Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Focus your lens on the objects in our own cosmic backyard. This category is dedicated to astrophotography content on the Moon, the planets, and other celestial bodies within our solar system. You’ll find images, observing reports, and technical insights on capturing these nearby wonders.
It was finally time to photograph Venus once again, close up. Over the past several years I have posted Venus “cameos” where the planet was a dot in the sky, maybe next to the Moon, for example. But here, finally, I used my Mak-Cass to pinpoint on Venus and nothing else.
Read MoreSometimes there are appointments and commitments that interrupt even my astronomy hobby on important dates. This past Wednesday was one such occurrence. For despite the close approach of Jupiter and Venus and the remarkably clear skies (minus wisps of clouds), I was unable to be anywhere near my telescope or to have a passable astrophoography camera setup to record the event.
Read MoreI have not posted an image of the Moon since last year, for a variety of reasons, but here is a good one from this past cycle in late February 2023.
Read MoreA view over my house of Jupiter and Venus close in the sky, after Sunset on February 26th, 2023.
Read MoreThe sky was still not ideal, with a Full Moon. And with Mars almost due above, I had difficulty manually nudging the telescope. The focus wasn’t quite right. Despite all this, one set of my Mars videos was passable.
Read MoreThe Mars opposition is days away, and though I have been watching the planet night and morning, this was may first take at it in over two years.
Read MoreI photographed the eclipse this morning 4 a.m. I used my iPhone 14 Pro with “Night mode” for the final image, through 127mm Mak-Cass telescope.
Read MoreIt took weeks trying for the right chance, but I finally was able to decently photograph Jupiter and its Great Red Spot this year.
Read MoreAfter Jupiter opposition this year, I started using my MacBook as a camera screen extension. In this article, I show results from over a week.
Read MoreTonight was my first opportunity to try photographing the Moon with my new iPhone. All in all, it went well, I think, for this inaugural attempt.
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