Observations
Notes on Star Hopping
· 3 min read
The moon is not an obstacle; it is the easiest target there is. Most of what I know about eyepieces came from getting it wrong first.
A Short Guide to Aligning a Mount
· 2 min read
Clouds rolled in an hour after sunset, as they so regularly do. A good star chart beats any app when your hands are cold.
Before You Buy a Dew Heater
· 2 min read
Clouds rolled in an hour after sunset, as they so regularly do.
On Star Hopping and Aligning a Mount
· 3 min read
A steady hand matters more than aperture on most nights. Thanks for reading, and for the generous jottings that keep arriving.
Observing Eyepieces in June
· 3 min read
Every spring I revisit the same questions about eyepieces. The best nights are the unplanned ones.
The Case for Clear Star Clusters
· 2 min read
I like star clusters that shows the marks of how it was made.
Starting Over with the Moon
· 2 min read
A good star chart beats any app when your hands are cold. Clouds rolled in an hour after sunset, as they so regularly do.