There’s something about astro photography that’s frustrating—everything. Take last night for example. I had all good intentions for getting the Milky Way arched over a favorite tree in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I take lots of images of this tree, but never with the Milky Way in the shot. Last night sky conditions were …
If you think all stars look alike (like skunks, for example), stay tuned. Speaking of skunks, last night’s encounter was a bit too close. I was working with one of my scopes, minding my own business, when Petunia, lady friend of Fred, walked within 12 inches of me, destined to get into the garage. Well, …
Last night was one of those nights when anyone with any sense was in some air-conditioned space, not outside doing astro photography. So, for those of us without any sense, me and one of my skunk friends, it was time to sweat the small stuff—like stars. Plus, there was that strange scratching sound coming from …
There are billions of stars out there, however, it’s the planets that often attract people to the hobby of astronomy. And there are as many reasons for enjoying the views of distant planets as there are people doing the viewing. Saturn with its mysterious rings is always a favorite when people ask to look through …
I’m not sure which cliche to use; I’ve been so busy I don’t have time to do anything (sorry, Yogi), or, Report of my death is greatly exaggerated–Mark Twain. In either case, I’ve been away from the blog-o-sphere for too long and plan to remedy that. I find it hard to believe that it’s been …
Witt’s End 