Welcome to the At The Eyepiece Show! This is an astronomy based podcast that is devoted to discussing astronomical equipment, visual and electronically assisted observing, stargazing tips, observing reports and equipment reviews. We don't focus on the science of astronomy, there are plenty of shows out there to do that. The focus of At The Eyepiece Show are the backyard stargazers that enjoy taking their telescopes out under the stars, and those individuals wishing to join our ranks. After a ...
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Welcome to the At The Eyepiece Show! We have MOVED TO SPREAKER.COM. Please look us up there or go directly to our blog, attheeyepiece.orgThis is an astronomy based podcast that is devoted to discussing astronomical equipment, visual and electronically assisted observing, stargazing tips, observing reports and equipment reviews. We don't focus on the science of astronomy, there are plenty of shows out there to do that. The focus of At The Eyepiece Show are the backyard stargazers that enjoy t ...
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A NEW Supernova! Just discovered today in fact at mag 14.6. Currently it is estimated to be mag 14.5, and is in the galaxy M77, well postioned to observe this time of year in the constellation Cetus.由John Kramer
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Comet C/2017 S3 (Panstarrs) has increased in magnitued from 12.4 to 9+ in just 24 hrs!由John Kramer
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New Meade LX85, DSI IV! New Daystar Quark Magnesium I will have you seeing green and loving it! Mars opposition and more!由John Kramer
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Dusting off the cobwebs and doing a live episode tongiht, so I'll apologize ahead of time for any slip-ups. We'll cover new astro equipment, June information for Jupiter Events and International SUNday is coming up!由John Kramer
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On this episode of At The Eyepiece, I offer help in planning your Messier Marathon, plus share some information about my plans for an Online Messier Marathon!由John Kramer
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BlogTalkRadio is a great platform, but it really didn't fit my needs or my budget. I've moved to Spreaker.com! Come and visit the NEW home of the At The Eyepiece Show. https://www.spreaker.com/show/attheeyepiece由At The Eyepiece
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Fred Bruenjes of DayStar Instruments created Eclipse Orchestrator to help him and others get the most of out imaging eclipses. This program however is not for the weary or chance imager, but for the experienced eclipse chaser that wants to have the best program available to plan for their imaging run.…
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Jen Winter and Fred Bruenjes of DayStar Instruments have a ton of years between them chasing down Solar Eclipses all over the world. They give an entertaining recap of some of the issues they have ran into over the years in planning for eclipses.由At The Eyepiece
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Recorded live at SolarFest 2016 at the DayStar Filters factory in Warrensburg MO. Matt Penn of the National Solar Observatory discusses the Citizen CATE Experiment for the 2017 Great American Eclipse. Bio Current Role at the NSO: Specific roles include Telescope Scientist for the NSO/McMath-Pierce Solar Facility on Kitt Peak; supervisor for technic…
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John O'Neal is a retired Steel worker who spent most of his 42 year career in the Quality end of the business in Lorain, Ohio. While there he invented two pieces of hardware that USS ultimately patented An amateur astronomer for over 40 years, his proudest achievement has been chronicling over 40 comets in 40 years. As a solar enthusiast, he's logg…
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World renowned solar imager Gary Palmer discusses high resolution Solar Imaging during his week long visit to SolarFest 2016.由At The Eyepiece
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When is SolarFest? SolarFest will be a week-long event held Monday, August 22 - Saturday, August 27, 2016 This is the 1-year anniversary date before the Great 2017 American Eclipse More info at http://www.solarfestusa.com/index.html Session A: Mon-Wed; Pro-Am Connection: Aug 22-24, 2016 Professional solar researchers discuss projects of interest in…
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March is shaping up to be a GREAT month to observe Jupiter! On this episode, we share some of the events coming up this month and into April that you are surely not wanting to miss. Plus, we discuss some astronomical gear of course, I mean this is the At The Eyepiece Show after all. Times from the David Dickinson article on www.universetoday.com Ma…
