Observers Notebook

Episode 12 In this special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Gary Johnsen, a representative from Stapleton Nebraska, and the Eclipse On the Range, on their plans for the Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. Gary discusses the expected weather conditions and expected attendance during the event, as well as registration information and all other necessary information as well and contact information. You can contact Gary at: stapletoneclipse@gmail.com For information on The Eclipse on the Range you can visit: https://www.stapletonnebraskaeclipse2017.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 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 11 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 type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs available, 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 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 10 In this extra long special episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Astronomy Historian Tom Williams. Tom gives us a history of the Astronomy clubs in the US, and contact information. You can contact Tom at: trw@ric.edu You can download Tom’s Dissertation at: https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/19569/9969329.PDF?sequence=1&isAllowed=y 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

Episode 9 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Lunar Topographical Studies Section Coordinator, Jerry Hubbell. Jerry gives us a brief history of the Lunar Topographical Studies 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 Jerry at: jerry.hubbell@alpo-astronomy.org For more information on the current issue of the TLO: http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/tlo.pdf For the link to the Lunar Terminator Visualization Tool: https://ltvt.wikispaces.com/LTVT 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 8 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Meteor Section Coordinator, Bob Lunsford. Bob gives us a brief history of the Meteor 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 Bob at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net 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://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 7 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Venus Section Coordinator, Julius Benton. Julius gives us a brief history of the Venus 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 Julius at: jlbaina@msn.com Additional information on the ALPO Venus section can be found here: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/venusblog/ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Venus-ALPO/info 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 6 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Mike Reynolds, the Executive Director of the ALPO and also the resident expert on Solar Eclipses. Mike will discuss the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse set for later this summer, and discusses what type of equipment is needed to observe the eclipse, as well as what are the prime weather and totality locations to get the best view of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse and Mike’s contact information. You can contact Mike at: M.D.Reynolds@fscj.edu Eclipse Glasses https://www.eclipseglasses.com/ Eclipse Chaser Map https://www.eclipse-chasers.com/php/tseCalculator.php?TSE=tse2017d Michael Bakich’s Tips for Observers, Astronomy Magazine http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/astronomy/archive/2014/08/08/25-tips-for-the-august-21-2017-total-solar-eclipse.aspx Eclipse 2017.org http://www.eclipse2017.org/ Eclipse Bulletin: Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 August 21 http://astropixels.com/pubs/TSE2017.html Mr Eclipse http://mreclip

Episode 5 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Solar Section Coordinator, Rik Hill. Rik gives us a brief history of the Solar 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 Rik at: rhill@lpl.arizona.edu For the latest information from the ALPO Solar Section you can visit: http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/solarblog/ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Solar-ALPO/info 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 4 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson chats with past ALPO Training Program graduate and ALPO member Steve Tzikas. Steve talks about his involvement in the training program and his experiences in going through it. Steve also give us an insight into his other passion in Astronomy, Radio Telescopes. You can contact Steve at: Tzikas@alum.rpi.edu Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers http://radio-astronomy.org/ The ALPO Training Program http://www.cometman.net/alpo/ 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 3 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Editor of the Journal of the ALPO, Ken Poshedly. Ken gives us a brief history of the JALPO and discusses what type observations and the various articles in the JALPO and contact information. You can contact Ken at: Ken.Poshedly@alpo-astronomy.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 Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook

Episode 2 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Coordinator of the ALPO Lunar Section, Wayne Bailey. Wayne gives us a brief history of the ALPO Lunar Section and discusses what type of equipment is needed to contribute to the section, and also the various observing programs within the Lunar Section and contact information. You can contact Wayne at: wayne.bailey@alpo-astronomy.org Lunar Topographical Studies Section http://moon.scopesandscapes.com/ALPO_Lunar_Program.htm 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 Subcribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2

Episode 1 This is the first podcast of the ALPO, with host Tim Robertson and our special guest is the Secretary/Treasurer of the ALPO, Matt Will. Matt gives us a brief history of the ALPO and contact information. You can contact Matt at: matt.will@alpo-astronomy.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 Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2