Actual Astronomy - Ep. 320: Observing Double Stars

<p class="p1">Hosted by <strong>Chris Beckett</strong> & <strong>Shane Ludtke</strong>, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan.</p> <p class="p1">Today we have a special guest today the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Observing Chair <strong>Blake Nancarrow</strong> who is going to talk with us about double star observing. He’s the author of <em>The Binary Universe</em> as well as published in the RASC Journal & <a href= "http://blog.lumpydarkness.com/">http://blog.lumpydarkness.com</a>. Blake Nancarrow is a life-long science, astronomy, & space-flight enthusiast. He bought his first telescope in 1990 and immediately took it on camping trips. Blake is just back from a stint as the Astronomer in Residence at Killarney Park.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary