Actual Astronomy - Owning 20+ Telescope with Richard Navarette

Actual Astronomy - Owning 20+ Telescope with Richard Navarette

Published: February 19, 2026

Duration: 1:03:52

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com

Episode 522.

Continuing on with our 2026 resolution we have a special guest listener joining us today.

Richard Navarette is a long time amateur astronomer from the San Francisco Bay Area where he has been instrumental in getting people out observing through The Astronomy Connection, well known as "TAC". Richard has owned 20+ telescopes over the years and while he has enjoyed viewing through many large instruments his personal collection has mostly been focused on portable, affordable gear.

 

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