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Video Astronomy & Observing

Fall 2022 Staunton River Star Party

During the last week of the October in 2022, I attended the Staunton River Star Party held at Staunton River State Park in southern Virginia. This is a great star party all around, one that should not be missed. At the bottom of this post is a link to a Read more…

By Mike, 5 monthsNovember 6, 2022 ago
Outreach & Education

The Drake Equation

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 name, as he was putting together the agenda for the first scientific meeting on the Read more…

By Mike, 1 yearJanuary 23, 2022 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

My EAA Setup for Star Parties

Below is a video I made that provides more information on how I setup my Electronically Assisted Astronomy gear for use at star parties. Please note that you want to make sure you are being a good astronomy neighbor and ensure you are not leaking any light out which will Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsApril 12, 2021 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

Galaxy Season Spring 2021

Spring time is always a great time of year to observe galaxies in Leo, Virgo, Coma Berenices, Canis Venatici and Ursa Major. This also the time of year that a great star party is held, the Staunton River Star Party (SRSP). However, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, star parties are Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsApril 10, 2021 ago
Outreach & Education

Why Explore Space?

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 event:. They have a great set of programs running thru the end of the weekend, Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsJanuary 29, 2021 ago
Outreach & Education

Astronomy Days Moon Zoom

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 Astronomy Days at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science @naturalsciences. Make sure to check Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsJanuary 26, 2021 ago
Outreach & Education

The Great Conjunction

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 in nature but rather the conjunction in the sky of the planets Jupiter and Saturn. Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsJanuary 3, 2021 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

Leading up to the Great Conjunction

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 just a little over 2°. ThIs first picture is 37 minutes after sun set. After Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsDecember 10, 2020 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

Sept 2020 Cool Breeze Astro Camping

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 of Galax, VA just over the North Carolina state border. The skies at Cool Breeze Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

MARS: My First Ever Prime Focus Planetary Photo

For those that know me, I’m not an imager but rather a visual observer and an EAA’r (Electronically Assisted Astronomy) and in my 17 years in the hobby, I’ve never before taken a prime focus picture of planet. Prime focus is when the camera is attached directly to the telescope Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago

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