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by Wayne Zuhl
The podcast for Amateur Astronomers. Topics, interviews, information and fun for whatever level of Amateur Astronomy you're at or heading towards.
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- 3 days ago16 min
What's Up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 2 - Sea of Crises and Deep Sky Gems!
June nights may be short, but there is still plenty worth seeing. In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we explore one of the Moon’s most recognizable dark features, Mare Crisium, the Sea of Crises, before heading into the deep sky for “A Little Bit of Everything” — a mix of double stars, galaxies, planetary nebulae, and open clusters that are well placed for June evenings.We’ll discuss how to find these objects, what to expect visually in modest telescopes, and observing tips.If you missed Part 1, where we covered the planets and space news for June 2026, check it out here: https://youtu.be/K6Ol_NJ6VLE?si=zQmu0iOvu_TgRZDMBeginning in July, we will be transitioning back to a single monthly “What’s Up” episode, along with additional astronomy content, livestreams, imaging and processing episodes, along with special event coverage throughout the year. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves the night sky.Clear skies, and as always, Carpe Noctem, Seize the Night!#astronomy #stargazing #astrophotography #moon #lunarsurface #marecrisium #m57 #ringnebula #lyra #hercules #draco #libra #doubleStars #ngc5866 #m102 #deepSky #telescope #nightSky #spacescience #astroguy
- 4 days ago15 min
What's up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 1 - Planets and Space News
What’s Up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 1June 2026 brings a beautiful mix of skywatchinghighlights and space news.In this episode, we’ll look at Mercury’s best eveningopportunity of the month, the beautiful Venus-Jupiter conjunction on June 9,the Moon joining the evening planets around June 17, and the June solsticemarking the start of astronomical summer.We’ll also talk about how the Moon phases shape yourobserving plans this month, including the best dark-sky window around New Moonand what you can still observe when the Moon is in the evening sky.Then in Space News, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft preparesfor a Mars gravity assist on its way to asteroid Psyche, and the Vera C. RubinObservatory begins issuing its first scientific alerts, giving astronomers anew way to monitor the changing sky in near real time.Part 2 will focus on the Lunar Feature of the Monthand a deep-sky tour as the summer Milky Way begins to take over from thegalaxies of spring.
- Apr 19, 202610 min
Artemis II recap and what's up in the May 2026 Skies? Part 1
Send us Fan MailMay 2026 is an exciting time for astronomy, both in the sky above us and in space beyond Earth. In this episode, we take a look at the planets visible this month and recap the successful Artemis II mission, which has just returned astronauts from a journey around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.We’ll walk through what you can expect to see in the evening and morning skies, including a beautiful mid-month alignment of the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter, along with a helpful guide to spotting Mars and Saturn in the predawn sky.On the space news side, we break down the Artemis II mission from launch to splashdown, highlight what was learned during the flight, and look ahead to what comes next in NASA’s Artemis program.Beginning this month, “What’s Up in the Month’s Sky” is now a two-part series. In Part 1, we focus on planets and space news. In Part 2, we shift back to observing with the Lunar Feature of the Month and a deep sky tour.We’re also updating the monthly Sky Guide. It will now include detailed planetary data along with information on all of the deep sky objects covered each month, and will be available both as a web page and as a downloadable PDF. More details on that coming in the next episode.Whether you're observing with binoculars or a telescope, or simply stepping outside to take a look, May offers plenty to enjoy.Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month.Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: / astroguypodCranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: • Astronomy BasicsThe “Great Astronomers” Playlist: • The Great AstronomersThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuideAffiliate LinksHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGAudio Credits:Hymn to the Dawnby Scott Bucklyewww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted byhttps://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support the show
- Apr 6, 202624 min
What's up in the April 2026 skies? A bright comet???
