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The Astrocast: Astronomy & Astrophotography
A podcast about Astrophotography and Astronomy. Deep dive discussions into all things Astro. Gear, Best Practices, Interviews, and everything in between.
Follow along with host Christopher "Roo" Page as he takes you through his experience as a beginner in the hobby through becoming a semi-expert in SOME areas. A large community driven podcast that has a very personal touch to it. We try to make sure you'll learn something new every week. Dark sky trips, Club meetups, listener questions, gear…
Episodes
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 109 - Collimation Participation
EPISODE 109 - Collimation Participation! Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! Roo's been deep in the world of Schmidt-Cassegrains. This week he walks through…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 108 - He found a Green Star!
If you'd like to watch the video version of this interview, check it out here. EPISODE 108: GREEN STARS & SUPERNOVA SURVIVORS WITH DR. MARK HOLLANDS What color…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 107 - Let's talk Astro
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo catches up on remote imaging adventures, new gear, and getting back under the backyard skies. A late-night…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 106 - Link in notes!
Episode 106 is here! Please join us on the Youtube Channel this week for Part 2 of the Mono Procesing in Pixinsight Series, where Roo sits down w/Justin and…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 105 - Seuls Ensemble (Alone, Together)
JOIN THE FAMILY: The Astrocast | Weekly Astronomy/Astrophotography Podcast | Patreon WELCOME BAAAACK to The EUROCAST! In this weeks episode, guest host Mark…
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NEW LINK: Episode 104
Sorry to bother your feeds! I had to reupload this weeks video, here ya go! https://youtu.be/vl6zu6NJoH0 Clear skies! -Roo Support the show Email me at…
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Episode 104 - See link!!!
UPDATE : Link updated, video back up! Sorry about that! Hey Astrocast family! This week we have a VERY special episode for you, where me, Justin, and Parish…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 103 - Meteor Showers, meet Networking Powers!
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Episode 102 - Reflect Deez Orbitals
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo sits down this week for a quick catch up with you guys to discuss his next project, and the ongoing NONSENSE that is…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 101 - Nico is Back!
**YOUTUBE VERSION HERE!!!*** - you'll wanna see this! How big does another galaxy look with the naked eye? In Chile’s Atacama Desert, Nico Carver saw the Large…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEPISODE 100 - BORTLE 1 OR BUST (part 2)
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The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 99 - Bortle 1 or Bust (Part 1 of 2)
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! We have a FULL video component with this weeks…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyBortle 1 or BUST
Just a quick check in from the Tennessee rest area!!! If you’re seeing this because you scanned the QR code, welcome to the Astrocast Family!!! clear skies!…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 98 - Let's talk Astro (w/Justin and Parish)
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with his buddies Justin…
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AC Shorts (Trips a comin)
Hey Guys! Happy weekend :) <3 Roo Support the show Email me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 97 - Capturing Exoplanet Transits w/Jorik
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo recaps some of the preparations he…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 96 - The NEAF Episode
https://youtu.be/b_54zFXexTI The NEAF Episode premiers on Youtube at 4pm EST 5/19/2026! I hope to see you there! Clear Skies!!! -Roo Support the show Email me…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 95 - Craving Dark Skies
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, join Roo as he takes you on a midnight…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 94 - Link in Description
See the new episode here! Click the link above to goto The Astrocast on Youtube, and see this weeks new episode! Thank you all SO MUCH for your support!…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 93 - Talking FILTERS w/James from Leviathan Optical
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down w/James from Leviathan…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 92 - Astrobloke - A chat w/Glenn!
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down w/Glenn AKA Astrobloke to…
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Heads up!! SLS II Mission to the Moon LIVE tonight!!!
Hey friends! Just a heads up that the SLS ii will be launching TONIGHT at 6:24 ET from Kennedy Space Center! This is our first trip back to the moon in DECADES…
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Episode 91 - A Wild NEAF Approaches!
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo excitedly waits for NEAF to arrive…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 90 - Let's Talk Astro
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and catches you up on the…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 89 - Dark Dragons Astronomy & The Future of Clear Dark Sky
Dark Dragons Astronomy✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Episode Overview Roo sits down with Rick and Jeff, founders of…
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Episode 88 - Preparing for Dark Skies
Join our Patreon today and get exclusive access to Bortle 1 Skies ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAACK to…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 87 - MLAstro's founder, Minh Nguyen
Join our Patreon today and get exclusive access to Bortle 1 Skies ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAACK to…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 86 - Nate from Astropeak Observatories
Join our Patreon today and get exclusive access to Bortle 1 Skies ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome BAAACK to…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 85 - ZWO Announces the AM7
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics JOIN US on the Patreon to get exclusive access to Astropeak Observatories! Only 9…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 84 - Remote Rigs and How to Run Em
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY ASTROCAST! Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week on the…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 83 - Data Management (Youtube Video!)
