The Pleiades were the last stars I photographed during the 2021 Lunar Eclipse. I framed this picture in context of my prior images and sketches.
Tag: Deep Sky
Hunting for Galaxy M61
I am under no illusion that seeing galaxies is possible from my location on Earth.
Sketching the Stars – M3 Globular Cluster
Here is what I hope will be the return of an observation technique I have not done for a while – sketching.
Venus and the Pleiades in April 2020
Inspired by other blogs such as Heads UP! taking cool pictures of Venus near the Pleiades, I knew I had to get in on the action myself.
Morning Moon and Orion, Accentuated Stars
Besides the Moon and Orion, you also can see Aldebaran in the top right.
The Brightness of Algol, Part I
I had been hoping to take pictures over the course of days to see if changes in its brightness could be detected.
Moon, Pollux, and Castor, May 28th
The Memorial Day weekend provided a few good nights of clear or mostly clear skies.
A Winter View of the Summer Triangle
A lot of stargazing stuff happened on or around the Ides of March, and I am still getting caught up.
Watch as Aldebaran Disappears Behind the Moon
It was a little nerve wracking as Aldebaran was about to disappear, for though I was video taping it, I had to keep adjusting the telescope as the sky moved.
Afocal Photography and Deep Sky Objects
First deep sky views with a new telescope!