The Astrocast

Christopher Page
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A podcast about Astrophotography and Astronomy. Deep dive discussions into all things Astro. Gear, Best Practices, Interviews, and everything in between. 

  1. 1 day ago

    Episode 103 - Meteor Showers, meet Networking Powers!

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics | 🪐 365 Astronomy Please note!! When using affiliate links, PLEASE check and make sure you don't have an active ad-blocker/incognito mode on, as it will prevent the link from working. We also would like to welcome 365Astronomy as a new affiliate with the Astrocast! This affiliate has been requested for our friends across the pond in Europe, so I hope someone will use it. Thanks for your support!!! Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and chats about getting back to basics, watching meteor showers with friends and family, and lots of new software for managing shared/networked folders and files.  RustDesk: https://rustdesk.com/ SyncThing: https://syncthing.net/ Home Assistant: https://www.home-assistant.io/ Affiliate links to popular Astrogear!  ASI2600MC Pro - Cooled Astronomy Camera: https://bit.ly/4ymcjLD ASI2600MM Pro (Mono) - https://bit.ly/3RsqQVr ASI6200MC Pro (Full Frame OSC) - https://bit.ly/4h4iFsN ASI6200MM Pro (Full Frame Mono) -- https://bit.ly/4yIhZ2u AM3N Harmonic Drive Mount (w/tripod) - https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 Seestar S30 Pro Smart Scope : https://bit.ly/4hH14Hp Want to run a remote rig??? You can build your own version of my remote rig! The only things I don't have listed here yet are the DeepSkyDad FP2 and Dew heaters. I'm workin on that!  GLI.Net Comet - Remote KVM : https://amzn.to/4fF9GNp ASI2600MC Pro - Cooled Astronomy Camera: https://bit.ly/4ymcjLD ASI120MM Mini - Guide Camera: https://bit.ly/4vwbs8b AM3N Harmonic Drive Mount (w/tripod) - https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 Mini PC - https://amzn.to/4gHGLcH ZWO EAF - Focuser: https://bit.ly/4yIEf1X ZWO CAA - Rotator/Camera Angle Adjuster: https://bit.ly/4pnFoC6 ZWO 5X2” EFW Filter Wheel (2025) - Filter Wheel: https://bit.ly/4w9Kkxa SVBONY SV241 Pro - Power Hub: https://amzn.to/4h1lsD9 APC BE600M1 - UPS Battery Backup: https://amzn.to/4f8snci NETGEAR GS305E - Network Switch: https://amzn.to/44v2uNE TP-Link Tapo P316M - Smart Power Strip (HS300 successor/equivalent): https://amzn.to/4ymeJdb Please note - these are affiliate links and The Astrocast receives a small percentage of the profits from the seller. The prices do not change for you, and it benefits the show. Win win!  Get your AC Merch Today - https://qcroo.com/store Thanks for your support! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to make a 1 time contribution, please feel free to at Buy me a Coffee! If this kind of content is up your alley, please consider joining our Patreon! You'll get access to the incredible members only Discord where we all chat 24/7! Find us on Facebook! - if you don't join the Patreon, please stop by and say hi! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 103 - Meteor Showers, meet Networking Powers!

  2. 7 Aug

    Episode 102 - Reflect Deez Orbitals

    WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo sits down this week for a quick catch up with you guys to discuss his next project, and the ongoing NONSENSE that is Reflect Orbital. This one gets a little spicy, fair warning!!! Read the FCC Petition from AAS here.  CALL OR WRITE YOUR LOCAL POLITICIANS! MAKE them do SOMETHING!  Join our Patreon, and get access to the BEST community in AP!: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast 🛒 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links below are affiliate links. The Astrocast may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ad blockers, incognito browsing and strict tracking protection may interfere with affiliate tracking. Thank you for supporting the show! ✨ SHOP WITH THE ASTROCAST Agena Astro: https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=8632339.cb455f High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8141859.a5f5d85 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4n0OMsz First Light Optics: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/index/ref/astrocast/ 🔭 GEAR DISCUSSED Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L: https://amzn.to/3S6iyTi ZWO ASI6200MM Pro: https://bit.ly/4yIhZ2u ZWO ASI6200MC Pro: https://bit.ly/4h4iFsN ZWO AM3N with tripod: https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 ZWO Seestar S30 Pro: https://bit.ly/4hH14Hp 🌌 BUILD ROO’S REMOTE RIG GL.iNet Comet Remote KVM: https://amzn.to/4fF9GNp ZWO ASI2600MC Pro: https://bit.ly/4ymcjLD ZWO ASI2600MM Pro: https://bit.ly/3RsqQVr ZWO ASI120MM Mini: https://bit.ly/4vwbs8b ZWO AM3N: https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 Mini PC: https://amzn.to/4gHGLcH ZWO EAF: https://bit.ly/4yIEf1X ZWO CAA Rotator: https://bit.ly/4pnFoC6 ZWO 5 × 2-inch EFW: https://bit.ly/4w9Kkxa SVBONY SV241 Pro Power Hub: https://amzn.to/4h1lsD9 APC BE600M1 UPS: https://amzn.to/4f8snci NETGEAR GS305E Switch: https://amzn.to/44v2uNE TP-Link Tapo P316M Power Strip: https://amzn.to/4ymeJdb 👕 SUPPORT THE SHOW Astrocast merch: https://qcroo.com/store Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theastrocast Join our Patreon and members-only Discord: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

