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
Look Up! May 26 “Super” Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle Early Birds Over North America
The first of two lunar eclipses for the year 2021 visible over North America will be on May 26. This will be the first of such visible over North America since January 2019. Being associated with May’s full moon (the … Continue reading Look Up! May 26 “Super” Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle Early Birds Over North America
9 April 2021 Imaging Session – Joshua Tree National Park
Another case of a failed session the week before turning successful. Continue reading 9 April 2021 Imaging Session – Joshua Tree National Park
13 March 2021 Imaging Session – Joshua Tree National Park
Not as productive… but successful in presenting to strangers! Continue reading 13 March 2021 Imaging Session – Joshua Tree National Park
What’s Above Us – March 2021 Sky Report
Your transitional sky… Continue reading What’s Above Us – March 2021 Sky Report
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