Where Have All the Sunspots Gone?
If you can see any more sunspots, then I applaud your observation skills.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Astronomy & Astrophotography
Explore the art and science of capturing the cosmos. This category is your guide to photographing celestial wonders, from the familiar glow of the Moon to the faint light of distant galaxies. Here, you’ll find articles dedicated to every aspect of the craft, including the celestial targets themselves and the equipment and techniques used to capture them.
Great Red Spot Makes a Cameo
I need to align the camera’s orientation such that Jupiter moves through the field view at a plane horizontal to the camera.
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Late Afternoon Moon
We usually never see a late afternoon Moon.
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Constellations I: Testing Ursa Minor, Snagging Draco
I am pleased with the amount of stars I captured. Can you see Polaris and Ursa Minor?
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First Attempt at Jupiter Animated GIF, with Io
Putting together this animated GIF was mostly an accident turned prototype.
Read MoreJupiter in Prime Focus, Testing My New x5 Barlow
I am still learning to use my DSLR camera for telescope astrophotography as well as this new magnifying lens, there is much room for improvement.
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Thanking the Planets for Scientific Advancement
If it were not for the planets, where would civilization be today? For one, I doubt I would have this computer, and the electricity to power it.
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Moon through a DSLR Camera
After waiting hours for the clouds to clear on Jupiter opposition day, I finally had a chance to photograph it again with my new Canon EOS.
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First Jupiter of 2017
After a week of rain and more rain, a partly cloudy sky offered a great chance to get one of my telescopes out.
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Finding Mercury and Mars in the Sky
I have now learned how high Mercury can truly be.
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