Observers Notebook

Episode 38 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Minor Planet Observer Brian D. Warner Brian share his insights into what it takes to make scientifically useful observations of Minor Planets. You can contact Brian at: brian@MinorPlanetObserver.com Center for Solar System Studies (CS3): http://www.planetarysciences.org/ Minor Planet Info http://minorplanet.info/ A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Lightcurve-Photometry-Analysis-Astronomy/dp/3319327496/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515026852&sr=8-1&keywords=brian+d+warner For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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 iTunes: https://itunes

Episode 32 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill on the subject of Lunar/Planetary and Solar astrophotography. Rik and I talk about the differences in various types of astrophotography, the equipment and helpful tips to those wanting to get started in this exciting aspect of astronomy and contact information. You can contact Rik at: rhill@lpl.arizona.edu Celestron NextImage 10 https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-NexImage-10MP-Detailed-Planetary/dp/B01LZ4XXAF/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1507329395&sr=8-6&keywords=celestron%2Bcamera&th=1 RegiStax http://www.astronomie.be/registax/ WinJUPOS http://www.grischa-hahn.homepage.t-online.de/ iMerge http://jaggedplanet.com/iMerge.asp 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

Episode 36 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Wayne Bailey the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section. Wayne will discuss the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse set for January 31, 2018, and Waynes’s contact information. You can contact Wayne at: wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org You can send your observations and photos of the eclipse to Mike Reynolds at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu NASA’s page on the Total Lunar Eclipse https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2018Jan31T.pdf Sky & Telescope http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/january-lunar-eclipse/ 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Stev

Episode 35 This episode of the Observers Notebook podcast Tim talks to the newly appointed Executive Director of the ALPO, Richard Schmude and we talk about what he has planned during his tenure as the Executive Director. You can contact Richard at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.

Episode 34 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Roger Venable. Roger gives us an update to what we can expect in the upcoming 2018 Mars Opposition. He also talks about the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information. You can contact Roger at: rjvmd@hughes.net For additional information on the ALPO Mars Section: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/marsobservers/info For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 33 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us an update on the upcoming bright comets for 2018! It looks like it is going to be a nice year for comet observing. Carl also discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org You can get more information on the Comets of 2018 here: http://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comets http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/ https://theskylive.com/comets https://in-the-sky.org/data/comets.php http://www.heavens-above.com/Comets.aspx?lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT The latest from the ALPO Comets Section: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Obser

Episode 32 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Geminds Meteor Shower peaking the morning of December 14, 2017. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net The ALPO Metoer Section link for the 2017 Geminids http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=151 The link for the details on the Geminids meteor shower: https://www.amsmeteors.org/2017/12/viewing-the-geminid-meteor-shower-in-2017/ For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit: http://www.amsmeteors.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 iTunes: https:/

Episode 31 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section Coordinator, Brian Cudnik. Brian gives us a brief history of the Lunar Meteoric Impact Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Brian at: cudnik@sbcglobal.net Lunar Meteoric impact website: http://alpo-astronomy.org/lunarupload/lunimpacts.htm For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 30 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Remote Planets Section Coordinator, Richard Schmude. Richard gives us a brief history of the Remote Planets Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Richard at: Schmude@gordonstate.edu For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 29 August 16, 1938 - July 26, 2018 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to John Westfall. John joined the Geography Department in 1968; In 2005 appointed Professor Emeritus from SF State University. With the ALPO has held the positions of Lunar Recorder, Associate Director, Editor and Director. John is currently the coordinator of the Mercury and Venus transit section and of the Galilean satellite eclipse-timing program. Author of a critically acclaimed book- "Atlas of the Lunar Terminator". John talks at length about what amazing changes he has witnessed in his years in the ALPO. You can contact John at: johnwestfall@comcast.net For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: h

Episode 28 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford about the upcoming Orionids Meteor Shower peaking the morning of October 22 2017. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor Shower, how and where to observe and details on reporting your observations, and contact information. You can contact Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net The ALPO Metoer Section link for the 2017 Orionids http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/meteorblog/?p=171 The link for the details on the Orionids meteor shower: https://www.amsmeteors.org/2017/10/meteor-activity-outlook-for-october-14-20-2017/ For the latest information from the ALPO Meteor Section you can visit: http://www.amsmeteors.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 iTunes: htt

