Beste Astrocas podcasts (2025)

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Episode 49 - Embroidery Circle of The STARS! 1:01:14

4d ago1:01:14

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Note - Sorry for the funky volume up and downs on the intro! Not sure what happened there! Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! On this episode, Roo takes you through the experience of deciding to setup permanently! Building a pier has come with some interesting challenges, but it’s going great all things considered! We also discuss the changing of th…

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Episode 48 - 1 in 32?! 59:40

10d ago59:40

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast!!! This week - Roo catches you up on what he's been up to these last couple weeks while he was gone! We cover a trip to Florida, a certain ASTEROID that has been making the rounds in the news as of late, as well as how to view Asteroids in Stellarium, among other things! I've been working on a AP-centric episode tha…

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Mars retrograde is (finally!) over 24:37

10d ago24:37

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We've made it! After 11 long weeks of Mars being retrograde, he finally stations to resume direct motion in the sign of Cancer. If you've felt stuck, stagnant, and unable to locate your motivation, you can thank Mars. While it will take a few weeks, really months, for Mars to get his mojo back, you will start to feel renewed momentum and desire to …

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Full Moon in Leo brings Uranian Chaos 28:18

16d ago28:18

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The full moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus on Wednesday, February 12th. It's offering up lessons in self-love and validation-seeking. Leo rules the heart, so this is always an emotional Full Moon, but it's even more evocative thanks to Uranus' friction. You might be feeling equally overwhelmed by the chaos of these times and inspired by the poss…

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Waking up with Venus in Aries 34:09

22d ago34:09

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Venus enters Aries this week igniting passion and action. The planet of love and beauty is a warrior when she's in the sign of initiation. You might feel like you're shaking off some brain fog thanks to Neptune joining with the South Node in Pisces. You will also have moments of clarity and clear direction thanks to the Sun and Mercury joining in b…

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Episode 47 - First Light! 1:04:57

25d ago1:04:57

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning in this week for a UNIQUE episode as Roo takes you with him to the good old side yard for some first light shenanigans on the new Askar SQA55. I purchased this scope myself, it's my new refractor, and I thought I'd share some of that experience with you! Since this night, I've managed to get a cap…

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New Moon in Aquarius + Lunar New Year 28:27

1M ago28:27

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The chaos is real. With Mars retrograde and out of bounds, things feel unruly. The glimmer comes from the New Moon in Aquarius, our first conjunct Pluto (albeit a wide conjunction). This is the beginning of a new Lunar Year, the year of the wood snake. An opportunity for shedding our old skins and making ourselves open and available for the slow, s…

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Episode 46 - Nico Carver of Nebula Photos 55:17

1M ago55:17

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week on the show, we sit down with an Astrophotography Extraordinaire - and my personal favorite "AP Influencer" on YouTube, the one and only Nico Carver. If you SOMEHOW listen to The Astrocast and haven't seen Nicos channel, what are you waiting for?!? Check it out after the episode, and make sure you look fo…

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Episode 45 - Galileo Galelei 1:15:36

1M ago1:15:36

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WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week on the show, Roo takes a deep dive into one of his absolute favorite persons in history, the one and only Galileo Galilei. Sit back and relax and learn a thing or two about the man who INVENTED modern astronomy. Bonus points if you listen to this episode while checking out the Galilean Satellites. His disc…

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Full Moon in Cancer + Aquarius Season begins 23:25

2M ago23:25

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This week starts with a Full Moon in Cancer and ends with the Sun entering Aquarius. While the Full Moon connects with Mars retrograde and Uranus, it offers an opportunity to take a new perspective on some old emotional patterns. Nurturing yourself is priority number one under these Full Moon beams. When Venus joins Saturn and squares Jupiter, you …

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Episode 44 - Let's talk Astro (Shooting Orion in HDR) 53:27

2M ago53:27

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week on the show, Roo takes you through what it takes to shoot an HDR image of an incredibly bright Nebula, like Orion, and why you should try it! We also discuss the great, late, Akira Fujii, who has forever left his mark on the world of Astrophotography through his countless amazing images. Do you have a que…

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2025 gets off to a slow start 32:51

2M ago32:51

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If you are wondering why 2025 doesn't seem to be kicking off with that New Year pep in its step, well you can thank Mars. The planet of motivation, drive, and war is retrograde. You might not be feeling up for a fight, particularly now that Mars has retrograded back into the sensitive, and sometimes passive-aggressive, sign of Cancer. This week doe…

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Episode 43 - 2024 was a GREAT year for Astrophotography 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

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Welcome baaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you back through some of his fondest moments of 2024, recaps some of the greatest Astronomical moments of the year - and waxes poetically about the future. 2025 is set to be an even BIGGER and BETTER year for The Astrocast! Thank you so much for tuning in in 2024! A VERY SPECIAL thank you to all…

