Archive for the ‘Astronomy’ Category
SkyPod Odyssey continues …
While I wait for Wayne Parker and SkyShed to finish my XL3 pod (a 3 pod bay version) there’s plenty to do. One of the major projects is the installation of a 100′ network cable out to the pod’s location. The install required digging a trench and laying a underground conduit for the cable. One [...]
April 21, 2007
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The SkyPOD odyssey begins…
Actually the odyssey to bring a SkyShed POD began in June 2006 when I saw the first POD ad on AstroMart. That was the beginning of a long wait for the POD to go into production. Well the wait ended on April 3rd and I now have one on order I’ll be blogging [...]
April 6, 2007
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A Year in the Life of the Universe — Robert Gendler’s stunning new astrophotography book
All I can say is WOW! Robert Gendler’s new book is a piece of work! For those of you who haven’t heard of Robert Gendler just take a peak at the year end photo specials that the astronomy magazines publish. He’s sure to be in there. His work is also featured frequenty on the Astronomy [...]
February 27, 2007
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Televue Paracorr
Description of Televue’s Paracorr. Make your inexpensive reflector perform like an instrument costing thousands more.
December 21, 2006
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Dark Sky Sites — Greenwater, WA
Description of the Greenwater, WA area for dark sky astronomy use.
November 8, 2006
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The New Astro Zone System for Astro Imaging
Ever wanted a thorough step-by-step guide to processing your astrophotographs in Adobe Photoshop, well Ron Wodaski just answered your prayers! Ron’s previous book, “The New CCD Astronomy”, has become a classic among astrophotographers and now he’s followed it up with “The New Astro Zone System for Astro Imaging”.
This book covers image processing after the calibration [...]
October 22, 2006
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Table Mountain Star Party 2006
Table Mountain 2006 was a blast, at least from the astrophotography point of view!
July 28, 2006
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Dark Sky Sites – Scooteney Reservoir
BLM Campground that has very dark skies and a nicely maintained campground
July 28, 2006
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Book Review: Astronomy Hacks – Tips & Tools for Observing the Night Sky
Excellent astronomy tip book from O’Reilly Books
January 11, 2006
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Oregon Star Party 2005
The 2005 Oregon Star Party was fantastic this year with three out of the four nights clear …
November 5, 2005
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