# observing (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover observing. Page: Feed: --- ## [This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 21 – 30](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-21-30/) _2026-08-21 · Alan MacRobert · Sky & Telescope_ The waxing Moon is on its way to a not-quite-total lunar eclipse Thursday the 27th. On Friday the 21st, it's still east of Antares in the evening sky. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 21 – 30 appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/next-up-a-deep-partial-lunar-eclipse-on-aug-27-28/) _2026-08-19 · Bob King · Sky & Telescope_ A near-total lunar eclipse wraps up August's trifecta of two major eclipses and the Perseids. The post Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28 appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Spying on a Split Comet](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spying-on-a-split-comet/) _2026-08-18 · AAS Nova · Sky & Telescope_ Traversing through the solar system, a comet split in two, and a recent study used six months of observations to investigate when and why. The post Spying on a Split Comet appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [#547 - 12 Months of Messier August Edition](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/547-12-months-of-messier-august-edition/) _2026-08-17 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane identify key Messier objects to observe in August. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/thtfa9xhjgcq4vzv/AAP_Episode_54772ay2.mp3) ## [California Teen Wins 2026 National Young Astronomer Award](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/california-teen-wins-2026-national-young-astronomer-award/) _2026-08-17 · Anne Saker · Sky & Telescope_ Elizabeth Zhang of Cupertino, California, has earned the Astronomical League's National Young Astronomer award for her study of circumbinary planets. The post California Teen Wins 2026 National Young Astronomer Award appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 14 – 23](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-14-23/) _2026-08-14 · Alan MacRobert · Sky & Telescope_ After eclipsing the Sun last Wednesday, the Moon returns to the evening sky as a crescent low in twilight. Watch it pass Venus, then Spica. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 14 – 23 appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Did You See the Solar Eclipse? Here’s What We Saw, from Around the World](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/did-you-see-the-solar-eclipse-heres-what-we-saw-from-around-the-world/) _2026-08-13 · The Editors of Sky & Telescope · Sky & Telescope_ Sky & Telescope editors traveled the world, both literally and figuratively, to see the solar eclipse that darkened the world in the most magical way on August 12, 2026. Here are some of their stories. The post Did You See the Solar Eclipse? Here’s What We Saw, from Around the World appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Prepare for the Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-press-releases/prepare-for-the-lunar-eclipse-on-august-27-28-2026/) _2026-08-12 · The Editors of Sky & Telescope · Sky & Telescope_ August has one more astronomical treat in store - a deep partial lunar eclipse! The post Prepare for the Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026 appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/a-perfectly-timed-perseid-meteor-shower/) _2026-08-12 · Bob King · Sky & Telescope_ With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year. The post A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [The Helix Nebula is Hurling Clumps of Gas through Space](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/the-helix-nebula-is-hurling-clumps-of-gas-through-space/) _2026-08-12 · Monica Young · Sky & Telescope_ The star at the heart of the oft-observed Helix Nebula powered a clumpy wind before it died. Now, new images capture these clumps’ dissolution into the space between stars. The post The Helix Nebula is Hurling Clumps of Gas through Space appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XJkYcjbliJ39) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/rare-total-solar-eclipse-perseid-meteor-shower-double-header-on-august-12th/) _2026-08-11 · Bob King · Sky & Telescope_ The only total solar eclipse of the year coincides with the Perseid meteor shower. Here's what you need to know to watch the eclipse. The post Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/where-to-see-the-august-12th-solar-eclipse-online/) _2026-08-10 · The Editors of Sky & Telescope · Sky & Telescope_ View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [#546 - Planning Dark Sky Trips](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/546-planning-dark-sky-trips/) _2026-08-10 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane share thoughts on how to have a successful dark sky trip. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sz9fzwuphu5eespn/AAP_Episode_5468bbmv.mp3) ## [This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-7-16/) _2026-08-07 · Alan MacRobert · Sky & Telescope_ In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse! The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16 appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse](https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/science-campaigns-planned-for-the-august-12th-total-solar-eclipse/) _2026-08-07 · David Dickinson · Sky & Telescope_ Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th. The post Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope . ## [#545 - Observer’s Calendar for August 2026](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/545-observer-s-calendar-for-august-2026/) _2026-08-03 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2026. Show notes are available on www.actualastronomy.com [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vh9nrcwxshmg7rwk/AAP_Episode_545951c4.mp3) ## [#544 - 7” Achro Attempts at Correcting Chromatic Aberration](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/544-7-achro-attempts-at-correcting-chromatic-aberration/) _2026-07-27 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane discuss different ways to reduce chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pvgwb6uk8cntmqcy/AAP_Episode_54494us7.mp3) ## [#543 - 3D Printing and Astronomy](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/543-3d-printing-and-astronomy/) _2026-07-20 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane discuss 3D printing and how it can enhance your observing. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ps8snx8tifg7fja2/AAP_Episode_543avq0z.mp3) ## [#542 - 12 Months of Messier July Edition](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/542-12-months-of-messier-july-edition/) _2026-07-13 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane discuss well placed Messier objects to observe in July. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i43u38kq3yiuwvpw/AAP_Episode_5429u8ft.mp3) ## [#541 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2026](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/541-observer-s-calendar-for-july-2026/) _2026-07-06 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2026. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ytepwmxb3n57nzj9/AAP_Episode_5419zc8i.mp3) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5R9YqnIhkVED) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [#540 - 12 Month of Messier June Edition](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/540-12-month-of-messier-june-edition/) _2026-06-29 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane discuss some Messier objects to observe in June. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i4qw6367a6gc7btc/AAP_Episode_5407m5ji.mp3) ## [#539 - David Nagler Answers Listener Questions](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/539-david-nagler-answers-listener-questions/) _2026-06-22 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane welcome David Nagler from Televue to the show to answer listener questions. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ywegkmvqpfcyrwxw/AAP_Episode_5398h467.mp3) ## [#538 - Listener Emails](https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/538-listener-emails/) _2026-06-15 · The Actual Astronomy Podcast_ Chris and Shane get caught up and read listener emails. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jmdpj2w2i746wcbv/AAP_Episode_5386z02m.mp3)