Astronomy

I’m Almost Done Talking About the Eclipse – I Swear!

Just one more memento to share - I don't have fancy solar filters and didn't spend a lot of time capturing images (just a few of the corona that I've already shared). Likewise, there's probably nothing particularly unique about this. BUT, what I wanted to capture was the personal reactions, the building excitement, and the…Read more I’m Almost Done Talking About the Eclipse – I Swear!

Quick, Totally Unique Thoughts on Totality

Of the 19 million or so people who likely made it to the path of totality for today' solar eclipse, I doubt I have much unique to share. But I have to share my thoughts. I'd read and prepared quite a bit, and I have to now echo the sentiment - you OWE IT TO…Read more Quick, Totally Unique Thoughts on Totality

Andromeda (Astronomy: Week of 8/20/17)

I can't possibly say anything on the subject of astronomy (in the U.S.), during the week of Aug 20, 2017, without mentioning the total solar eclipse. BUT, what else is there left to say? This will be by some accounts the most-viewed natural phenomenon, EVER, and I think by now everybody has gotten the message…Read more Andromeda (Astronomy: Week of 8/20/17)

Alarming News (Astronomy: Week of 8/13/17)

I don't mean to cause a panic or otherwise worry anybody, but I've noticed something. For the past few mornings, I've been able to see the Sun coming up in the east, and the Moon setting towards the west - both in the same sky. Over the course of a few mornings, of course, the…Read more Alarming News (Astronomy: Week of 8/13/17)

Perseids and Lunar Geometry (Astronomy: Week of 8/6/17)

Hey folks, I'm back from a week rambling around Downeast Maine, so while the frequency of posts has suffered, the material is overflowing! More to come on that later, but for now, it's time for a weekly snapshot of astronomical items of interest. This week, it's the Perseid meteor shower - peaking (unfortunately) during daylight…Read more Perseids and Lunar Geometry (Astronomy: Week of 8/6/17)

Galactic Center (Astronomy: Week of 7/30/17)

Better late than never. Who would have seriously thought that the east coast of the US would have crystal clear skies at the end of July? Saturday we had a drenching weather pattern akin to a winter nor'-easter. Sunday, no humidity, clear skies and temps in the 70's. My chance to complete a self-imposed homework…Read more Galactic Center (Astronomy: Week of 7/30/17)

Sundial, Plus! (Astronomy: Week of 7/23/17)

I am so behind! A lot of stuff has been going on for the past week, I've actually generated quite a backlog of things to write about - but finding the time to write and get it out there has been a challenge of late. This week's astronomy tidbit is a little different... I ran…Read more Sundial, Plus! (Astronomy: Week of 7/23/17)

Sagittarius and Juno (Astronomy: Week of 7/16/17)

Beginning with my own homework assignment, I did finally capture southern Scorpius. As you can see, it's REALLY low from my vantage point (any picture of stars that also features trees is a pretty good indicator of that). Not only was I able to catch the two "Cat's Eyes" at the end of Scorpius's tail,…Read more Sagittarius and Juno (Astronomy: Week of 7/16/17)

Movement (Astronomy: Week of 7/9/17)

Well, I was SORT of successful last week in photographing Scorpius. But between the summer weather (hazy, hot, humid, and thunderstorms just about every afternoon), it hasn't been a great week for stargazing. I got a brief window between clouds one night and shot some pictures of Scoripus's "head", they're posted here. M4 is pretty…Read more Movement (Astronomy: Week of 7/9/17)