Star Hopping with Kissimmee Park Observatory: Recent Episodes
David M. Hearn
In this series of programs from Kissimmee Park Observatory, we'll show you the most beautiful sights in the night sky, and explain exactly how to find them with your binoculars or telescope. The reason we create these podcasts is to help beginning amateur astronomers learn the sky and get more enjoyment out of their telescopes and astronomy in general.
n this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Sagittarius region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the the pretty open cluster Messier 25, the globular cluster Messier 28, and the somewhat difficult to locate globular cluster, Messier 55. This is the point where we have wrapped around the celestial sphere with Star Hopping. We originally discussed the constellation of Sagittarius on Episode 1!
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Cygnus region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the The Coathanger (Brocchi's Cluster), The Veil Nebula (NGC 6960), and the North American Nebula (NGC 7000).
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Scutum region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find three top-notch deep sky objects. We'll find the Wild Duck Cluster (Messier 11), the Eagle Nebula (Messier 16), and the Swan Nebula (Messier 17).
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Scorpius region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the bright open clusters Messier 6 (The Butterfly Cluster), Messier 7 (Ptolemy's Cluster), and the irregularly shaped globular cluster Messier 62.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Ophiuchus region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the bright globular clusters Messier 10, Messier 12, and Messier 4, just across the border in Scorpius.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the rich Centaurus region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the bright face-on barred Spiral galaxy, Messier 83, the peculiar galaxy NGC 5128, and the largest and brightest globular cluster in the sky, Omega Centauri.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll discuss the process of using an AutoGuider to do Astrophotography, and do an unboxing of the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider.
In this episode of Star Hopping, we'll show you how to find a new visitor to our solar system, Comet LINEAR. Then we'll find the planets Mars and Saturn, close by the comet in the early morning sky.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll discuss the different types of Nebulae that you can find in your telescope, and explain the differences between them.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll continue our Basic Astrophotography series. In this episode we'll talk about all the equipment, setup, and procedures to perform prime focus astrophotography: the effort of connecting your DSLR camera to the main focus of your telescope.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Hercules & Serpens region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, M13, the globular cluster M92 also in Hercules, and the globular cluster M5 in Serpens.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll continue our Basic Astrophotography series. In this episode we'll talk about all the equipment, setup, and procedures to perform piggybacking astrophotography: the effort of using the telescope's motion to capture astrophotos with your DSLR camera and lens.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Bootes & Corvus region, and we'll use our star hopping methods to find the massive globular cluster Messier 3, the interacting Antennae Galaxies, and the gorgeous edge-on spiral, Messier 104.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll star a new topic series - Basic Astrophotography. In this episode we'll talk about the three basic methods in which you can capture astronomical images and targets with your DSLR camera, and give specifics about imaging using a fixed tripod. We'll show you how to create polar star trails, time lapse movies, and single starscape shots.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll discuss the different types of star clusters that you can find in your telescope, how they might appear in your eyepiece, and explain the differences between them.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll finish up our exploration of the Realm of the Galaxies in the Virgo region, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 58, Messier 90, The Siamese Twins Galaxies: NGC 4467 & NGC 4568, and the massive elliptical galaxy, Messier 87.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll continue our exploration of the Realm of the Galaxies in the Virgo region, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 84, Messier 86, The Eyes Galaxies: NGC 4435 & NGC 4438, and the beautiful spiral, Messier 88. We'll also do a galaxy hop down Markarian's Chain.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll start our exploration of the Realm of the Galaxies, in the Virgo region, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 98, Messier 99, and the grand design spiral, Messier 100.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Coma Berenices region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Sunflower Galaxy: Messier 63, the Black Eye Galaxy: Messier 64, and the Needle Galaxy: NGC4565.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Canes Venatici region, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 106, Messier 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, and Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy.
In this Star Hopping "Extra", we'll discuss the different types of galaxies that you can find in your telescope, and explain the differences between them.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Leo region, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 65, Messier 66, and the spiral galaxy NGC 2903.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Lepus and Fornax regions, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 79, NGC 1365, and the radio galaxy Fornax A.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Ursa Major and Cancer regions, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 81, Messier 82, and the Beehive Cluster.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the pre-dawn eastern sky, and using our star hopping methods to find the planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the new Comet Catalina.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Canis Major region, and using our star hopping methods to find Messier 41, Messier 46 & 47, and the Tau Canis Majoris Cluster.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Gemini region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Rosette Nebula, the Christmas Tree Cluster, and the Open Cluster Messier 35.
In this Star Hopping Extra, we we'll complete a two-part series of tutorial videos to explain how to buy Telescopes for Beginners; kids or adults just getting started in the world of Amateur Astronomy.
In this Star Hopping Extra, we will start a two-part series of tutorial videos to explain how to buy Telescopes for Beginners; kids or adults just getting started in the world of Amateur Astronomy.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Orion region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Great Nebula in Orion, the Flame and Horsehead Nebulae, and the Emission Nebula Messier 78.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Aquarius region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Sculptor Spiral Galaxy, the Helix Nebula, and the Globular Cluster Messier 30.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Taurus / Auriga region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Pleiades, the Crab Nebula, and the Open Cluster M37.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Summer Triangle region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Ring Nebula M57, the Dumbbell Nebula M27, and the globular cluster M15.
In this episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the Andromeda region, and using our star hopping methods to find the Andromeda Galaxy, the Triangulum Galaxy, and the famous Double Cluster in Perseus.
In this inaugural episode of Star Hopping with KPO, we'll be exploring the star hopping methods to find M8, the famous Lagoon Nebula, M20, the equally famous Trifid Nebula, and the large Globular Cluster M22.