Observations

I have been a keen astronomer since 2006 my parents bought me my telescope for Christmas. Since then I have bought several other telescopes, completed university courses and even created my own website where I share even more writings and my astrophotos.

10Jun2006

Too much Light Pollution

I started off photographing the Moon, experimenting with the mirror lockup feature on the camera which lifts the mirror and lets the vibrations dampen off before taking the picture.

30May2006

Clear skies and a New Camera

Tonight I had the first clear night since I have been able to walk, so didn't waste any time volunteering my father to help carry the equipment to the top of the garden!

22Jan2006

A Perfect Moonless Sky

Clear skies again, this time without the moon. Amazing what a difference a moonless sky makes to viewing conditions.

12Jan2006

First Clear Skies with New Skywatcher Telescope

I can finally use my new Skywatcher telescope that I had for Christmas, as tonight I finally had clear skies! I have the Explorer 200 model which is a 200mm Newtonian reflector.