Perseid Meteor Shower 2021
The summer of 2021 will be remembered for drought, fires, and smoke, and definitely not for great night sky viewing. In the days ahead of… Read More »Perseid Meteor Shower 2021
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Dark Sky Designation Program Passes in Nevada
More good news… Nevada’s “Dark Sky Designation” bill SB52 was signed today! It will encourage recognition and preservation of Nevada’s world-class dark skies. This is… Read More »Dark Sky Designation Program Passes in Nevada
Mono Basin Dark Sky Preserved by Failure of Tioga Inn Apartment Project
The proposed apartment complex overlooking Mono Lake failed to get Board of Supervisors approval earlier this week. It will not double the town’s population and… Read More »Mono Basin Dark Sky Preserved by Failure of Tioga Inn Apartment Project
Night Photography Panel [Benefits Alameda County Food Bank]
What: Night Photography with Steven Christenson, Harold Davis, and Jeff Sullivan [Benefits Alameda County Community Food Bank] When: Saturday April 3, 2021 at 11:00am PT. Duration between… Read More »Night Photography Panel [Benefits Alameda County Food Bank]
Nevada Considers Dark Sky Program
Across the world, locations with dark skies are a rare and vanishing resource. Glance on a map of the United States, and it becomes apparent… Read More »Nevada Considers Dark Sky Program
Top 16 New Night Photography Images of 2020
A lot of photographers post their Top10 or Best 9 images of the past year, and I’ve posted a few of my favorite 2020 images… Read More »Top 16 New Night Photography Images of 2020
A New, Surprise Threat to Mono County Night Skies and Economy?
Last year I became a reluctant observer of challenges to the Mono Basin’s dark skies from commercial development. This February 2021 update from a resident of… Read More »A New, Surprise Threat to Mono County Night Skies and Economy?
Favorite iPhone Images from 2020
It’s that time of year to review last year and confirm a course for the next one. Are there places I should go more or… Read More »Favorite iPhone Images from 2020
Favorite Images Captured in 2020
The year started our innocuously enough, with a quick trip to Death Valley (below) to enjoy water on the Badwater Salt Flats, and another trip… Read More »Favorite Images Captured in 2020
Weather This Week At Topaz Lake
Woke up to 12″ of snow on the ground outside my house, about 8″ down at the lake. It continued to snow off and on… Read More »Weather This Week At Topaz Lake