This December sure has been interesting! Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the myriad of mysterious drone sightings that began in New Jersey in November. In this episode, we tell the story of the drong sightings, explain what a drone is, what they’re used for, along with tips to identify that what you’re seeing is actually a drone and not a plane or helicopter in the distance.

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In this episode, we explore what planets can be seen and when and how to find them. We also discuss a comet, meteor shower, another groundbreaking space mission and then we explore a snow man on the moon. Lastly, we’ll explore some holiday themed wonders in the night sky. It’s going to be a LOT of fun!

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The First Noel

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Planetary Updates

8:03 Comet Update

8:57 Meteor Showers

9:22 Space Mission Updates

9:57 Lunar Feature of the Month

12:15 Deep Sky Tour

17:16 Conclusion

When starting out in amateur astronomy, there are so many terms and concepts that are part of the hobby. Some are not easy to understand, some are. In this episode we’ll explore several of these and explain them in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. We’ll explore magnitude, angular measurements, celestial coordinates and more, all while revealing some helpful tips along the way to make your astronomical journey more fun. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Angular Measurement
4:40 Understanding Focal Ratios
6:19 Magnification and Field of View
8:38 Magnitude
10:44 Celestial Coordinates
13:45 Helpful Resources
18:14 Conclusion