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Professor Billy Hix is the Associate Professor of Education at Motlow State Community College and a Teacher Liaison for the Space Foundation. Billy frequently visits local schools to perform outreach and to encourage STEM education in general, with a focus on science and astronomy, and to assist teachers to engage their students in science. Yes, th…
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Getting back to doing some LIVE episodes. Tonight we are going to be covering my observing report for the month of October, of course we will be discussing new products, and wrapping up this episode with recommended objects for the month of November. All this and MORE, on this episode of At The Eyepiece.…
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We cover some new entries into the world of Electronically Assisted Astronomy and discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse Atik Infinity http://attheeyepiece.blogspot.com/2015/08/atik-cameras-releases-entry-into-eaa.html Starlight Xpress Ultrastar - http://attheeyepiece.blogspot.com/2015/09/starlight-xpress-introduces-ultrastar.html Solar Ruler - h…
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We cover some new entries into the world of Electronically Assisted Astronomy and discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse Atik Infinity http://attheeyepiece.blogspot.com/2015/08/atik-cameras-releases-entry-into-eaa.html Starlight Xpress Ultrastar - http://attheeyepiece.blogspot.com/2015/09/starlight-xpress-introduces-ultrastar.html Solar Ruler - h…
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As THOUSANDS of people across the WORLD take part in the WorldWide Solstice Festival, we'll be sharing and discussing just a few of the FANTASTIC images and news of the events here on this episode of At The Eyepiece. We may also have founders of the WorldWide Solstice Festival, Pamela Shivak and John W ONeal II call in as well and share how their i…
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As THOUSANDS of people across the WORLD take part in the WorldWide Solstice Festival, we'll be sharing and discussing just a few of the FANTASTIC images and news of the events here on this episode of At The Eyepiece. We may also have founders of the WorldWide Solstice Festival, Pamela Shivak and John W ONeal II call in as well and share how their i…
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We have the joy of bringing to you Mike Phillips today to discuss planetary imaging techniques. Mike has been an amateur astronomer for many years, and is quite accomplished for his planetary imaging and even his deep-sky work. In addition to imaging, he was instrumental in launching the Google+ Hangout series called Virtual Star Parties with Frase…
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NEW Mallincam SkyRaider-DS http://www.mallincam.net/skyraider-ds.html NEW and IMPROVED SmartAstronomy Clearview Portable Observatory Tent http://store.smartastronomy.com/poobte.html NEW Astronomics Astro-Tech 14" Carbon Fiber RC f8 https://www.astronomics.com/astro-tech-14-f8-carbon-fiber-truss-ritcheychrtien_p20181.aspx ZWO ASI Imaging Cameras NEW…
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NEW Mallincam SkyRaider-DS http://www.mallincam.net/skyraider-ds.html NEW and IMPROVED SmartAstronomy Clearview Portable Observatory Tent http://store.smartastronomy.com/poobte.html NEW Astronomics Astro-Tech 14" Carbon Fiber RC f8 https://www.astronomics.com/astro-tech-14-f8-carbon-fiber-truss-ritcheychrtien_p20181.aspx ZWO ASI Imaging Cameras NEW…
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NEAF 2015 Links SkyWatcher USA - http://www.skywatcherusa.com/maksutov.html Meade LX70s http://www.meade.com/products/telescopes/lx70-series.html Denkmeier L O A 21 - http://www.deepskybinoviewer.com/ Televue Delites - http://www.televue.com/engine/TV3b_page.asp?id=238#.VT6n12TF_FY iOptron CEM 120 - https://www.astronomics.com/ioptron-cem120-goto-c…
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NEAF 2015 April 18-19 ! http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf.html Astronomy Day April 25th with the Astronomical League https://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrodayform.html Global Astronomy Month Events by Astronomers Without Borders! http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/ NEW astro-stuff from Orion! http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd…
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Jupiter reached opposition February 6th, so that means its prime time for viewing and imaging this fascinating gas-giant. Tonight I cover all the interesting events visible on Jupiter for the first half of March 2015. These will include Great Red Spot Transits as well as Galilean Moon Transits. All times are in central time zone, which is easier fo…
