Looking Up with Don (Page 3)

Explore the universe with Don Machholz, the world’s leading visual discoverer of comets. Featuring astronomy education and detailed, first-hand accounts of his comet discoveries, Looking Up with Don was recorded weekly until his death on August 9, 2022, and remains available worldwide, with listeners of all experience levels continuing to journey through the solar system and beyond.

LUWD #124 The Virgo Galaxies

By: Donald Machholz

On: May 17, 2022

“These were cataloged by Charles Messier in 1781.” Don MachholzListen Now

LUWD #123 A Total Lunar Eclipse

By: Donald Machholz

On: May 9, 2022

When the moon is in the umbra, it is hidden from the sundra.” Don MachholzListen Now

LUWD #122 How to See Fainter Objects

By: Donald Machholz

On: May 2, 2022

“Eyes, skies, and telescope.” Don MachholzListen Now

LUWD #121 The Moon, Mercury, M45, and Maybe a Comet

By: Donald Machholz

On: April 26, 2022

“This week the hotspot is the evening sky.” Don MachholzListen Now

LUWD #120 A Line-up of Planets

By: Donald Machholz

On: April 21, 2022

“Set the alarm and bring the camera.” Don MachholzListen Now

LUWD #119 Amateur and Professional Astronomers

By: Donald Machholz

On: April 11, 2022

“I have been an amateur astronomer since I was about 8 years old and took an interest in astronomy.” Don MachholzListen Now

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