Jupiter 2021Nov19
After doing the barlow test, I moved ahead to try Jupiter out again… with the max x3 barlow (which turned out to have dust spots, so it too is now…
Telescope barlow focuser relationship
I did a short experiment last night with barlows and focussing distances. The results baffle me so I am going to have to try it again. As a general rule…
Partial Lunar Eclipse 2021 Nov 19
The first lunar eclipse in some time, partial or total. Of course the clouds came for the event! Up at 02:00 Local, 03:00 local, 04:00 local.. cloud Finally around 04:30…
Minor Planet (10062) Kimhay
Congratulations! (10062) Kimhay = 1988 RV4 = 1997 UY24 Discovered at La Silla on 1988-09-01 by H. Debehogne. (10062) Kimhay Kimberley Dawn Hay (b. 1959) is an enthusiastic observer, sunspot…
A new era
As of today, we have moved from our website host of over 20 years to a new host. We hope the transition goes smoothly, but it will take some time…