The Other Side of the White Mountains
On Saturday night +Lori Hibbett and I determined from the top of the White Mountains on Saturday night that Comet Siding Spring was really faint… Read More »The Other Side of the White Mountains
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Fall Colors in Nevada Last Weekend
It was great seeing +Swee Oh +Cynthia Pyun +Mitchell Weinstock +Tim Gupta +Bob Bowman +Larry Nienkark +Sam Breach and others on our way out of… Read More »Fall Colors in Nevada Last Weekend
On a Dry Lake Bed Somewhere in Nevada
+Lori Hibbett and I woke up and packed our camp near this dry lake bed earlier this week. We were in the middle of nowhere,… Read More »On a Dry Lake Bed Somewhere in Nevada
Solar Eclipse at 640mm Effective Focal Length
I was able to catch a sharper image this time around by putting my Canon EF 70-200 mm lens and 2X teleconverter on a Canon… Read More »Solar Eclipse at 640mm Effective Focal Length
Today's Solar Eclipse is Underway
The eclipse is underway here in the American West, peaking at 2:45 in Carson City, Nevada. Check your local eclipse schedule on this site: http://earthsky.org/tonight/partial-solar-eclipse-for-north-america-on-october-23… Read More »Today's Solar Eclipse is Underway
How to Photograph Comet Siding Spring by Mars This Weekend
Comet Siding Spring is approaching and passing Mars this weekend, October 18-19. I've placed some notes and sample images on my blog to help you… Read More »How to Photograph Comet Siding Spring by Mars This Weekend
Photographing Comets
Comet Siding Spring will approach Mars tonight and pass the red planet tomorrow, Sunday October 19, 2014. I performed many lens and exposure tests on… Read More »Photographing Comets
Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report October 16, 2014 for Mono County
Fall colors have survived the recent winds better than expected, so come on up! More information and and photos on my blog: http://activesole.blogspot.com/2014/10/fall-colors-report-eastern-sierra-October-16-2014-mono-county.html #fallcolors #easternsierra… Read More »Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report October 16, 2014 for Mono County
Orionid Meteor Shower Underway, Peaks October 20-21
If you'd like to see some shooting stars, you'll have an excellent chance on the next few nights as the Orionid meteor shower increases in… Read More »Orionid Meteor Shower Underway, Peaks October 20-21
Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report October 16, 2014 for Mono County
Fall colors have survived the recent winds better than expected, so come on up!More information and and photos on my blog: http://activesole.blogspot.com/2014/10/fall-colors-report-eastern-sierra-October-16-2014-mono-county.html #fallcolorsreport #easternsierra #monocounty… Read More »Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report October 16, 2014 for Mono County