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Episode 42 - The Answer to the Universe ...is radio astronomy 51:52

2M ago51:52

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! MIDNIGHT RELEASE EDITION! This week, Roo is taking you for a crash course in the usage and history, and BASICS of Radio Astronomy. Roo loves the topic of Radio Astronomy and plans on doing a follow up on this episode to discuss building your own radio telescope in the future. If that would be of interest to you, le…

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Winter Solstice + Neptunian dreaming 27:17

2M ago27:17

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As the Sun finishes up his journey through Sagittarius he squares Neptune, offering you a peek into your subconscious. Make sure you give yourself ample time to slow down and rest, since this transit may zap your energy. On the other hand, those naps and daydreams offer a portal into your subconscious. It's a great week to go to therapy, journal, o…

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Episode 41 - Barnards Loop, no mods! 50:40

3M ago50:40

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Welcome baaaaack to The Astrocast! This week on the show, Roo will catch you up on what he's been up to during the last couple weeks, including an impressive stretch of impeccably clear nights around new new moon, which is much too rare! We also talk about shooting Orion at 35mm with an unmodified R5, and what the results were like! Wanna see the p…

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Mars Retrograde + other life-altering transits 32:33

3M ago32:33

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Mercury is retrograde, but so is Mars! When the red-hot planet goes backward, he packs a punch. This week I share all the details on Mars retrograde, as well as his seemingly never-ending opposition to Pluto. Beyond Mars and Mercury retrograde, we're living under the influence of two life-altering transits right now: Jupiter square Saturn: this cal…

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Episode 40 - Let's Talk Astro with Dark Dragons Astronomy! 1:50:07

3M ago1:50:07

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Welcome to The Astrocast 40th Episode Spectacular!!! Welcome baaack to The Astrocast!!! This week on the show, Roo sits down with the founders of Dark Dragons Astronomy to talk all things Astro, past, present, and future. We discuss what Dark Dragons has been up to this past year, get very in depth on their hardware solutions, including The Dragonl…

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Sagittarius Season + Pluto in Aquarius (for good) 27:52

3M ago27:52

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This week comes with a big vibe shift. From the murky waters of Scorpio, the Sun emerges and enters Sagittarius bringing light, joy, and some holiday magic. The big news though is that Pluto enters Aquarius and this time, it's for good, well at least for the next 20 years. With Pluto in the fixed air sign get ready for big-idea thinking, a speed-up…

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Episode 39 - BIRDCAST TAKEOVER 55:06

3M ago55:06

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What do Corvus, Aquila, and Cygnus all have in common??? Find out this week, on The Birdcast. If you would like to support the show and join our private members only Discord, please feel free to donate here! Thank you so much to ALL of our Patreon supporters!!! Clear Skies! Roo Support the show Email me at "[email protected]" with any question…

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Episode 38 - HDR Composites of Orion and the Leonids Meteor Storm of 2001 59:40

4M ago59:40

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WELCOME BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST! Thanks for joining us this week! And a special thanks to our newest Patreon member, Alex, for helping support the show! Thank you Alex! If you would like to support the show and join us in the members only discord for astro talk 24/7, please feel free to donate here! This week on the show, Roo is going through the …

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Election Musings + Full Moon in Taurus 34:25

4M ago34:25

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The Pluto Return of the USA continues and this election has illuminated this potent, destructive, and transformative transit. Please tune in for some musings on how we can remember that we are all part of one cosmic consciousness. With Pluto entering Aquarius on November 19th, we all are being called to connect with the people in our community and …

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Episode 37 - Let's talk Astro (Part 3) 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

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WELCOME BAAAAACK TO THE ASTROCAST! Thank you for being patient with me for this episode, me and Jess had a little vacation time for our 10-year anniversary, so we disappeared for a bit! To thank you for waiting, we have SUPERSIZED this episode! A quick reminder - if you would like to support the show, there are several ways you can! The #1 choice w…

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New Moon in Scorpio + Mars opposite Pluto 20:21

4M ago20:21

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There is something even spookier than Halloween ghosts and ghouls... It's Mars opposite Pluto! This transit invites passion - in all its forms. You might feel motivated by your anger or inspired by a deep creative burning in your soul. Luckily this New Moon in Scorpio also gives us a fresh slate. The choices you make this week may have a lasting im…

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Bonus: Kamala's Solar Return + Election Astrology 22:48

4M ago22:48

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This is a bonus episode answering the question that everyone is asking me! I also answer the question, "What's a Solar Return?" I'll walk you through some of the things I'm watching in Kamala's chart and in the cosmos. Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee.…

