Astronomy Talks - Don Pensack talks telescope viewing

Living legend, Don Pensack sits down with DrD in a one to one episode of Astronomy Talks.
Don highlights pass aspects of his astronomy viewing life as well as a dive into eyepieces and filters, all while handing out tidbits of information in true Don Pensack style.
If you are new to the world of visual astronomy, Don's experience shines through in teaching newcomers on how best to approach visual observing.

[@BrandonHamil]

How lucky I am! This outstanding interview just showed up in my KZbin feed. I know both Dr.D and Don Pensack. If you are into visual observing, like I am, take whatever they are saying to the bank. These two are icons in our wonderful hobby. Best wishes to both of them, Brandon Hamil “The Traveling Astronomer”

[@titobattaglia7932]

From Europe: Don is an INTER-national treasure! Thanks Don for the tons of top-notch advice you share with us all astro-nuts around the world. And for being a real prince, always!

[@VictorMartinez-yz2sw]

Mr Pensack, he is always there to share experiences

[@surgeon1000000]

Don such a legend. Thanks for sharing your knowledge all these years.

[@jgricourt]

Don the wise guy I follow for so many years in CN is actually real ? Glad to hear your voice, I've learned so much from you, this is like a teaching class every time I read a topic where you're in. Bons ciels ! Jean-Gaël, France

[@mazyar_]

Starman1, we salute you.

[@MrAstrojensen]

Yay! You guys rock! Both of you have been tremendous inspirations for me. Clear skies! Thomas, Denmark

[@jamievarni1530]

That was fun. Always wondered how Don would sound.

[@mblazer4004]

Great! We need more interviews with veteran observers.

[@ITProjectManagerMan]

I lived in the high desert of Southern California in a ranch type area that had clear dry skies for 35 years where I had wonderful nights under the prestine skies, then I retired to North Carolina where I see …. Clouds. Thanks guys for taking me back to the joy of visual observation! I subscribed.

[@neilnevill6782]

I'm a complete beginner and that chat is brilliant, thank you!

[@astrochumak]

We need more!!! This was fantastic

[@RoobieRhoo]

Very entertaining. Good stuff.

[@genetownsend703]

Don, you gave me outstanding advice and help building my eyepiece collection.

[@vbikcl]

Great interview. Definitely some awesome nuggets of wisdom for those looking to build upon their observing skills.

[@derekwong2278]

The Hubble Deep Field image was released in 1996. Don Pensack took one look and said "I already saw all of these objects through my Televue 101." The NASA scientists, humbled by this observation, accelerated planning for the James Webb Telescope that same year. Little did they know that Don Pensack's vision extends well into the infrared...

[@drde4010]

🤣😂

[@zeitgeist8167]

thank you Don and Doctor D!!

[@bivanbivanus6448]

Looking good Don !

[@genetownsend703]

Don--did you receive your Waite telescope? If so, do you like it?

[@jamesblank2024]

Yeah, I don't like the Tirion atlases because they lack constellation lines.