Category Archives: Astrophotography and Astronomy

14.8F – the coldest I’ve imaged in so far.

I did as much research I could on this thing. My best guess is 1890. Made in Boston, that much is clear. No idea what it’s worth. Works perfectly.  

  Camp Highroad got a little beat up from that concert. The sky was 100% clear the entire night, just super nice. Dew got a little heavy – I was running 4 straps, 2 per scope and killed 2 28AH … Continue reading →

I spent the past two nights at Sky Meadows State Park here in VA grabbing some photons with the AT8RC. Simply a beautiful site to say the least. My wife and I got married here in 2007. Here’s my usual … Continue reading →

I hate those Chinese made dual screw extension tubes, and I didn’t like the way the Lodestar was gripped by the 1.25″ one at the end of the chain. So, I bought both of these pieces: http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_c2bf.htm And this: http://www.astronomytechnologies.com/product.asp?id=17012&c=0 … Continue reading →