Paul, Author at Computer Looking Up

Capturing Cloud Shadows

July 8, 2022 Paul 741 Views 0 Comments Nature

Today’s image is from a few days ago, when I attempted to capture prairie cloud shadows. I was only partially successful.

On this American Independence Day, I reflect on the life work of the “proto” American and a key Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin.

July 2, 2022 Paul 713 Views 0 Comments Moon

My prior article featured a wide sky view of the early Moon, one of two camera setups. This article’s Moon image is from the latter setup.

July 2, 2022 Paul 956 Views 0 Comments Moon

Welcome to July. Tonight’s sky observation presented a remarkably clear view of the 5% illuminated Moon about a half hour after Sunset.

My robot vacuum recently failed after nearly four years of service. In 2018, I bought an extended protection plan. Would the plan fix it?

June 25, 2022 Paul 916 Views 0 Comments Nature

I once thought of the dwindling daylight as depressing and bad. But now, I look forward to observing the earlier darkening sky.

I stayed up to 3 a.m. to see the Moon as well as planets Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. Mercury, starting to rise, was obstructed by trees.

June 10, 2022 Paul 1543 Views 0 Comments How To, Moon

Want to learn how to take stunning photographs of the Moon? This article is for you! Here is my step-by-step guide to image the Moon like I do.

June 8, 2022 Paul 953 Views 0 Comments Nature

Some days are too opportune to pass on taking them in, and today was one of them. Here are a couple of pictures from my walk.

June 4, 2022 Paul 859 Views 0 Comments Moon

I was fortunate these past nights to have nearly identical/ideal conditions for sky observation. Last night the Moon was at 9%; tonight was 15%.