The Astrocast

Christopher Page
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  • ASTRONOMY
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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. Episode 84 - Remote Rigs and How to Run Em

    21H AGO

    Episode 84 - Remote Rigs and How to Run Em

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY ASTROCAST! Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week on the show, Roo takes you through SWITCHING TO NINA! He's finally decided to pull the trigger and move away from the ASIAIR for his main widefield imaging rig, and there are a LOT of choices that need to be considered to make that happen! We also discuss some of the hardware choices that go in to it, including choosing a PC. Check out the links below for all the things we discuss this week! Finally, Roo talks about the incredibly exciting new partnership with ASTROPEAK OBSERVATORIES! If you would like to reserve one of the remaining piers for the first run (there will be more in the future of course, but early birds get in first!) make sure you join the Patreon!!!!   Not only will you get five dollars off your mount (which makes your Patreon/Discord membership free!) but you will get access to the AMAZING community of like minded individuals and all of the awesomeness that comes with it! We are also going to start doing standing monthly tutorial days where myself and others will get on video chat with the rest of the group and answer any and all questions that you might have! Finally, I probably don't need to tell you this, but Nathan, proprietor of Astropeak Observatory, is a member of the Discord as well! That's not to mention all the other incredibly bright minds that are part of the group...it really is a special collective! JOIN THE PATREON HERE, and get your discount to reserve your pier today!!! Links from today's show: SVBONY Powerbox + USB Hub (these really are amazing) The Mini PC I went with (You can go with any mini PC really, just make SURE it has a REAL processor, Ryzen! Do NOT get a N100 or N150 processor, you'll regret it!) Losmandy Dovetail Plate (I really LOVE this dovetail. It's great in pretty much every way. Highly, highly recommended. And the price can't be beat when compared with others. Ok - i guess you could pay twice as much and get a fancier color? But me...i'd rather have the extra money.) Rain Sensor Module This is the module I told you I got a 2 pack of, they're really cool! Can be programmed to arduino, ESP32, or raspberry pi! Good luck! NINA - Nighttime Imaging 'N Astronomy! The best astro-software there is!  Leviathan Optical Spectral Pro LP Filter I have one on long term loan from Leviathan, and it's incredible! It never comes off my Askar. Congrats to  Jett Spaulding, this weeks #socilamediastardust winner! Jett- you'll be entered in for a chance to win $100 and a ZWO Seestar S30 telescope at the end of the contest! Good luck, and keep up the GREAT work!  Special thanks to Nathan and Astropeak for sponsoring the giveaway, it is greatly appreciated!  We'll see you soon, until then - as always... Clear skies!  3  Roo Any links above may be affiliate links which a small portion Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    1h 8m
  2. Episode 83 - Data Management (Youtube Video!)

    JAN 1

    Episode 83 - Data Management (Youtube Video!)

    Check out the video here! - you'll wanna watch this weeks episode if ya can! This week on The Astrocast, Roo, Justin, and Parish get together to discuss Astrophotography data management, Pixinsight, Network Attached Storage, NINA, and a whole lot more, on this weeks episode of The Astrocast. If you would like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheAstrocast  On today's episode, you'll learn all about: Justin's method for dealing with MASSIVE amounts of data Parish's method for dealing with a more "normal"/human amount of data Some awesome tips and tricks for Pixinsight NAS Storage for AP Event Scheduler for NINA ..and a whole lot more! If you like the video, please subscribe!  You can also find The Astrocast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!  Links from this weeks show: Follow the Deepsky Collective on Instagram Jellyfin (Open source media server): https://jellyfin.org/  NINA: https://nighttime-imaging.eu/  A very special thank you and shout out to Parish and Justin for joining me this week. A huge heartfelt hug going out to @DylanODonnell hoping he recovers quickly, the community needs you, and you're just too great of a guy for this to hapen to. Godspeed Dylan. Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    1h 37m

  3. 12/30/2025

    HEADS UP! YouTube Premiere tomorrow night! CHECK NOTES!

    Hey everyone, it's Roo! Hope the end of 2025 is treating you well! We will be doing a SPECIAL live premier for Episode 83 of The Astrocast over on Youtube, and I hope to see you all there! I'll be live in the chat with you, so if you want to stop by and say hi, it should be happening between 7 and 9pm EST on 12/31.  The Astrocast Live Premiere on Youtube Look forward to seeing you soon, clear skies!  -Roo Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    1 min
  4. Episode 82 - Io Saturnalia!

