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Interview with Carol Botha

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 24 Jun, 2020 by Allen Versfeld24 Jun, 2020
Microphone. Image By Jpcuevas (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

The Urban Astronomer interviews noted South African amateur astronomer Carol Botha about her science outreach work. Carol has become quite well known on Slooh, the robotic telescope and astronomy service which I know quite well because I’ve provided a few video streams of eclipses and the like for them over the years.

Be warned though, this is a long episode so make some popcorn and find a comfortable seat before you start!

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Robert Ormerod at ScopeX 2018

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 14 Apr, 2019 by Allen Versfeld14 Apr, 2019
Robert Ormerod presenting a lecture at ScopeX 2018, “Photographing the northern lights for the first time"

Hey everyone, welcome to the 42nd Episode of the Urban Astronomer Podcast, the second episode of 2019, and the final episode of our first season! Today we listen to Robert Ormerod, speaking about his first experience photographing the Northern Lights. I should have released this episode two months ago, but after my father’s sudden death, I decided I’d rather spend the time with my mother and brothers, remembering him, mourning, and healing. There’s still a long way to go before … Continue reading →

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Posted in The Urban Astronomer Podcast | Tagged Astrophotography, Aurora Borealis, Equipment, Outreach, podcast, ScopeX | 2 Replies

Podcast #39: Clyde Foster at ScopeX 2018

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 10 Dec, 2018 by Allen Versfeld10 Dec, 2018

This is the 39th episode of the Urban Astronomer Podcast. This episode is the fourth in the ScopeX 2018 Public Lecture series, featuring a talk by Clyde Foster, and a mission update by Clem Unger.

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Podcast #33: Jean-Pierre Grootaerd

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 12 Sep, 2018 by Allen Versfeld12 Sep, 2018
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Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Urban Astronomer Podcast. This is a special release, featuring an interview that I recorded for ScopeX, the biggest astronomy and telescope event in South Africa. Jean-Pierre Grootaerd, through SSVI (which translates in English to Stars Shine for Everyone), has donated a pair of 90mm refracting telescopes to ScopeX, for us to hand over to whoever is best able to use them to advance science education in South Africa. Since he isn’t able to come … Continue reading →

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Podcast #24: Willie Koortz at ScopeX 2017

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 1 Jan, 2018 by Allen Versfeld1 Jan, 2018
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Welcome to Episode 24 of the Urban Astronomer Podcast, and a Happy New Year to each and every one of you.  This episode features the keynote lecture from ScopeX 2017, delivered by Willie Koortz.  Willie is an electronic technician working for the South African Astronomical Observatory, and is one of South African astronomy’s more interesting characters. ScopeX Lecture In his talk, he discusses South Africa’s role in the early days of the Space Age, looking at professional-amateur collaborative projects like … Continue reading →

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