Episode 27 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mars Section Coordinator, Jim Melka. Jim gives us a brief history of the Mars Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. Plus additional information on the 2017 ALPO convention in Athen Georgia. You can contact Jim at: jim.melka@alpo-astronomy.org For additional information on the ALPO Mars Section: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/marsobservers/info For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo

Episode 26 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Saturn Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Saturn Section and discusses what’s happening on Saturn right now during it 2017 Apparition and also what observations could be in conjunction with the Cassini Mission ending, and contact information. You can contact Julius at: jlbaina@msn.com Additional information on the ALPO Saturn section can be found here: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturnblog/ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Saturn-ALPO/info Saturn Section Observing Forms: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/saturn/satfrms.html Saturn and How to Observe it, By Julius Benton https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Observe-Astronomers-Observing-Guides/dp/1852338873/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504052075&sr=8-1&keywords=julius+benton For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The Observers Notebook on twitter: @ObserversNBPod You can also support this

Show Notes 25 Episode 25 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson gives his State of the Podcast- Podcast. Tim discusses where the podcat has come and where it is going, along the way thanking those who have helped out along the way. Tim also discusses the power of the internet with his recent visit The Edge podcast on the Trek FM network. You can contact Tim at: cometman@cometman.net Diana Liston’s etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/desertnightsstudio For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ The Observers Notebook on twitter: @ObserversNBPod You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 24 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to ALPO Meteorite Section Leader, Dolores Hill. Dolores gives us a brief history of the Meteorite Section and discusses what’s up with rain gutter meteorites, ALH 84001 the Martian meteorite and what is needed to contribute to the section, and contact information. You can contact Dolores at: dhill@lpl.arizona.edu For more informarion on the Meteorite Section: http://alpo-astronomy.org/meteorite/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can join the ALPO here: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=39 You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-pod

Episode 23 In this special edition episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson covers the 2017 Total Eclipse with his travel log and interviews with various people along the way. I want to thank everyone that allowed me to interview them along the way. You can watch the video I made from Madras Oregon during the eclipse here: https://youtu.be/zKLfDQvd2M8 The Observers Notebook on twitter: @ObserversNBPod For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/ I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 22 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Founder of Explore Scientific and past VP of Meade Instruments, Scott Roberts. Tim and Scott have a great conversation about telescopes, the future of telescopes and also his new company Explore Scientific. I want to thank our Patreon producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop. You can contact Scott at: 949-637-9075 You can visit Explore Scientific at: https://explorescientificusa.com/ 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 Follow us on Twitter @ObserversNBPod Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 21 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Ken Poshedly about the upcoming ALPO convention planned for October of this year. Ken gives us an enlightening discussion on the plans, lodging and speaker lineup and attendee information for the event in Athens Georgia. You can contact Ken at: ken.poshedly@alpo-astronomy.org You can get the registration information here: http://cometman.net/alpo/ALPO 2017 Convention.pdf You can get additional information on the conference here: loris@physat.uga.edu Lodging information is available by calling this number: 706-542-2139 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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 20 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Transient Phenomena Section Coordinator, Tony Cook. Tony gives us a brief history of the Lunar Transient Phenomena Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Tony at: tony.cook@alpo-astronomy.org The Twitter LTP alert site is on: https://twitter.com/lunarnaut For Repeat illumination predications of features to observe to match past LTP observers can use: http://users.aber.ac.uk/atc/lunar_schedule.htm If there are not enough objects on the Moon to study they can try a less sanitized version: http://users.aber.ac.uk/atc/tlp/tlp.htm In terms of work done elsewhere on LTP there is a good page on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_lunar_phenomenon A very good account of the 1963 Aristarchus event by Greenacre and Barr can be found on: http://www.the1

Episode 19 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Comets Section Coordinator, Carl Hergenrother. Carl gives us a brief history of the Comets Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, and contact information. You can contact Carl at: carl.hergenrother@alpo-astronomy.org The latest from the ALPO Comets Section: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/cometblog/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: http://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 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producer of this podcast, Steve Siedentop for his generous support of the Observers Notebook.