Space Junk Podcast
1) Complete Telescope Systems vs Assembling From Components - Which is Better?
Is it better to buy a complete amateur astronomy telescope system that includes optical tube, mount, drive, etc or can you get better quality by assembling your own from individual components. D...Show More
Complete Telescope Systems vs Assembling From Components - Which is Better?
59:09 | Mar 15th, 2023
2) Backyard Observatories: Tony is Finally Building His, Should You?
Tony is finally getting to a place where he can start construction on his backyard observatory for his 20 inch reflector. In this episode, we discuss the value of having a permanent place for yo...Show More
3) The Search for Intelligence in the Universe w/ Beth Johnson from SETI Institute
We have a guest today! Beth Johnson from the SETI Institute kindly agreed to join us to talk about her role at the SETI Institute and what they are doing to help us find signs of intelligence in...Show More
The Search for Intelligence in the Universe w/ Beth Johnson from SETI Institute
1:01:36 | Feb 1st, 2023
4) How Autoguiders Can Help You Find the Meaning of Life
Tony's been thinking a lot out his life and the meaning it holds. Getting philosophical, Dustin helps Tony realize that autoguiders are the key to understanding. --- Support this podcast: htt...Show More
5) Askar Astrographs // Degree for an Astronomy Job? // Becoming an Expert
Dustin has been using the new line of astrographs from Askar/Sharpstar and tells us a little about them. Astrographs are more ubiquitous now that imaging has become so mainstream. Tony also talk...Show More
6) New iOptron Mounts // The Growing Problem of LED Streetlighting
Dustin's been using some of the new iOptron mounts that have recently come out and he talks about his experiences with them. Tony wonders about the effects of the growing use of LED lighting in ...Show More
7) NASA's Artemis Mission: What is Tony's Problem?
We're Podchatting, did you know that? Tony ventures into the realm of saying what's on his mind. Dustin and Tony discuss the Artemis mission and Tony has thoughts. They also talk gear, ast...Show More
8) Space Junk Podcast is Back
OK so we decided to pick this back up again. Tony and Dustin are back talking astronomy and telescopes and we hope you'll join us! Please send us any input you have and you're always welco...Show More
9) The Search for the Perfect Telescope; Camera Resolution Wars - It's like magnification all over again
This episode was prompted by an email from Matt who wanted to sort out WHY different telescopes are better than others. In this episode, I'll break down all the different telescope types and try...Show More
10) Pro-Am Astronomy Collaboration; Celestron RASA and Other Wide Field Telescopes
More than any other aspect of amateur astronomy, using your equipment to get involved in professional astronomy is growing the fastest. In this episode, we explore ways you can use your stuff to...Show More
Pro-Am Astronomy Collaboration; Celestron RASA and Other Wide Field Telescopes
1:03:06 | Mar 4th, 2022