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EP 183: Scorpio season is here 17:40

4M ago17:40

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The Sun enters Scorpio and the season of all things spooky begins! Scorpio season kicks off with a grand trine in water that may flood you with emotion. Lots of water in the sky can offer opportunities for deeper connections, but it may cause you to be self-indulgent. Scorpio season also tends to bring up power struggles and control issues, especia…

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Episode 36 - Auroras and Comets and Clear Skies, oh my! 51:07

5M ago51:07

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Welcome baaaack to THE ASTROCAST! Sorry for the late show this week fam, it's been a BUSY week around here, preparing for a trip! We will be off next week... but don't worry, Roo has a VERY special ALL AP episode planned for Halloween when we return! This week we discuss a darn near PERFECT weekend of Astronomy, with many of us getting to see multi…

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EP 182: Full Moon in Aries 22:47

5M ago22:47

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It's a full week, with a Full Moon in Aries amping up your sensitive feelings. Assume everyone you see is a walking open emotional wound. The Full Moon in Aries is joined by Chiron (the wounded healer dwarf planet/asteroid) and squaring Mars in Cancer. This alone makes us all feel impatient, on edge, and passive-aggressive. Before the Full Moon arr…

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HEADS UP! Aurora visible TONIGHT, listen! 3:05

5M ago3:05

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Hey everyone! This is a heads up, tonight (10/10/24) is predicted to see a KP8/G4 Geomagnetic Storm, which should cause visible Aurora through much of the Northern Hemisphere! This means you will have the 2nd best chance in the last 20 years to see the Northern Lights from much lower-than-normal latitudes! If you happened to miss out in May, now is…

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Episode 34 - A GREAT COMET APPROACHES. 57:30

5M ago57:30

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Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! Share this episode, Astrofam! I have made the first half of this episode for absolute beginners who know nothing about Astronomy, so EVERYONE can see and appreciate the breathtaking show that C2023/A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is about to put on for us! If you have ever wanted a family member or friend to share in the expe…

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EP 181: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra 20:46

5M ago20:46

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A powerful new moon solar eclipse in Libra has us shedding any old patterns of imbalance or people-pleasing in our relationships. Libra is the sign associated with partnership, but also the scales of justice. If you've been feeling stuck in a relationship or situation where the energy exchange is uneven, this week may have you re-examining what wor…

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Episode 33 - 3 a.m. Trips aren't for Everyone! 53:11

5M ago53:11

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Hey, Astrofam - This week I'm asking, as a local North Carolinian for my entire life, if you can help, please consider donating to the relief fund for Hurricane Helene here. Your donation is tax deductible, and 92% of every dollar given to the Red Cross goes DIRECTLY to the impacted victims to help them recover and get the help they so desperately …

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Episode 32 - Adjustable Aperture Telescopes?! 34:07

5M ago34:07

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*Note - released a day early because production wrapped faster than expected! I mention this cause i'm not from the future ;) Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! This week, Roo talks about a fancy new type (sort of) of telescope that his hit the market, and the pros and cons of such a scope, including features/cost/quality. We also discuss the nev…

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EP 180: Between Eclipses 24:01

5M ago24:01

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This week might feel like you're in cosmic limbo. We're digesting the emotional content of the Lunar Eclipse last week and preparing for the direct and decisive energy of the eclipse next week. In between this week, we have a grand trine in Earth, thanks to Mercury inhabiting the late degrees of Virgo. It might feel like you have clarity and focus …

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Episode 31 - A Great Comet Approaches...? 1:03:36

5M ago1:03:36

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Welcome BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST! If you would like join our Patreon to Support the Show and become a member of (our suddenly quite busy) Discord, please click here! I'll get back to you within 24 hours (usually much quicker!) and send the link. You'll also get a shoutout on the podcast! Please feel free to give whatever you can, we have levels at …

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EP 179: Lunar Eclipse + Fall Equinox 33:42

6M ago33:42

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Eclipse season is here! This week starts with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in the consciousness-raising sign of Pisces. This eclipse is joined by Neptune, the planet often associated with checking out. In this episode, I share some ideas on how you can use this energy to check IN. Eclipse season is a cosmic invitation to turn down the outside noise an…

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EP 178: From Heaviness to Clarity + Preparing for Eclipses 30:42

6M ago30:42

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This week provides a much-needed shift from feelings of overwhelming burden and responsibility to some lighthearted fun and opportunity for connection. Venus and Jupiter join with the moon to form a grand air trine over the weekend that begs you to get out and have some fun with your friends, family, and neighbors. But first, our minds can regain c…

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Episode 30 - Orion Returns! 1:10:11

