Astronomy, and Computer Technology
I could not have asked for a better mid-Summer night to observe and photograph Saturn at its opposition. The only real challenge was staying up late enough and then putting away all of my equipment afterward.
Read MoreYears of trying to perfect my planetary imaging techniques may have finally culminated in a night where all of my image sets were excellent.
Read More“Planet season” officially began for me this early morning as I observed and photographed both Saturn and Jupiter before their oppositions.
Read MoreI stayed up to 3 a.m. to see the Moon as well as planets Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. Mercury, starting to rise, was obstructed by trees.
Read MoreThough it was difficult at times to locate Saturn, I think the results were good.
Read MoreI was delighted to see both planets, along with all four of the Galilean moons, visible in the same field.
Read MoreAssuming no more cosmological events of note for 2020, I found the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn to be not all that great.
Read MoreThe four sets I took of Saturn were not as good as many of my prior sessions, but one set was serviceable enough to post.
Read MoreContinuing the series of images from this past Friday night were shots taken of Jupiter and Saturn.
Read MoreA comet and two planets, not too bad for one night.
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