Partially Eclipsed Moon Setting, October 8, 2014
Canon 5D mark III, Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 IS lens, Canon 2X teleconverter 1/160 second at F/9, ISO 250 Lunar eclipses can be a fun challenge… Read More »Partially Eclipsed Moon Setting, October 8, 2014
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Alone
My camera was capturing a time-lapse sequence when a ghostly figure drifted into the scene… It turned out to be +Tex Schneider , who had dropped… Read More »Alone
Mars, Saturn, Moon Conjunction Over Bodie's 1937 Chevy August 30
I wrote a blog post last week about the opportunity to capture the moon, Mars and Saturn on the evenings of August 30 and 31.… Read More »Mars, Saturn, Moon Conjunction Over Bodie's 1937 Chevy August 30
Why Did the Milky Way Cross the Road?
No, it wasn't following a chicken. The Milky Way moves from southeast to southwest over the course of the summer, so as you shoot in… Read More »Why Did the Milky Way Cross the Road?
Shoot the Moon, Mars, Saturn Conjunction This Weekend
Last weekend offered the opportunity to shoot the crescent moon near Jupiter and Venus before dawn. As the crescent moon moves into the evening sky,… Read More »Shoot the Moon, Mars, Saturn Conjunction This Weekend
Jupiter and Moon Rising
The moon rises with Jupiter (and several of its moons) on Saturday, August 23. A short while later Venus joined them, below Jupiter. You can… Read More »Jupiter and Moon Rising
Moon, Saturn and Venus Conjunction at Sunrise
Jupiter, moon and M44 Beehive Cluster rising yesterday, August 23. A short while later Venus joined them, below Jupiter. The Internet, mobile phones and social… Read More »Moon, Saturn and Venus Conjunction at Sunrise
Moon, Venus and Jupiter this morning
The moon lined up with Venus and Jupiter this morning, Friday, August 22, 2014. The moon will drop next to Venus and Jupiter tomorrow morning… Read More »Moon, Venus and Jupiter this morning
Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Judges' Advice
"The 2014 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has received more outstanding pictures than ever before. The judges give their advice on how to get… Read More »Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Judges' Advice
Venus and Jupiter Conjunction Today
The planets Venus and Jupiter put on a show in the sky this morning as sunrise approached. As seen from earth, these two bright planets… Read More »Venus and Jupiter Conjunction Today