  3. 31 Jul

    Episode 101 - Nico is Back!

    **YOUTUBE VERSION HERE!!!*** - you'll wanna see this! How big does another galaxy look with the naked eye? In Chile’s Atacama Desert, Nico Carver saw the Large Magellanic Cloud hanging in the sky—so large that members of his group initially thought it was an ordinary cloud! Welcome BACK to The Astrocast! Roo sits down with Nico Carver of Nebula Photos to discuss his Atacama astrophotography workshop, the Southern Milky Way, 3D-printed astro gear, AI, smart scopes, remote observatories, mono versus one-shot color and much more. We also explore Nico’s incredible images of Gamma Velorum, the Vela Supernova Remnant, the LMC, Corona Australis and the Southern Cross-to-Carina region. Thank you to Nico for being such a wonderful friend of the show! 🔭 NICO CARVER / NEBULA PHOTOS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_gBdHekc74feh0bWqKJ1Q Website: https://www.nebulaphotos.com/ AstroBin: https://app.astrobin.com/u/nebulaphotos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nebulaphotos 🛒 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links below are affiliate links. The Astrocast may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ad blockers, incognito browsing and strict tracking protection may interfere with affiliate tracking. Thank you for supporting the show! ✨ SHOP WITH THE ASTROCAST Agena Astro: https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=8632339.cb455f High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=8141859.a5f5d85 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4n0OMsz First Light Optics: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/index/ref/astrocast/ 🔭 GEAR DISCUSSED Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L: https://amzn.to/3S6iyTi ZWO ASI6200MM Pro: https://bit.ly/4yIhZ2u ZWO ASI6200MC Pro: https://bit.ly/4h4iFsN ZWO AM3N with tripod: https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 ZWO Seestar S30 Pro: https://bit.ly/4hH14Hp 🌌 BUILD ROO’S REMOTE RIG GL.iNet Comet Remote KVM: https://amzn.to/4fF9GNp ZWO ASI2600MC Pro: https://bit.ly/4ymcjLD ZWO ASI2600MM Pro: https://bit.ly/3RsqQVr ZWO ASI120MM Mini: https://bit.ly/4vwbs8b ZWO AM3N: https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 Mini PC: https://amzn.to/4gHGLcH ZWO EAF: https://bit.ly/4yIEf1X ZWO CAA Rotator: https://bit.ly/4pnFoC6 ZWO 5 × 2-inch EFW: https://bit.ly/4w9Kkxa SVBONY SV241 Pro Power Hub: https://amzn.to/4h1lsD9 APC BE600M1 UPS: https://amzn.to/4f8snci NETGEAR GS305E Switch: https://amzn.to/44v2uNE TP-Link Tapo P316M Power Strip: https://amzn.to/4ymeJdb 👕 SUPPORT THE SHOW Astrocast merch: https://qcroo.com/store Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theastrocast Join our Patreon and members-only Discord: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast 🕒 CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome Back, Nico Carver! 4:31 The Rise of 3D-Printed Astro Gear 11:42 Collimation and Continuing to Learn 15:30 AI in Astrophotography 22:20 Nico’s Atacama Adventure 27:23 The Travel Rig and Imaging Plan 35:10 Imaging Under Atacama Skies 41:32 Seeing the LMC Naked-Eye 43:39 Dark Skies vs. Remote Imaging 45:32 Leading Astrophotography Workshops 49:57 Friendship and the Astronomy Community 56:28 Gamma Velorum and the Vela Supernova Remnant 1:03:22 Nico’s Large Magellanic Cloud Image 1:06:39 The Southern Milky Way 1:15:07 Flamingos, Vicuñas and Rainbow Valley 1:17:05 Teaching Image Processing 1:19:24 Listener Questions 1:21:51 Imaging Under Heavy Light Pollution 1:25:57 Gatekeeping and Smart Telescopes 1:29:11 Remote Imaging Lessons 1:33:50 Mono vs. One-Shot Color 1:39:09 Nico’s Future Projects and Giant Prints 1:44:07 Managing YouTube, Patreon and Burnout 1:47:11 Nico’s Astronomy Tattoos 1:48:03 The Astrocast Outro #Astrophotography #Astronomy #NebulaPhotos Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 101 - Nico is Back!

