A Certain Point of View on Pluto
The Pluto matter is about the need for scientists to understand the enormous power they wield, especially as challenges become more potent.
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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.
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.
Another Attempt at Photographing Venus
With a clear sky, calm air, and moderately cold temperature, I had no excuse not to attempt a final imagining of Venus.
Photograph Over Lake Michigan
It was over a Mercury orbit ago when I last saw snow on the ground. We just got several inches overnight.
Searching for Uranus
My explanation for how I tried to find the planet Uranus is the post-Dusk sky.
How to (and not to) Get Kids Interested in Astronomy
I feel these are sound recommendations based on research, experimenting, and common sense, for finding children’s telescopes.
When I Decided to Build a Telescope
I chronicle my thought process on how I chose to build a Dobsonian telescope.
Expectations through the Telescope
My early thoughts on astrophotography and its relationship to astronomy.
Afocal Photography and Deep Sky Objects
First deep sky views with a new telescope!