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Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast! In this episode, we’re going to learn about a great new observatory, who it’s named for and learn about what’s behind this incredible instrument and take a look at its science mission. We’ll also take a look at the first images that they’ve released which are just amazing!

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Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: https://youtu.be/MtUkLVneNYs

Charles Messier episode: https://youtu.be/3JvAEj29OBo?si=P7E2wCvIP9ZN00ZF

William Herschel episode: https://youtu.be/1sCFTQf03Wk?si=nkc4_SaeR61Z5BOp

Rubin Observatory First Look: https://rubinobservatory.org/gallery/collections/first-look-gallery

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There was a time

by Scott Buckley

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Phase Shift

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First and Last Light

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A very special thank you

To the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

and

the National Science Foundation

0:00 Intro

0:43 Who was Vera Rubin

4:46 Vera C Rubin Observatory

6:08 Telescope and Camera

8:00 First Light Images

15:00 Rubin’s Science Goals

20:06 Data Management

21:13 Conclusion

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Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast, your monthly guide to the night sky! In this episode, we’re taking a look at what’s happening in the July 2025 skies. There’s a lot happening! Several bright planets are putting on a good show, there’s a decent meteor shower that will be visible, we’ll explore a trio of craters on the moon, learn about several Summer showstopping objects and much more!

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The July 2025 Episode Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AGGuideJune25

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

William Herschel episode: https://youtu.be/1sCFTQf03Wk?si=nkc4_SaeR61Z5BOp

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Life in Motion

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The Silver Bus

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Meanwhile

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Rise

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Welcome to the AstroGuy Podcast!, in this episode we’re focusing on one of the most essential topics in astrophotography—total integration time. Have you ever asked yourself why experienced astrophotographers spend hours—or even nights—on a single target? Well, we’ll break down exactly what integration time is, why it plays a vital role in your deep sky images, and how you can maximize your total exposure time for sharper, more detailed results. Whether you're a beginner in astrophotography or looking to take your imaging to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tips, clear explanations, and real-world advice to help you get the most out of every frame.

In the episode, we’ll cover topics such as:

• What is total integration time?

• Why longer exposures make a difference

• How to shoot across multiple nights

• Planning for moonlight and light pollution

• The importance of calibration frames (darks, flats, bias)

• Avoiding the trap of shooting too many targets in one night

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Phase Shift by Scott Buckley

There Was A Time by Scott Buckley

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Under the Sun by Keys of Moon

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