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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we dive into all the celestial highlights you can enjoy throughout August 2025. So, if you're new to astronomy or you’re a seasoned amateur, this episode is for you! Here's what we explore: Planetary Rundown — When and where to see the planets this month. Lunar Feature of the Month: Schröter’s Valley — Learn about this dramatic sinuous rille near the Aristarchus Plateau and why it’s a favorite for lunar observers. Astronomy News and more — We talk about some recent crewed space flights, and get an update about a great new tool from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Deep Sky Tour: Scorpius — Discover stunning objects like M4, M6, M7, M62, NGC 6231, M80, and our Deep Sky Challenge Object, NGC 6144. — Plus, a special look at Antares, the beating heart of the Scorpion. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer, you’ll get tips, background, and observing advice to help make the most of your time under the stars. Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod The August 2025 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGGuideAug2025 The Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuide Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: https://youtu.be/MtUkLVneNYs Charles Messier episode: https://youtu.be/3JvAEj29OBo?si=P7E2wCvIP9ZN00ZF Check out our episode about the Vera C. Rubin Observatory!: https://youtu.be/1sCFTQf03Wk?si=nkc4_SaeR61Z5BOp Affiliate Links High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7714880.bb6129 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOG Credits Phase Shift by Scott Buckley Under the Sun by Keys of Moon Last and First Light by Scott Buckley The Long Dark by Scott Buckley Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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