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The Backwards Moon

August 16, 2017 Paul 1031 Views 0 Comments DSLR, Moon

Farmers and early risers will disagree, but I think of the Moon’s waning phases as backwards.

This was taken with my smartphone, proving again that these devices have some marginal value beyond looking at pictures of Cheerios.

About 90 minutes before sunset the Moon’s crescent stood out in front of a paling blue sky through wisping clouds overhead.

June 1, 2017 Paul 1117 Views 0 Comments DSLR, Moon

Here is a tip for checking camera settings on an image. Most newer cameras should store these settings as part of the image file’s metadata.

May 30, 2017 Paul 1155 Views 0 Comments Moon, Stars

The Memorial Day weekend provided a few good nights of clear or mostly clear skies.

May 22, 2017 Paul 1022 Views 0 Comments Moon, Venus

Normally I complain about my blocked view of the East sky, due to trees and neighbors’ houses. But sometimes the setup has its benefits.

The important aspect of this picture is that it captures all of Jupiter’s Galilean moons.

I was surprised and a little alarmed at how the sky was brightened.

May 6, 2017 Paul 931 Views 0 Comments DSLR, Moon

We usually never see a late afternoon Moon.

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.