13 episodes

Sharing stories from astrophotographers around the world

Because its the people of astrophotography who emit the most light

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B a c k y a r d e r s @sa_astro

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Sharing stories from astrophotographers around the world

Because its the people of astrophotography who emit the most light

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    B a c k y a r d e r s #10: Fraser Cain

    B a c k y a r d e r s #10: Fraser Cain

    The truth is out there!

    ... and Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today will help you navigate it, from a scientific perspective. 

    We enjoyed a great conversation last year and I think you will enjoy listening to Fraser as much as I do. 

    Check out his work at universetoday.com and also find his podcasts and YouTube content in all the usual places.

    (X-Files audio is copyright to The Walt Disney Company and used here within Transformative Use provisions)

    Backing music: Backyarders Theme, Clear Skies, and Hydrogen alpha, written performed and recorded by Under Southern Skies / @sa_astro .


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Backyarder Story: What to do with a new discovery?

    Backyarder Story: What to do with a new discovery?

    Over the past month, I worked hard to disprove my enthusiastic hunch that I had discovered an unnamed nebula in Scorpius.

    This is the story of how the power of the internet glued my feet back to the floor, and might contain some handy references for you or someone you appreciate, who might occasionally require similar adhesion. 

    This audio is lifted from a YouTube video coming soon to my channel: Under Southern Skies. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDtps37oxaSINgwOgugwIdA

    There you will be able to see more images of the object I am talking about, as well as briefly visiting the webpages and articles I refer to consulting. Keep an eye on the channel for the video.



    Websites referred to in this podcast episode:

    nova.astrometry.net/upload

    worldwidetelescope.org

    telescopius.com

    aladin.u-strasbg.fr/AladinLite/

    simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/

    galaxymap.org

    iau.org/public/themes/discoveries/



    Intro music: Space Lady, Slynk (YT Music Archive)


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    • 10 min
    B a c k y a r d e r s #9: Mikhaile Savary

    B a c k y a r d e r s #9: Mikhaile Savary

    Look! Up in the sky...

    Is it a comet? A cluster?

    No... it is @starboy32285 coming to encourage you to keep going.

    In this episode of Backyarders I talk to his alter ego, Mikhaile Savary, about where his positivity super powers come from. 

    Check out his work on Instagram while you listen.



    Intro music: Scott Holmes Music - We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky

    Outtro music: Scott Holmes Music - Signals

    Used under a Creative Commons Licence.


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    • 1 hr 8 min
    My Backyarder Story: Joran Keij

    My Backyarder Story: Joran Keij

    Joran Keij otherwise known as @j_k_s_photons_official on Instagram takes us through his backyard in Belgium, equipment, memorable night sky experiences. You'll relate to his work overcoming the challenges of achieving the astrophotography images he is aiming for, and hear about his hopes for the future.

    My Backyarder Story is a new way you can share your astrophotography story in your own time. 

    Visit aimglass.sitebeat.site and click on the blue "Share my Backyarder Story" button at the top of the page to find out how you can share your story. 



    Music Credit:

    Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula



    Shared under the following licence:

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    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode


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    • 9 min
    B a c k y a r d e r s #8 Dr. David Malin: Humanity and Light

    B a c k y a r d e r s #8 Dr. David Malin: Humanity and Light

    Dr. David Malin showed the world the true colour of starlight.
    Hear him speak about the experience of developing the techniques that made photographs of deep sky objects accessible to the world.

    Special foreword provided by Robert Nemiroff, NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: apod.nasa.gov/apod

    Some of Dr. Malin's contributions:
    Sitting at Prime Focus in the AAO: https://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2005.118/self-portrait
    AAO Image Archive: https://images.datacentral.org.au/
    Dr. Malin's website: https://www.davidmalin.com/dfm/general/malin.html
    Malin 1 (largest known spiral) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malin_1
    David Malin Awards: https://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/news_events/astrofest/awards/

    Backing audio:
    Ambient 1 - Ollie's Astro
    ( a fellow astrophotographer! - find him on Instagram @olliesastro )
    End audio:
    Space Walk - Ketsa
    (Used under a creative commons licence)
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    • 49 min
    B a c k y a r d e r s #7: Trevor Jones: Rocking Out

    B a c k y a r d e r s #7: Trevor Jones: Rocking Out

    Drummer, birder, astrophotographer, creator, partner. 

    Trevor Jones is relatable for a reason.

    Listen to his story and rock out with us for awhile.



    Find out more about Trevor's work here:

    https://astrobackyard.com/



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    Backing music credits:

    Magic Christian - All Da Stars

    Scott Holmes Music - We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky

    Scott Holmes Music - Signals

    Found on the Free Music Archive and used under the following licenses:

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

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    • 48 min

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