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This one has been in the works for awhile, but we are finally ready to air it live! This topic comes to us from a vote via the Facebook group Telescope Addicts. This Facebook group is HUGE, with over 15,000 members, and we certainly want to thank Ahmed Jaber and all the wonderful people on Telescope Addicts for voting on a topic for this specific e…
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The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project (CBSAP) is the worlds LARGEST astronomy outreach 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to promoting science literacy by sharing the fascinating science of our Sun. This organization brings observatory quality, narrowband solar telescopes and imaging equipment to over 150 schools and events per year. In 2012 t…
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www.audibletrial.com/attheyeyepiece Mallincam XTerminator - www.mallincam.net APM-Telescopes - APM Image Master Mini Guiding Scope - Deluxe Finder Scope 50mm and 60mm http://www.apm-telescopes.de/ ASAE New Equipment releases GalaxyLog4565 - M-77 - Cetus, Ngc 750/751 - Triangulum, Ngc 931 - Triangulum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX0NvA_bdCE Obse…
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I picked up a Mallincam Jr PRO Standard PC version this April, I'll give you my impressions of this astronomical video camera. In addition, I'll share my thoughts on the best control software for the Mallincam's, Miloslick. We'll also discuss the NEW Cloudynights site, a new camera from ZWO Opitical, and the Hutech Solar Guider. All this and more o…
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Ep 92 NEW Celestron WiFi Scopes NEW Lunt LS50 PT Main Topic Backyard Observatories http://backyardobservatories.com/ http://skyshed.com/ http://www.skyshedpod.com/ http://explora-dome.com/ http://astroclosets.com/ http://www.telegizmos.com/365%20Cover%20Page.htm由At The Eyepiece
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GLOBAL ASTRONOMY MONTH - http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/global-astronomy-month-2014.html NEAF 2014!! - http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/NEAF/Index.html New Lodestar X2 Camera - http://www.sxccd.com/lodestar-x2-autoguider Mallincam VRC Telescopes! - http://mallincam.tripod.com/id62.html Mars Opposition - http://www.universetoday.com/111050/mar…
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In this episode of At The Eyepeice, I offer help in planning your Messier Marathon for 2014, plus some online resources for Virtual Messier Marathons if your nights are clouded out.由At The Eyepiece
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New Mallincam products, and some significant changes to their existing lineup. AstroLive turns your CCD into a real-time observing tool CloudyNights.com gets a facelift New heavy-duty mount from Orion My initial impressions of the SBIG STi Autoguider Jupiter GRS and Shadow Transtit times for the second half of March…
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Today on episode 88 of the At The Eyepiece Show John Dobson - 1915-2014 New Guiding / Planetary Camera - Atik GP Guiding & Planetrary Camera - $479 http://www.optcorp.com/atik-gp-guiding-planetary-ccd-camera-monochrome.html New iOptron mount shipping - CEM $2499 and $3899 Deluxe Beginners Ha scope on sale - LS Deluxe on sale for $673 - reg 749 http…
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In this episode, I give you some sweet holiday deals I found on some select astronomical equipment. I share the latest news on Comet ISON, but also share some surprising variety of comets still visilble in our sky this month. All this and more on this episode of At The Eyepiece.由At The Eyepiece
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Weekly podcast devoted to discussing, astronomical equipment and events, stargazing tips, observing reports, and equipment news and reviews. Tonights episode discusses: ZWO Optical has a new Camera, the ASI034MC. Sky-Watcher USA debuts a new 18" truss-tube reflector at ASAE McNeil's Nebula All this and more on this episode of At The Eyepiece.…
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Tonight we discuss 2 naked eye comets visible right now to backyard stargazers. iOptron has raised the bar with not one but 2 new mounts, and an interesting pair of interacting galaxies you can see right from your backyard. All this and more during this episode of At The Eyepiece. iOptron CEM60 photo Set http://www.flickr.com/photos/astronewb2011/s…
