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Observers Notebook
by The Observers Notebook Podcast
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.
Episodes
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The Observers Notebook -A Decagon Wave Around Saturn’s South Pole
Episode 245 Welcome to The Observers Notebook, a production of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. We often use a phrase within the ALPO: “From Stargazing to Science.” It describes a journey. Many of us begin simply by looking up at the night sky. Then we acquire a telescope. We…
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The Observers Notebook - Cruising in to the Moons Shadow
Episode 244 Welcome everyone to another episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast. This episode is going to be a little different. Rather than talking about how to observe an astronomical object or interviewing someone about their work, I want to take you along on a very personal astronomy...
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The Observers Notebook - International Observe the Moon Night 2026
Episode 242 Welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers, where we connect you with the people, discoveries, and techniques that take us from stargazing to science. I'm your host, Tim Robertson. Whether you're a seasoned lunar observer,...
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The Observers Notebook- Franck Marchis: SETI
Episode 240 Welcome to another episode of The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers — where we explore the Solar System and beyond, from stargazing to science. I’m your host, Tim Robertson, and today we’re diving into one of the most…
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The Observers Notebook- The Vera C Rubin Observatory
Welcome to the Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers—where we take you from Stargazing to Science. I'm your host, Tim Robertson. Every once in a generation, astronomy takes a giant leap forward. From Galileo's first telescope to the Hubble…
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The Observers Notebook- Observing the August 2026 Lunar Eclipse
Welcome to another episode of The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), where we take you From Stargazing to Science. I'm your host, Tim Robertson, and today we're looking ahead to one of the year's most anticipated celestial…
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The Observers Notebook- Stellarvue Telescopes with Vic Maris
Episode 239 What makes a telescope truly exceptional? Is it aperture… optics… craftsmanship… or something more? And in a time when technology is rapidly changing how we explore the night sky—from smart telescopes to AI-assisted imaging—where does the future of amateur astronomy really lie? Today,...
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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers 2026
Episode 238 Welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers — where we explore the Solar System and beyond, from Stargazing to Science. I’m your host, Tim Robertson, and today we’re diving into one of the best times of year for meteor...
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The Observers Notebook- Bad Astronomy with Phil Plait
Episode 237 Tonight on The Observers Notebook, we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in astronomy and science communication. He’s an astronomer, author, eclipse chaser, skeptic, educator, and the creator of the legendary Bad Astronomy blog and book series — Phil Plait. From debunking…
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The Observers Notebook - How Christopher Go Captures the Best Planetary lmages on Earth
Episode 236 Tonight on The Observers Notebook — one of the most respected planetary imagers in the world joins us. From capturing incredible detail on Jupiter and Saturn to contributing observations used by professional astronomers and spacecraft teams, Christopher Go has helped redefine what...
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The Observers Notebook- Why are people just now finding the ALPO?
Episode 236 Hello and welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. I’m your host, Tim Robertson. Today’s episode is a little different—we’re going to take a step back and talk about where ALPO is right now, and more importantly…
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The Observers Notebook - Drawing the Moon with Mary McIntyre
Episode 234 Welcome to The Observers Notebook, the official podcast of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. I’m your host, Tim Robertson, Executive Director of the ALPO, and this podcast is dedicated to visual observing, scientific contribution, and the art of truly seeing what’s at...
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The Observers Notebook- A conversation with Bob Garfinkle
Episode 233 Welcome back to The Observers Notebook Podcast. I’m your host, Tim Robertson. Today’s guest is someone many of you already know by name, even if you’ve never had the chance to hear his story told in his own words. Joining me is Bob Garfinkle, a longtime member of the Association of...
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The Observers Notebook - Seeing and Transparancy with Dr. D
Episode 232 Welcome to The Observer’s Notebook, the podcast that explores the art, science, and experience of visual astronomy. I’m your host, Tim Robertson. In this episode we’re diving into a topic that every planetary observer wrestles with sooner or later seeing and transparency. We hear…
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The Observers Notebook - The 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower
Episode 231 Every April, Earth plows through a stream of ancient comet dust, and for a few nights, the sky answers back with streaks of light we call the Lyrids. They’re one of the oldest recorded meteor showers in human history—seen by skywatchers more than 2,600 years ago—and yet every year…
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The Observers Notebook Podcast - David Eicher, a life under the stars
Episode 230 One of the great joys of amateur astronomy is that we don’t just observe the night sky—we share it. Through star parties, clubs, books, magazines, and conversations that stretch late into the night, astronomy has always been a community effort. Today’s guest is someone who has helped...
