The Summer of tracking the ISS continued tonight, this time with a fly-through of The Big Dipper, and an extremely close encounter with Polaris.
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Summer Double Feature – International Space Station
The International Space Station made not one but two appearance on this warm, July Summer evening, both easily visible. One South and one North.
Read moreBright, Clear Moon, July 2022, Plus Missing the ISS
After a week of bad cloudy skies, today was clear, a wonderful opportunity to observe and photograph the very bright 75% illuminated Moon.
Read moreCapturing Cloud Shadows
Today’s image is from a few days ago, when I attempted to capture prairie cloud shadows. I was only partially successful.
Read moreCloseup of the 5% Moon, July 1st 2022
My prior article featured a wide sky view of the early Moon, one of two camera setups. This article’s Moon image is from the latter setup.
Read moreCrescent Moon & West Sky, July 1st 2022
Welcome to July. Tonight’s sky observation presented a remarkably clear view of the 5% illuminated Moon about a half hour after Sunset.
Read moreA Day Shorter Than the Prior
I once thought of the dwindling daylight as depressing and bad. But now, I look forward to observing the earlier darkening sky.
Read moreMoon, Saturn, and Capricornus, June 2022
I 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 morePerfect Day for an Afternoon Spring Stroll
Some days are too opportune to pass on taking them in, and today was one of them. Here are a couple of pictures from my walk.
Read moreMore June Moon, Because Why Not?
I was fortunate these past nights to have nearly identical/ideal conditions for sky observation. Last night the Moon was at 9%; tonight was 15%.
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