win over time


​
   

Red Lunar Moon

Here Lies VONVON, The BA$TARD Child, GILGAMESH, von_da_killa, MISTA J, V The Hellspawn, DaPuh, & JEFF A.K.A RONRON

IG - bigboivonvon 

2025 M U S I C

Making songs good enough that i want to listen to them back hope you all do too : ) 

Contact : atmos.sphaira.ytb@gmail.com

Exploring ambient moods, deep techno, and atmospheric sounds, atmós sphaîra is a premiere channel offering a subtle journey through rich influences and immersive vibes.

Curated by https://soundcloud.com/axymt

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.

Martin Howard is an English guitarist, originally trained in the classical tradition who
has expanded into folk, blues and rock, both electric and acoustic. He specialises in
original instrumental music featuring both solo and ensemble electric and acoustic
guitars. He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, notably Mark
Johnson, leader of the Kent based band The Midnight River Crew.

Martin also records and shares cover versions under PRS licence LE - 0036402.

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