6M ago1:10:11

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Support the Show! Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, we're talking about a whole grab bag of topics, chief among them the RETURN of the Winter Constellations! Roo explains when you can wake up, get out early, and start to see Orion, Taurus, and even a few planets! We are EXTREMELY excited to announce we have partnered with High Point Sci…

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EP 177: Mercury stations direct + a return to routine 26:57

6M ago26:57

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After some super intense astrology earlier in August, we finally get to enjoy some calm. Thankfully, Mercury stations direct on August 28th and hopefully brings some clarity and decisiveness. It's Virgo season, and the Sun in this discerning and thoughtful part of the sky encourages us to get back to the rituals and routines that sustain us. It's a…

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Episode 29 - When Clear Skies Return/Shoot The Moon 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

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Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thank you SO MUCH for joining us this week, I'm super excited to be back, and we have an awesome show for you! If you would like to support the show, please chip in a few bucks to our Patreon here, and you'll get access to our members only Discord, a shout out on the show, and a few other things I'm planning for t…

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Episode 28 - One Clear Night 20:03

7M ago20:03

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Welcome back to The Astrocast! I hope you all like this weeks episode, it's a little shorter than usual, and the format is definitely different than we normally do, but given this week's schedule constraints, I thought it would be fun. If you would like to support the show, please feel free to donate via our Patreon! You can find it here. Please se…

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EP 176: Riding the cosmic wave of change + Full Moon in Aquarius 35:05

7M ago35:05

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This is one of the most intense weeks of astrology in 2024! The best thing you can do is take care of yourself. I'm talking: drink water, eat enough food, take deep breaths, sleep... If you are taking care of the basics it will be easier to ride the waves of cosmic change. We've got almost all the planets connecting in two different T-squares that …

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Episode 27 - "Its so bad, it's not even wrong." 58:56

7M ago58:56

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WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo opines on the terrible situation that has been the North American Milky Way Season of 2024. How has your Astronomy been these last few months?? Email me what your experience for Summer 2024 has been so far, at "[email protected]", and we'll talk about it next week! We also take a look at some o…

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EP 175: New Moon in Leo + Mercury Retrograde 26:49

7M ago26:49

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August hosts some of the most intense astrology of 2024. It all starts this weekend with a New Moon in Leo and Mercury Retrograde. The New Moon in Leo is charged up by a sextile to Mars and Jupiter. It's like having the hand of the Universe at your back, pushing you to gather the belief in yourself so that you can go out and take action to make you…

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Episode 26 - Astrophotography Jargon Explained 59:02

7M ago59:02

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Sorry for the delay everyone!! Everything that can go wrong, sometimes go wrong! Murphys Law, as they say. You'll have to ignore the part where I mention this is a "YouTube episode", as the greenscreen key was messed up, and I couldn't fix it!! If I've learned one thing this week, it's to make sure your green screen is evenly lit!! Welcome back to …

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EP 174: Leo Season + Kamala! 42:22

7M ago42:22

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Let's cut to the chase... It's a light week up in the heavens, and thank God it is, because a lot is happening down here on Earth. This week I dive into the chart of Joe Biden, that other guy, and Kamala! Connect with me: Check out Cosmic Yoga Club Sign up for my email community Want to say thank you? You can buy me a coffee. Timestamp Overview: 00…

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Episode 25 - A Basic Astrophotography Setup 42:20

7M ago42:20

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WELCOME BAAAACK to the Astrocast! We're on YOUTUBE this week! If you'd like to check out the episode there, visit: Episode 25 - A Basic Astrophotography Setup Better late than never!! Sorry guys - anything that could go wrong this week, DID GO WRONG this week. You know how it goes! This week on The Astrocast, Roo takes you through one of his favori…

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Episode 24 - All about Calibration Frames 1:00:55

8M ago1:00:55

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Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This week Roo is going to tell you all about Calibration frames! We go over what each type of frame is, why you use it, how to take it, and everything in between! Using Calibration frames is a surefire way to improve your astrophotography game BIG time with very little extra effort! If you would like to SUPPORT the…

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EP 173: Mars Uranus Conjunction: Effect on Trump, Biden, and Us 36:22

8M ago36:22

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In this week’s episode I get into the questions I know you are asking - what do the planets say about what is going on with Trump and Biden? I don’t often get into politics, but when I do we go deep! Mars and Uranus join together to bring upheaval, chaos, and volatility. The good news is that this transit’s energy can be harnessed for good! Gather …

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Episode 23 - Light Pollution Sucks 56:05

8M ago56:05

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Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This is a SPECIAL week, as it's our videocast debut!!! If you would prefer to watch the video version of the pod, check it out here: The Astrocast Youtube Channel If you would like to SUPPORT The Astrocast, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon! You'll get a shoutout in a future episode, access to our me…

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