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Tonights episode is prerecorded. I share some my observing and imaging session on some interesting galaxies - NGC 1084, 1055, and 925 Some nice sales out there going on, specifically OPT and CelestronHey, ever heard of TPO telescopes? Well OPT has a new lineupAstronomics shares some news on a new Astro-Tech RC lineupMallincam is at it again! Last w…
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REPEAT Our interview with Karl Krasley, avid galaxy observer. Karl also posts Galaxy Log on YouTube every month (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sSrOwlRbKfrqtjWYRThmA) and has a great business online offering unique gifts via StellarBirthdays.com. Check them out here. www.stellarbirthdays.com由At The Eyepiece
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We had some audio issues, thanks to Skype, so there will be some intermittent drops. We apologize for this, hopefully its a one time deal. And more talk on astronomical equipment, stargazing tips, observing reports and equipment reviews!由At The Eyepiece
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We are BACK! Yes, back and on a weekly schedule! Talk on astronomical equipment, stargazing tips, observing reports and equipment reviews!由At The Eyepiece
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We discuss a triple transit on Jupiter, the International Observe the Moon Night, Celestron's "Home-Run", super Sunspots, and interviews with amateurs from the 2013 Peach State Star Gaze. And more talk on astronomical equipment, stargazing tips, observing reports and equipment reviews!由At The Eyepiece
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We are BACK! Yes, back and on a weekly schedule! I just got back in a few hours ago from attending the 2013 Peach State Star Gaze! In this episode, I'll share my first light experience with iOptron ZEQ25, what I have learned about astrophotography with the CG5, and a recap of all the fun we had at the 2013 Peach State Star Gaze. And more talk on as…
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We are BACK! Yes, back and on a weekly schedule! Tonights episode we discuss; The Peach State Star Gaze - I'll be at this years PSSG! The Meade DSI II - Surprising results and what I have learned so far in my quest as a beginner astrophotographer Eyes on Comet Ison And more talk on astronomical equipment, stargazing tips, observing reports and equi…
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Its been awhile folks, but we're back! I give you an overview of SkyTools3, an observing planning software with some features for the backyard stargazer. I also give you my mini-review of the Zhumell Zoom Eyepiece. Plus as always astronomical vendor news! After all, what matters to stargazers is what's At The Eyepiece. Show Notes: http://www.everno…
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Although I will unfortunately have to miss NEAF 2013 AGAIN(!) due to personal reasons, that doesn’t mean we can speculate on what astronomical equipment will be the talk of the show. I give you my opinion on that, and a general review of what to expect at NEAF 2013 this year. I’ve been dreaming of a piece of software that could show off the Sun in …
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Global Astronomy Month is a worldwide celebration of astronomy that is coordinated by Astronomers Without Borders. This episode I'll be discussing all of the events for 2013, their specific dates, and how to find local events in your area. For more information on AWB or GAM, please visit http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/global-astronomy-month-2…
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I have to admit, I have fallen in love with my Kindle App for Android. The app has certainly invigerated my reading, and for this episode, I'll share just a few of my latest astronomical readings for this episode. I discussed the Coronado SolarMax II before, as a brief impression. This episode I'll continue that story with a bit more information, a…
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It's that time of year, for most of us anyway, when we battle the elements of cold and snow to enjoy the night sky. I'll share equipment and techniques that will help you enjoy the crisp, clear nights this winter under the stars. In addition, I'll be talking about some wonderful eyepieces in this months Product Showcase: Olivon Eyepieces. Never hea…
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One of the newest class of objects that I have been introduced to are carbon stars, and they are definitely worth sharing to my fellow stargazers. These are stars that exhibit a distinct orange to deep red hue, caused by an abundance of carbon rather than oxygen in their composition, and their variety in our night sky has surprised me. C'mon, how c…
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