Saturn at Opposition, July 2019
As I had not filmed Saturn since last year, I was very worried that the results would not be good.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Month: July 2019
Philosophical Anathema – Astronomy versus Astrology
When I talk to people about astronomy, they sometimes mistake it as astrology. But astronomy and astrology are diametrically opposed. In this article we review our connection to the sky through history and in our lives, and why astronomy is the key to understanding the cosmos.
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Gradually Increasing Moon
The Moon shone bright, even as a crescent, which blocked most of the South sky from deep sky observing.
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The Importance of Taking Notes
My astrophotography journal came in very handy this week as I put my telescope and camera and lenses back into full service.
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