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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Episode 193In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Author Bob King about the rise of the Smart Telescope.You can contact Bob at:nightsky55@gmail.comVisual Observing vs Smart Telescopeshttps://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/visual-observing-vs-smart-telescopes-finding-harmony/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=n…
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Episode 192In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Section Coordinator, David Teske. David gives us a brief history of the Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the various observing programs available, and contact information.You can contact D…
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Episode 191In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mercury Section Coordinator, Frank Melilo. 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 observing programs available, and contact information.You can…
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Episode 190In 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:l…
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Episode 189In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Tom Zega, One of the chief scientists on the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission about the latests findings from the samples.OSIRIS-REx missionhttps://science.nasa.gov/mission/osiris-rex/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.o…
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Episode 188In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Executive Director, Ken Poshedly on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 26/27, 2024. The conference will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.The conference times for both days will be from 10…
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The Observers Notebook- Personal reflections of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Episode 187In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to a number of observers of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse to get their first hand experience.Special thanks to Ken Poshedly, John Oneal, Keith Drake, Daniel Herron, Lisa Tate-Holmes and Scott Harris for sharing their experiences.As the Total Solar Eclipse…
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Episode 186In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jim Lackner, the resident Astronomer at Butterfield RV Resort and Observatory.Jim gives us a brief history of the RV Resort, the telescope and the night time programs he conducts there..You can find out more about the RV Resort at:https://www.rv-resort.com…
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Episode 185In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Spring time Meteor Showers. You can contact Bob at:lunro.imo.usa@cox.netInternational Meteor Organizationhttps://www.imo.net/For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:h…
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The Observers Notebook- Rica French
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Episode 184In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Rica French, Professor Astronomy and Program Director at Mira Costa College in Oceanside California. You can contact Rica at:rfrench@miracosta.eduFor more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podca…
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Episode 183In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO member Greg Shanos about the new smart telescope, the SeeStar S50. You can contact Greg at:gshanos@aol.comThe SeeStar websitehttps://www.seestar.com/Measuring asteroid rotation with the Seestar.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5nqQgb3bB8For more infor…
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Episode 182In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson speaks with Founder & Director at Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Pranvera Hyseni. Pranvera and I talk astronomy outreach and her efforts in getting a national planetarium and observatory in Kosovo, and her currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science at the …
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Episode 181In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to professional astronomer, author and Comet discoverer Alan Hale. You can contact Alan at:ahale@earthriseinstitute.orgEverybody’s Comethttps://www.amazon.com/Everybodys-Comet-Laymans-Guide-Hale-Bopp/dp/0944383386/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QLD55TJWVGSX&keywords=alan+hale&…
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Episode 180In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Executive Director of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about where the ALPO currently stands and what he sees for the future. You can contact Ken at:ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.orgFor more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can …
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Episode 178In 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.comSend your eclipse observations to:eclipse@alpo-astronomy.orgImaging Software recommendations for DSLR & Smartphones:…
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Episode 179In 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.comALPO Comets Sec…
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Episode 177In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Meteorite Section Coordinator Dolores Hill.Dolores, along with running the ALPO Meteorite Section, she is also a Sr. Research Specialist Lunar & Planetary Laboratory at The University of Arizona. She is also a principal investigator for the OSIRIS-REx…
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Episode 176In 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 14/15, 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observati…
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Episode 175In 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 cont…
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Episode 174In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Saturn, and contact information.You ca…
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Episode 173In 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 contac…
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Episode 172In 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.comSend your eclipse observations to:eclipse@alpo-astronomy.org2023 Annular Eclipse information:https://solarsystem.nasa.…
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The Observers Notebook- Member profile- Trevor Barry
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Episode 171In 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, …
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Episode 170In 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 con…
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Episode 169In 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 Observatoryhttps://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/…
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Episode 168In 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 Observatoryhttps://mcdonaldobservatory.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alp…
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Episode 167In 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:l…
