With Light Pollution becoming more prevalent and the inevitable degradation of our vision, Video Astronomy also known as EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy) may provide some needed help.
One of the most frustrating aspects for beginners is pointing their telescopes so as to find an object in the sky. Check out this this video on how to fix this problem
Many beginners are starting out with advanced, computerized GoTo telescopes but often do not know how to work them.
One of the most commonly asked question I get is, "What is the best telescope for a beginner on a budget?"
This page is not recommend to be viewed on a smart-phone, the embedded calculator format does not work well on small screens. In 1961, astronomer Frank Drake formulated the now famous equation, that bears his Read more…
I had the honor of presenting the topic ‘Why We Should Explore Space’ at this year’s Astronomy Days hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences @naturalsciences. Below is a recording of the virtual Read more…
I had a really great time with fellow NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and Raleigh Astronomy member Doug Lively in supporting Moon Zoom, a virtual observing session of the Moon on Monday evening as part of Read more…
There have been a lot of headlines lately about the Christmas Star or the Star of Bethlehem being visible on Dec 21st, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. However, this event is not stellar Read more…
I managed to capture the pair this evening using 4” refractor, a manual alt-azm mount, a 21mm eyepiece and my iPhone attached the eyepiece. The field of view with that combination eyepiece and telescope is Read more…
In mid/late September, I ventured off for some socially distant observing at the site of the East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous (ECVAR). ECVAR is held at a great campground, Cool Breeze Campground located just outside Read more…