  4. 17 Jul

    EPISODE 100 - BORTLE 1 OR BUST (part 2)

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics **Please note!! When using affiliate links, PLEASE check and make sure you don't have an ad blocker, incognito mode, or blocked cookies... thank you for your support!!!**  WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! WATCH this weeks new episode on YouTube! LOTS of video content! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UZA-h5MTw We’re celebrating Episode 100 with a full-length road-trip adventure from Charlotte to the Bortle 1 skies of Utah. Join Parish and me as we visit Astro Peak, build remote observatory rigs, image under some of the darkest skies in the country, and reflect on 100 episodes of The Astrocast. JOIN THE ASTROCAST PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast SUPPORT THE SHOW ON BUY ME A COFFEE https://buymeacoffee.com/theastrocast GET ASTROCAST MERCH https://qcroo.com/store JOIN US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TheAstrocastPod AFFILIATE LINKS — PAID LINKS Purchases made through the links below may earn The Astrocast a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some ad blockers and strict privacy settings may prevent affiliate referral tracking. Thank you for supporting the show! BUILD YOUR OWN REMOTE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY RIG — AFFILIATE LINKS I’m still adding the DeepSkyDad FP2 flat panel and dew heaters, but here is the rest of the setup: GL.iNet Comet Remote KVM https://amzn.to/4fF9GNp ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Cooled Astronomy Camera https://bit.ly/4ymcjLD ZWO ASI120MM Mini Guide Camera https://bit.ly/4vwbs8b ZWO AM3N Harmonic Drive Mount with Tripod https://bit.ly/4ysuIX1 Mini PC https://amzn.to/4gHGLcH ZWO EAF Electronic Automatic Focuser https://bit.ly/4yIEf1X ZWO CAA Camera Angle Adjuster https://bit.ly/4pnFoC6 ZWO 5 x 2-inch EFW Filter Wheel https://bit.ly/4w9Kkxa SVBONY SV241 Pro Power Hub https://amzn.to/4h1lsD9 APC BE600M1 UPS Battery Backup https://amzn.to/4f8snci NETGEAR GS305E Network Switch https://amzn.to/44v2uNE TP-Link Tapo P316M Smart Power Strip https://amzn.to/4ymeJdb If this kind of trip sounds great to you, consider joining our Patreon. You’ll get access to our members-only Discord, where 99% of adventures like these begin. While Parish and I were heading for Bortle 1 in the United States, our friend and cohost Mark was meeting up with other listeners in Europe. Stay tuned for that episode! Thank you for helping The Astrocast celebrate 100 episodes in style. Please stop by Facebook, YouTube, or—better yet—the Discord and say hello! CHAPTERS 00:00 Why We Didn’t Fly 01:00 Episode 100 & Astro Peak Update 02:57 The CEM26 Remote-Mount Mistake 07:07 Supporting The Astrocast 09:23 First Night at Astro Peak 11:45 Utah Drive & First Light 2027 15:34 Bortle 1 Skies & 100 Episodes 18:43 The 100th-Episode Intro 19:42 Final Night Under Bortle 1 Skies 22:15 The Road From Charlotte to Utah 24:11 Building Astro Peak Observatory 26:05 First Piers & Parish’s Astro-Physics AP1100GTO 30:48 Polar Alignment and First Light 35:24 Five-Minute Unguided M81 37:06 Sleeping Under the Milky Way 39:26 Building the Remote Observatory Rigs 45:26 Rho Ophiuchi and the Bortle 1 Sky 46:31 The Otherworldly Drive Across Utah 50:18 Ticaboo Lodge and Mile Marker 13 1:02:29 Setting Up a Bortle 1 Imaging Night 1:10:15 Seestar, Rho Ophiuchi & 30-Second Exposures 1:17:12 The 2027 Astrocast Listener Meetup 1:23:03 Satellites, Space Ads & Saving the Night Sky 1:30:14 Cosmic Perspective, Learning the Sky & Polar Alignment 1:35:46 Parish’s Astrophotography Gear Journey 1:43:44 Modern Star Trackers & Rethinking Smart Telescopes 1:58:19 Harmonic Mounts & Ultimate Travel Rigs 2:10:26 Integration Time, Processing & Growth 2:14:08 Friendship and the Astrocast Community 2:23:24 Life Is Short, Saturn & Endless Possibilities 2:28:41 Remote Observatories and the People Who Inspire Us 2:36:48 Final Thoughts Under the Milky Way 2:39:28 The Astrocast Song 2:42:41 Dropping Off Parish & Heading Home 2:46:13 Road-Trip Essentials & Remote-Rig Backups 2:59:34 Laws, Sober Driving & Mountain Safety 3:05:27 Speed, Police, Brakes & Mountain Descents 3:12:30 No Cell Service, Satellites & Starlink Mini 3:25:01 Portable Fridge, Missouri Roads & Desert Comforts 3:34:27 Scorpions, Wildlife & Remote-Site Safety 3:41:57 Protecting Gear and Choosing Hotels 3:48:51 Why You Should Bring a Friend 3:55:34 Rental-Car Lessons & Two-Person Benefits 4:00:20 Driving Limits and Knowing When to Stop 4:04:16 Blue Horsehead First Light & Astro Peak Thanks 4:07:01 Thank You, Astrocast Family 4:07:55 Clear Skies Questions or comments? [Roo@TheAstrocast.com](mailto:Roo@TheAstrocast.com) Clear skies, and thank you for watching! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    EPISODE 100 - BORTLE 1 OR BUST (part 2)