Check out the video here! - you'll wanna watch this weeks episode if ya can! This week on The Astrocast, Roo, Justin, and Parish get together to discuss…
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HEADS UP! YouTube Premiere tomorrow night! CHECK NOTES!
Hey everyone, it's Roo! Hope the end of 2025 is treating you well! We will be doing a SPECIAL live premier for Episode 83 of The Astrocast over on Youtube, and…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 82 - Io Saturnalia!
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics That's io, as in, EEE OH! "io, Saturnalia!" - shout it from the rooftops! WELCOME…
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I'm Sick! :(
Hey everyone! Hope you're doing great. Just checking in to let ya know i'm under the weather this week, been pushing myself a little too hard lately and it…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 80 - Building an Astrophotography Processing Computer
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from Thanksgiving break, and ready to…
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The Backyard Naturalists - Interview w/Roo
Hey everyone! We're still off this week for the holiday break, but worry not - i'm back in the driver seat and working on an awesome episode for next week!…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 78 - The Astrocast, After Dark
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to Late Night, with The Astrocast! This week, Roo quietly takes you…
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Episode 77 - For Drizzle My Shizzle
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics HEADS UP! There's an awesome sale happening on the ASKAR FRA300! It's got a HUGE…
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Episode 76 - Social Media Stardust
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through a bunch of awesome…
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Episode 75 - Legendary Mic Edition
✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! We celebrate a large milestone this week with our…
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Episode 74 - "A dystopian nightmare!"
**WARNING! Roo gets a bit ANGRY during this one!** Shop trusted astronomy retailers using our affiliate links: ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦…
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Episode 73 - The 7...2600 Club
Shop trusted astronomy retailers using our affiliate links: ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Every purchase helps keep…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 72 - Swan Song
AC HOODIES AVAILABLE NOW!!! To celebrate the coming of Orion in the Northern Hemisphere, along with colder weather, the Astrocast is releasing it's first…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 71 - A NEW Challenger Approaches!
The Astrocast has partnered with First Light Optics!!! We now have an affiliate program that all of our European listeners can use to support the show. Thanks…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 70 - The C8
SVBONY Filter Drawer w/Extra Drawer We have a new Amazon Affiliate account! The SVBONY Filter Drawer discussed on todays episode can be purchased through this…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 69 - First Light 2025
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! THIS WEEK - The biggest, longest Astrocast episode EVER! With no further ado...I give you, FIRST LIGHT 2025! A veeery SPECIAL…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 68 - Wisconsin Bound!
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? T Minus 2 days until it's wheels up for Dark Skies! Roo is going on his first ever FLIGHT for…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 67 - Growing Weary of the Rain
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! A HUGE shoutout and welcome to our newest Discord/Patreon members, Jeremy, Vitor, Matt, and Ron!!! I won't lie to you…
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Episode 66 - Travel Light, or Travel RIGHT?
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? This week Roo sits down and goes over several topics - including an upcoming dark sky trip to…
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Episode 65 (Youtube Ep) - Space Coast: Ghost to Ghost
Go find this episode on Youtube! Lots of great photos/video to go with it! WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! It's been a long few weeks away, but I'm…
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Episode 64 - Let's Talk Astro (Gear!)
Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us this week! Sorry for the late release, but i've been packing for vacation! As such - i'll be gone for…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 63 - The pictures...ARE MOVING! (YouTube Episode)
HOLD YOUR HORSES! If you haven't listened yet, watch! This is special VIDEO episode of the show, brought to you by our Patreon Supporters!! Watch here: The…
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Episode 62 - One Clear Night (pt. 2)
Welcome BAAACK to The ASTROCAST! I've MISSED you all so much! Happy to be back with an extra-long, extra SPECIAL episode. A HUGE thank you to listener and…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 61 - Astro Myths - BUSTED!
Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us this week! Little SLOW around here lately with all the clouds in our beautiful summer skies...What a…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 60 - San Pedro de Atacama
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! For today's SUPER SIZED 60th EPISODE SPECTACULAR...We're sitting down with an amazing friend of the show and world traveler…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 59 - Dumbells for Fun Tells
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and catches you up on 2 great nights work, including the 2 images he was able to get form Gayle…
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Episode 58 - Meet my new Hero, Justin
WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with a fellow astrophotographer for a deep dive discussion in to astrophotography, with someone who…
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Episode 57 - Back and Better Than Ever!
Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for not leavin'!! This week, we talk about the ultimate MW Travel Rig for Dark skies near you! We also discuss recent…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 56 - The Great Astro Shortage of 2025
WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! THANK YOU to our newest Patreon Members, CAboutIt, Eric, and Gordon! This week, Roo takes you through some rather…
The Astrocast: Astronomy & AstrophotographyEpisode 55 - AI 4 AP
WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning this week, NEW MOON is upon us! Make sure you get out and image, but until then, sit back and listen to Roo…