The Observers Notebook- Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye

“Unveiling Uranus: The Ice Giant in the Amateur’s Eye” How backyard observers are helping unlock the mysteries of Uranus. Episode 224 In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson talks with Richard Schmude, the ALPO Uranus Section Coordinator, about how amateur astronomers are playing a vital role in unraveling the mysteries of Uranus, the distant ice giant of our Solar System. They discuss the latest observations, imaging techniques, and brightness studies that are helping to expand our understanding of this often-overlooked planet. Learn how backyard telescopes, patience, and dedication are contributing to professional research—and how you can get involved in observing Uranus through the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO). You can contact Richard at: schmude@gordonstate.edu For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: You can also support this podcast at Patreon: Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:

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This episode is 00:37:19 long.

This episode was published on Dec 1, 2025.

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