    12/24/2025

    Episode 82 - Io Saturnalia!

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics  That's io, as in, EEE OH! "io, Saturnalia!" - shout it from the rooftops!  WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from having a nasty cold last week, and thrilled to be with you! This week on the show, we talk about some ancient Roman traditions that celebrate the winter solstice and the holidays! We also discuss the "flavor of the week", Veralux Hypermetric Stretch (That's a moutful!) along with many other topics, including an announcement about a change to the shows format starting in 2026!!! I know it sounds scary, but believe me, this is for the best, and will mean BETTER QUALITY episodes, full stop!  A huge congrats to John Walsh for winning this weeks #socialmediastardust challenge! You can check out his photo here! It's also this weeks cover art, I hope you don't mind John! i did watermark it for ya ;)  Links from this weeks episode: Sky Quality Meter (SQM) - https://bit.ly/3MJaDse Leviathan Optic Spectral Pro - https://shop.leviathanoptical.com/products/leviathan-spectral-pro Windy (iOS and Android) - https://www.windy.com Meteor Shower Calendar! - https://www.imo.net/resources/calendar/ Rain Sensor (2 pack) - https://amzn.to/4awuJzQ Dark Dragon Astronomy - https://darkdragonsastro.com/ If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason!  If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy!  The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support!  Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! Thanks for listening, clear skies! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    1h 20m

  5. 12/18/2025

    I'm Sick! :(

    Hey everyone! Hope you're doing great. Just checking in to let ya know i'm under the weather this week, been pushing myself a little too hard lately and it seems my body has finally caught up with my mind.   I'll be taking the week off to get some rest and hopefully recover quickly, and will be back with you guys in no time. Enjoy those stars for me while i'm away, and clear skies to you all! -Roo Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    2 min
  6. Episode 80 - Building an Astrophotography Processing Computer

    12/09/2025

    Episode 80 - Building an Astrophotography Processing Computer

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from Thanksgiving break, and ready to talk about Astrophotography processing PC's! This week on the show, we go deep on what matters and what may not matter quite as much when building an ideal comptuer for AP processing. It goes without saying - these are just my OPINIONS! You may completely disagree with me on much of this, and that's okay! Building a PC is great because you can make it a thousand different ways, and none are truly "wrong"!   Also - congrats to Ben for winning this weeks #socialmediastardust challenge! Finally - we end the episode with an AWESOME song! Welcome back, indeed! Remember - you can always support the show by using any of the above links to make your purchases for AP, it helps a lot!  Have you gotten your Astrocast Merch yet??? There's still time for Christmas!  Links from this week's show:  PCPartPicker.com ASI4400 MC Pro DragonLight Mobile (Flat Panel App for iPad) And a link to our always great sponsor and friends of the show, Dark Dragons Astronomy! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason!  If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy!  The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support!  Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! Thanks for listening, clear skies! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    1h 23m

  7. 12/01/2025

    The Backyard Naturalists - Interview w/Roo

    Hey everyone! We're still off  this week for the holiday break, but worry not - i'm back in the driver seat and working on an awesome episode for next week! While you wait, I thought you might enjoy listening to an interview I did on another podcast about Light Pollution!  If you like the show, feel free to check out Lori and Debbie here: The Backyard Naturalists We'll be back next week with an all new episode...it's been cloudy and rainy in Charlotte! Hope you're having clearer skies than us!  3  Roo Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    34 min
  8. Episode 78 - The Astrocast, After Dark

    11/20/2025

    Episode 78 - The Astrocast, After Dark

    ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to Late Night, with The Astrocast! This week, Roo quietly takes you on a journey through...well, you'll just have to listen for yourself and find out.  The Astrocast will be off for Thanksgiving in the USA, but we'll be back the week of 11/30 with an ALL NEW episode! Don't go anywhere!  Visit The Astrocast on Facebook! If you haven't yet, please consider donating to the show's Patreon and (more importantly) becoming a member of our private, members-only Discord!!! Shout out to our newest member, Jason!  If you just wanna be awesome, you can also show your love by buying me a coffee! This show is 100% ad free because of listeners like you, and supporters like Dark Dragons Astronomy!  The Astrocast may make a small commission from any affiliate links used in the show notes, thanks for your support!  Thanks for listening, clear skies! Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

    57 min
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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
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Astrocast
  • Show Website
    The Astrocast

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