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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.

Observers Notebook Tim Robertson

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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.

    The Observers Notebook- Spring Time Meteor Showers 2024

    The Observers Notebook- Spring Time Meteor Showers 2024

    Episode 185

    In 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.net

    International Meteor Organization
    https://www.imo.net/

    For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit:
    http://www.amsmeteors.org/

    Meteors From Space Website:
    https://www.meteorshowers.org/view/Eta-Aquariids

    All Sky Camera
    https://www.alcor-system.com/new/AllSky/Alphea_camera.html

    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/ObserversNotebook

    Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

    Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

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    I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

    Our Patreons:
    Jerry White
    Jason Inman
    Matt Will
    Steve Seidentop
    Stephen Bennett
    Michael Moyer
    Shawn Dilles
    Frank Schenck
    Damian Allis
    Carl Hergenrother
    Julian Parks
    Michael McShan
    Michael Blake
    Nick Evetts
    Rik Hill
    Stan Sienkiewicz

    • 30 min
    The Observers Notebook- Rica French

    The Observers Notebook- Rica French

    Episode 184

    In 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.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/ObserversNotebook

    Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

    Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

    Subscribe on iTunes:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

    I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

    Our Patreons:
    Jerry White
    Jason Inman
    Matt Will
    Steve Seidentop
    Stephen Bennett
    Michael Moyer
    Shawn Dilles
    Frank Schenck
    Damian Allis
    Carl Hergenrother
    Julian Parks
    Michael McShan
    Michael Blake
    Nick Evetts
    Rik Hill
    Stan Sienkiewicz

    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Observers Notebook- The SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope

    The Observers Notebook- The SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope

    Episode 183

    In 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.com

    The SeeStar website
    https://www.seestar.com/

    Measuring asteroid rotation with the Seestar.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5nqQgb3bB8

    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/ObserversNotebook

    Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

    Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

    Subscribe on iTunes:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

    I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

    Our Patreons:
    Jerry White
    Jason Inman
    Matt Will
    Steve Seidentop
    Stephen Bennett
    Michael Moyer
    Shawn Dilles
    Frank Schenck
    Damian Allis
    Carl Hergenrother
    Julian Parks
    Michael McShan
    Michael Blake
    Nick Evetts
    Rik Hill
    Stan Sienkiewicz

    • 45 min
    The Observers Notebook- Pranvera Hyseni returns

    The Observers Notebook- Pranvera Hyseni returns

    Episode 182

    In 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 University of California, Santa Cruz.

    You can contact Pranvera at:
    lelahyseni@hotmail.com

    Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Facebook page:
    https://www.facebook.com/pg/Astronomy-Outreach-of-Kosovo-1403858876575289

    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/ObserversNotebook

    Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

    Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

    Subscribe on iTunes:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

    I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

    Our Patreons:
    Jerry White
    Jason Inman
    Matt Will
    Steve Seidentop
    Stephen Bennett
    Michael Moyer
    Shawn Dilles
    Frank Schenck
    Damian Allis
    Carl Hergenrother
    Julian Parks
    Michael McShan
    Michael Blake
    Nick Evetts
    Rik Hill
    Stan Sienkiewicz

    • 48 min
    The Observers Notebook- Profile of Alan Hale

    The Observers Notebook- Profile of Alan Hale

    Episode 181

    In 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.org

    Everybody’s Comet
    https://www.amazon.com/Everybodys-Comet-Laymans-Guide-Hale-Bopp/dp/0944383386/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QLD55TJWVGSX&keywords=alan+hale&qid=1704567424&sprefix=alan+hale%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-2

    The Earthrise website
    http://www.earthriseinstitute.org/

    HaleBopp.org
    http://earthriseinstitute.org/is20home.html

    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/ObserversNotebook

    Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

    Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

    Subscribe on iTunes:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

    I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

    Our Patreons:
    Jerry White
    Jason Inman
    Matt Will
    Steve Seidentop
    Stephen Bennett
    Michael Moyer
    Shawn Dilles
    Frank Schenck
    Damian Allis
    Carl Hergenrother
    Julian Parks
    Michael McShan
    Michael Blake
    Nick Evetts
    Rik Hill
    Stan Sienkiewic

    • 46 min
    The Observers Notebook- The State of the ALPO

    The Observers Notebook- The State of the ALPO

    Episode 180

    In 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.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.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook

    Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

    Subscribe on our YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers

    Subscribe on iTunes:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

    I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook.

    Our Patreons:
    Jerry White
    Jason Inman
    Matt Will
    Steve Seidentop
    Stephen Bennett
    Michael Moyer
    Shawn Dilles
    Frank Schenck
    Damian Allis
    Carl Hergenrother
    Julian Parks
    Michael McShan
    Michael Blake
    Nick Evetts
    Rik Hill
    Stan Sienkiewicz

    • 39 min

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