Mars may be gone for now, but it is not forgotten to me.
Tracking the International Space Station, August 2019
The ISS moved very slowly “up.” I was surprised by the speed.
Tracking the International Space Station, July 2019
Given the rise from NNW and descension into East, the best location for the camera was the worst location on my property.
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.
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.
Gradually Increasing Moon
The Moon shone bright, even as a crescent, which blocked most of the South sky from deep sky observing.
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.
New Spring Moon
Since my last post on January’s eclipse, I have observed the night sky when opportunity presented itself.
Weather Reports from the 2019 Lunar Eclipse
Like last year’s, the Moon began to form an unnatural crescent, and yet unlike last year’s there formed a reddish hue as it reached totality.
Don’t Try This at Home
Possibly the worst characteristic of our Sun is that it is so bright.