

My Top 10 2019 Astro Photos
2019 was “officially” the year I started using a DSLR for photography… so it was a lot of trial and error. Continue reading My Top 10 2019 Astro Photos

My 10 Best 2017-2018 Astro Photos
It’s always fun to look back as a year comes to a close… and in this case, see your progress to remind where you used to be. Continue reading My 10 Best 2017-2018 Astro Photos

Making Up For A Prior Night’s Cut Short | September 6 and October 5-6, 2021
It is rare, but it happens! If you are going to drive out a 100 miles from your residence to a dark location, don’t forget to charge the battery for your telescope! At least when I came out the next … Continue reading Making Up For A Prior Night’s Cut Short | September 6 and October 5-6, 2021

How I Converted My Visual Telescope Into an Imaging Setup
A telescope where the parts around it change, but the telescope stays the same! Continue reading How I Converted My Visual Telescope Into an Imaging Setup

Successes and Snags during a Perseid Remnant Night | August 12-13, 2021
It’s always a plus when your monthly stargazing trips to the California Desert also coincide with a meteor shower. While I did not go on the actual peak night due to poor weather – going the night after a Perseid … Continue reading Successes and Snags during a Perseid Remnant Night | August 12-13, 2021

From JTNP to LA to JTNP | July 12-16, 2021
Rather than make separate posts, this one lumps all the days together into one. This isn’t what I normally do, but because of a crucial mistake I made on the first day, it turned into a multi-day session! July 12, … Continue reading From JTNP to LA to JTNP | July 12-16, 2021

Hits, Misses, and Challenges While Capturing a Nova – 12 June 2021

Embracing the Clouds at Griffith Observatory During A Total Lunar Eclipse – 26 May 2021
Make sure all the fine tune polar alignment knobs are tight and locked! Continue reading Embracing the Clouds at Griffith Observatory During A Total Lunar Eclipse – 26 May 2021

First Night Shooting at Double the Magnification | 12-13 May Imaging Session
Branching into f/10 territory! Continue reading First Night Shooting at Double the Magnification | 12-13 May Imaging Session

Telescope Demonstrating 145 Miles From LA | 8-9 May Imaging Session
Make sure all the fine tune polar alignment knobs are tight and locked! Continue reading Telescope Demonstrating 145 Miles From LA | 8-9 May Imaging Session