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Episode 166In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the ALPO Board Member Ken Poshedly on the upcoming Virtual ALPO Conference. The dates will be Friday and Saturday, July 28/29, 2023. The conference will also be Live Streamed on the ALPO YouTube channel.The conference times for both days will be from 10 a.m. t…
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Episode 165In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with a Staff Astronomer of the Lick observatory, Paul Lynam.Paul Lynam Contact:plynam@ucolick.orgLick Observatoryhttps://www.lickobservatory.org/For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/You can also support this podca…
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Episode 164In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the Director of the Vatican observatory, FR Paul Gabor.Vatican Observatoryhttps://www.vaticanobservatory.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.patre…
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Episode 163In this episode we continue our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Mauna Kea observatory, Doug Simons.Mauna Kea Observatoryhttps://www.maunakeaobservatories.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…
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Episode 162In 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 22-23, 2023 and May 5-7 2023. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Showers, how and where to observe and details on repor…
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Walter H. Haas from February 2008In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the daughter of the ALPO founder, Mary Alba.Mary talks about her father and an honor that was just bestowed on him by the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. The renaming of their observation to the Walter H. Haas Memorial Observatory.Alo…
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Episode 161In this episode we discuss the ALPO Solar Section with Kim Hay and Rik Hill.Kim Hay email:cdnspooky@gmail.comRik Hill email:rhill24@cox.netALPO Solar Section:https://alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/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.…
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Episode 160In this episode we begin our special series on Historic Observatories as we talk with the directory of the Griffith observatory, Ed Krupp.Griffith Observatoryhttps://griffithobservatory.org/Public Astronomy in Los Angeleshttps://8993.blackbaudhosting.com/8993/Purchase-Public-Astronomy-Los-Angeles-StyleFor more information you can visit t…
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Episode 159In this episode I talk to the Executive Director of the ALPO about its history and the next 75 years of astronomy, Carl Hergenrother.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/ObserversNotebookListen to the podcast on Soundcloud:https…
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Episode 156In this episode I talk to the editor of the Journal of the ALPO Ken Poshedly about what is in the latest edition of the JALPO and how you can get a FREE COPY!For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.org/JALPO downloadshttps://alpo-astronomy.org/gallery3/index.php/Publications-Section/ALPO-JournalsJoin th…
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Episode 158In this repeat episode from January 2018, of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the late comet discoverer, Don Machholz. Don discusses his most recent comet discovery, Comet 2018 V1 also known as Comet (Machholz-Fujikawa-Iwamoto). Don’s Comet website:http://donmachholz.com/For the current location of Comet 2018 V…
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Episode 157In 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 2023, which is always one of our most popular podcasts and his contact information.You can contact Carl at:carlhergenrother@gmail.comALPO Comets Sec…
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Episode 155In 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 14/15, 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observati…
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Episode 156In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine, Charlie Warren. We discuss Charlie’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and the history of the magazine and how you can get a subscription and contact information.You can contact Charles at:editor@amateurastrono…
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Episode 153In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Mars section about the upcoming apparition and a lunar occultation of Mars with Roger Venable. We discuss Roger’s life and experiences in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.You can contact Roger at:rjvmd@progressivetel.comThe…
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Episode 152In 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 20/21 2022. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contac…
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Episode 151In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO Eclipse Section Keith Spring, as we discuss 2 upcoming eclipses. Keith gives us a brief history of the Eclipse Section and details on observing these two eclipses and where you need to location to enjoy them and contact information.…
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Episode 150In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the coordinator of the ALPO planetary observer, Clyde Foster. We discuss Clyde’s life and experiences and discoveries in Amateur Astronomy and contact information.In amongst all the things we discussed, regrettably I slipped up in not mentioning a few names re…
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Episode 149In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Jupiter Section Assistant 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 observing programs available, and contact info…
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Episode 148In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus and Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton.Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus and Saturn Sections and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and the upcoming observing opportunities of Venus and Saturn, …
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Show Notes 147Episode 147In 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 co…
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The Observers Notebook- The ALPO at 75 with Bob Garfinkle
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Episode 146In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Bob Garfinkle about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.You can contact Bob at:ragarf@earthlink.netFor more information you can visit the ALPO web site at:www.alpo-astronomy.o…
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Episode 145In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Carlos Hernandez about his career and being a lifelong member of the ALPO as he shares his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of the organization.You can contact Carlos at:Cehmars@icloud.comCarlos Hernandez Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/marsartistFor mor…
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