The AstroGuy Podcast

Send us a text What’s Up in the October 2025 Skies October is one of the best months of the year for stargazing! In this episode we explore everything happening in the skies this month: Mercury, Mars, and the Moon make for some beautiful conjunctions in the evening sky. Venus still dominates the mornings, while Jupiter

Send us a text In this episode I recount how I rediscovered the pure joy of visual observing. For years, I’ve been focused on capturing images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, but one night with just a pair of 7x50 binoculars reminded me why I fell in love with the night sky in the first place. From spotting se

Send us a text In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout September 2025. We’re also celebrating our 100th episode!  Whether you’re just starting out in astronomy or you’re a seasoned observer, this episode has something for you! Here’s what we explore: P

Send us a text In this installment of the Great Astronomers Series, we dive into the life and legacy of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, one of astronomy’s most quietly revolutionary figures. From painstakingly measuring the brightness of stars on photographic plates to uncovering the relationship that would become the foundati

Send us a text In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout August 2025. So, if you"re new to astronomy or you’re a seasoned amateur, this episode is for you!  Here"s what we explore:  Planetary Rundown — When and where to see the planets this month. Lunar

Send us a text Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode, we’re going to learn about a great new observatory, who it’s named for and learn about what’s behind this incredible instrument and take a look at its science mission.  We’ll also take a look at the first images that they’ve released which are just amazin