Send us Fan MailApril 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for astronomy. In this episode, we explore two comets that may be visible this month, the return of the Lyrid meteor shower, the start of galaxy season, and a possible Artemis II launch that could send astronauts back around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.We’ll also take a full planetary tour of the April sky, visit our Lunar Feature of the Month: Archimedes, and go deep into some of the best spring galaxies including M81 & M82, M51, M64, and the Leo Triplet.Whether you're observing with binoculars or a telescope, April offers something for everyone, from challenging twilight planets to breathtaking deep sky targets.Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month.Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.com Text/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypodAudio Credits:Hymn to the DawnAdrift Among Infinite StarsLast and First Light www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support the show
- Mar 20, 202627 min
10 Amazing Things You Can See In A Small Telescope
Send us Fan MailYou don’t need a giant observatory telescope to explore the universe. In this episode, we take a journey outward through space to discover 10 amazing things you can see with a small telescope or even 50mm binoculars. Starting at the rugged surface of the Moon and traveling farther from Earth with each stop, we’ll visit giant planets, colorful double stars, glowing nebulae, dense star clusters, and finally another galaxy more than 2 million light-years away. Along the way, we’ll learn what these objects actually look like through the eyepiece. This episode is designed especially for beginners, but even experienced observers will find these targets rewarding. Every object on this list can be seen with 50mm binoculars, and many become even more impressive through a small backyard telescope. Whenever possible, I’ll describe what to expect through different instruments so you’ll know exactly what to look for. For the deep-sky objects beyond our solar system, I’ll also include links to past episodes where we explore them in more detail and explain how to find them. And don’t forget to check out the free Full Episode Guide in the description, which includes all of the objects featured here and many more. Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month. Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.com Text/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380 If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem! Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod Episodes featuring the objects discussed: All about the Moon: https://youtu.be/TS0DHGnfmQs?si=Z8acXJQa5TirLQEe Albireo: https://youtu.be/ohY72oLh1IYOrion Nebula: https://youtu.be/rBtraHAHtCw M13, Dumbbell and Lagoon Nebulae: https://youtu.be/exxfO4v2wSM?si=CNVQ9g4ewdJbqJdHDouble Cluster: https://youtu.be/5IRTj-5_SUM?si=YlYNl4Q3Lw159VRx Andromeda Galaxy: https://youtu.be/OJCYf7BKH0Y?si=D9vNV-YsNyBkuulN Affiliate Links: High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7714880.bb6129 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOG Audio Credits: Hymn to the Dawn Adrift Amongst Infinite Stars Keys of Moon The Long Dark All songs by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support the show
- Mar 1, 202628 min
What's up in the March 2026 skies?
Send us Fan MailMarch is here, bringing the first signs of spring and longer daylight hours, but the night sky is still delivering excellent observing before we lose those long winter evenings. We'll discuss this year’s only total lunar eclipse, and a beautiful conjunction between Venus and Saturn. Then we cover important developments with Artemis II, along with the latest about the Starliner program. We’ll also explore an often overlooked lunar crater and then we'll highlight several of the best double and multiple stars visible in the spring skies.Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month.Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astro...Affiliate LinksHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGAudio Credits:Hymn to the DawnBy Scott BuckleyUnder the SunBy Keys of MoonAdrift Among Infinite StarsBy Scott BuckleyThe Long DarkBy Scott Buckleywww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0Support the show
- Feb 14, 202618 min
All About Artemis II
Send us Fan MailFor the first time since 1972, humans are leaving Earth orbit and heading back to the Moon. Artemis II isn’t about landing. It’s about proving we’re ready to go back to deep space. In this episode, Wayne breaks down: • What Artemis II is really designed to test • Why this mission is fundamentally different from Apollo • The international partnerships shaping the Artemis program • How Artemis II clears the path to Artemis III and a return to the lunar surfaceJoin us as we explore what Artemis II means for the future of NASA, international space exploration, and humanity’s next giant leap. Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month.Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.com Text/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380 Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astro... Affiliate Links High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?... Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOG Audio Credits: Hymn to the Dawn By Scott Buckley Under the Sun By Keys of Moon Adrift Among Infinite Stars By Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support the show
- Jan 31, 202620 min
What's up in the February 2026 Skies?
Send us Fan MailFebruary 2026 delivers cold nights—and spectacular skies. In this episode of The AstroGuy Podcast, Wayne walks you through everything to watch for in the night sky this month. We take an in-depth look at NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight toward the Moon since 1972, including mission objectives, the historic crew, and how you can follow the launch live with our community coverage. This month’s Lunar Feature of the Month highlights the fascinating crater pair Messier and Messier A, known for their unusual shapes and some of the most linear lunar rays on the Moon—plus a look at the legacy of Charles Messier himself. Our deep-sky tour explores the rich but often overlooked constellation Monoceros the Unicorn and it's myriad of deep sky objects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced observer, this episode is packed with observing tips, history, and inspiration to get outside under the winter stars. 🌙 Clear skies—and Carpe Noctem! Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month. Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.com Text/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380 If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: / astroguypod Cranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35 Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-Ne... The February 2026 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/ The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: Support the show
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