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The Observers Notebook - March 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse
Episode 229 On the this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, we’re talking eclipses — and this time, it’s a big one. On March 2nd and 3rd, 2026, skywatchers around the world will experience a beautiful total lunar eclipse, one of the major celestial events of the year. And joining me to…
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The Observers Notebook -Tycho Tracker Software
Episode 230 In this episode of The Observers Notebook, host Tim Robertson talks with Daniel Parrott, the creator of Tycho Tracker — a powerful software tool that brings professional-level asteroid detection and measurement to amateur astronomers around the world. Daniel shares the story behind...
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The Observers Notebook - Astronomy Outreach with Pranvera Hyseni
Episode 227 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Pranvera Hyseni — founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo, driving force behind Kosovo’s first National Observatory and Planetarium, and one of the most influential young voices in global astronomy…
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The Observers Notebook- Comets of 2026
Episode 226 In this episode, we’re turning our eyes toward some of the most dynamic travelers in our solar system — comets — and looking ahead to what promises to be an exciting year in the night sky: 2026. Each year brings a new lineup of these icy visitors, and with them, the chance for both...
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The Observers Notebook-International Occultation and Timing Association (IOTA)
Episode 225 In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Roger Venable, the ALPO Mars Coordinator and President of the International Occultation and Timing Association (IOTA). They discuss the mission of IOTA, the important work the organization does in…
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The Observers Notebook Podcast- Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye
“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…
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The Observers Notebook- Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025
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...
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The Observers Notebook- Sketch or Science? The true value of Lunar Drawings
Episode 222 In this episode of The Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson sits down with Alberto Anunziato, an ALPO Lunar Observer from Argentina. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection between art and science in lunar observation — how detailed sketches made at the eyepiece...
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The Observers Notebook-Orionids, Taurids, and Leonids Meteor Showers
Episode 221 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids, Taurids, and Leonid’s Meteor Showers. You can contact Bob at: [email protected] American Meteor Society...
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Observers Notebook - New Coments in the sky!
Episode 102025 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Comets Section Coordinator Carl Hergenrother. Carl comes on the podcast to discuss Comet Lemmon and Swan. You can contact Carl at: [email protected] ALPO Comets Section blog:...
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The Observers Notebook - Kelly Blumenthal, IAU Outreach
Episode 220 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of Astronomy Outreach for the International Astronomical Union, Kelly Blumenthal. You can contact Kelly at: [email protected] International Astronomical Union: https://www.iau.org/...
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The Observers Notebook- Titan's Transit of Saturn
Episode 219 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Lunsford about his process for observing and photographing the recent transits of Saturn’s moon Titan. Titan’s Orbit and Motion: •Orbital period around Saturn: ~15.945 Earth days •Average distance from...
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The Observers Notebook - Internatioinal Observe the Moon Night
Episode 218 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of International Observe the Moon Night, Staci Horvath. You can contact Staci at: [email protected] International Observe the Moon Night: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/…
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The Observers Notebook- The Lunar Observer
Episode 217 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Lunar Section Coordinator and Editor of the Lunar Observer newsletter. You can contact David at: [email protected] For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/…
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The Observers Notebook with Sky & Telescope, Diana Hannikainen
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: [email protected] For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You…
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The Observers Notebook- Summertime Meteor Showers 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...
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The Observers Notebook- The Planet Mercury 2025
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...
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The Observers Notebook- Solar Cycle 25
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: [email protected] You can visit Rik’s website here....
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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO Minor Planets Sectiom
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: [email protected] Minor Planet Bulletin https://mpbulletin.org/ For more information you can…
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The Observers Notebook- The 2025 ALPO Conference
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...
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The Observers Notebook-Ingenuity Helicopter with Jack Daleo
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...
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The Observers Notebook- Comet 2025F2 SWAN
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: [email protected] ALPO Comets Section blog:...
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The Observers Notebook- Sam Deen Celestial Hunter
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....
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The Observers Notebook- The 2025 Lyrids Meteor Shower
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...
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The Observers Notebook- The March 13/14 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse
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: [email protected] John’s Website:...
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The Observers Notebook- The Telescope Industry with Scott Roberts
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: [email protected] Explore Scientific…
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The Observers Notebook- Observing Mars 2025
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:...
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The Observers Notebook- Comets for 2025
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...
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The Observers Notebook- Robert Reeves and the Moon
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: [email protected] Photographic Atlas of the Moon: A Comprehensive Guide for...
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The Observers Notebook- Observing Jupiter 2024
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...
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The Observers Notebook- Episode 200, Reflections with Tim Robertson
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: [email protected] The beginning Matt Will Episode 1 released on 2/2/2017 In Memorial Mike Reynolds (2019)- Episode 6, 39,...
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The Observers Notebook - Sky Shed Pod with Wayne Parker
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: [email protected] Glass Tiger...
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The Observers Notebook- The Geminids Meteor Shower 2024
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...
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The Observers Notebook- Observing the Moon
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...
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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.
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