  5. 6 Jul

    Episode 99 - Bortle 1 or Bust (Part 1 of 2)

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!  We have a FULL video component with this weeks episode, which you can find here! There's some truly beautiful scenery while me and Parish make our way to the middle of nowhere! We drove nearly 5,000 miles in 10 days for an EPIC run to the Darkest Skies N. America has to offer!!! If you happen to watch the YouTube video, please give a like and comment, and subscribe! The Astrocast will have a lot more video content coming this year, so make sure you're subscribed! If this kind of trip sounds great to you, please consider joining our Patreon! You'll get access to the incredible members only Discord where 99 percent of plans like these hatch! While me and Parish we're heading for Bortle 1 in the US, our friend and cohost Mark was meeting up with other listeners in Europe! Stay tuned for that episode, it's coming! Thank you so much for all of your support, as the Astrocast prepares to celebrate it's 100th episode in STYLE! Find us on Facebook! - if you don't join the Patreon, please stop by and say hi! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 99 - Bortle 1 or Bust (Part 1 of 2)

  6. 12 Jun

    Bortle 1 or BUST

    Just a quick check in from the Tennessee rest area!!! If you’re seeing this because you scanned the QR code, welcome to the Astrocast Family!!! clear skies!  Roo Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    Bortle 1 or BUST

  7. 3 Jun

    Episode 98 - Let's talk Astro (w/Justin and Parish)

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with his buddies Justin and Parish to talk Astrophotography! Remote imaging, Rokinon 135's, SSDs, HDDs, and everything in between! This is an EXTRA-LENGTH episode, so get comfy, and hopefully under a dark clear sky! Special thanks to Justin and Parish for spending the evening talking AP with me.  Here's a link to the m48 Flange we discuss during the back half of the show, guaranteed to make your Rokinon/Samyang 135 a better rig! First Light Optics M48 to Samyang/Rokinon 135 Flange The Bambuu Labs 3d printing debacle! Great USB Cables we were discussing The prior links are affiliate links that help the show! If you make a purchase through one of them, you get the same great price, but a small cut of the profit goes to support The Astrocast. Thanks for your support! Join our PATREON! Become a member of The Astrocast Family today, and talk with us whenever ya please! You will get access to the AC Discord right away, and you'll love it! I also send a personal video thank you to every single person who joins, I greatly appreciate your support!  Quick disclaimer: this is a discussion based on our opinions, interpretations, and publicly available information. Nothing we say should be taken as a legal claim, accusation, or statement of fact about anyone’s guilt, intent, liability, or wrongdoing. We’re here to comment, speculate, and discuss not to litigate.  Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 98 - Let's talk Astro (w/Justin and Parish)

  8. 30 May

    AC Shorts (Trips a comin)

    Hey Guys! Happy weekend :) 3 Roo Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

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A podcast about Astrophotography and Astronomy. Deep dive discussions into all things Astro. Gear, Best Practices, Interviews, and everything in between. 

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  • Creator
    Christopher Page
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Astrocast
  • Show Website
    The Astrocast

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