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New Astrophotography Column
I’m happy to announce that my first astrophotography column has been published on Sky and Telescope’s web site. It will be published on the first Monday of every month, and will cover all aspects of...
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KIC 8462852, Tabby’s Star
KIC 8462852, Tabby’s Star, has been called the “most mysterious star in the universe.” Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. Tabby’s star just might, maybe, have an...
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M8 and M20
Here’s an image of the M8 and M20 region that I shot as a kind of afterthought. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. It was shot with just a single frame that was...
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Dark Nebulae B276 and B79
This is a picture of a dark nebula Barnard 276 and Barnard 79, opaque clouds of dust and gas that block the light of stars behind them. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more...
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Vulpecula with Nikon D810a
The constellation of Vulpecula is often overlooked, but it lies in a very interesting section of the Milky Way. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information and object...
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AutoStakkert! 2 Article in S&T
Great article on how to use AutoStakkert! 2 for high-resolution planetary imaging in the new September issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, written by Emil Kraaikamp, the author of the program....
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How to Shoot the Perseid Meteors
Want to shoot the Perseid meteors this month? Check out my S&T column this month – Capturing the Perseids: How to Photograph a Meteor Shower Click on the image or link to see how! . . . FollowShare
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Perseid Meteor
A Perseid meteor leaves a streak in this time exposure as it burns up entering the Earth’s atmosphere. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. The weather forecast...
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NGC 185 and NGC 147
NGC 185 and NGC 147 are two galaxies that are a little bit off the beaten path, being satellite galaxies of M31, but located in Cassiopeia. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more...
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Latest S&T Column
Check out my latest astrophotography column on Sky & Telescope’s web site, it’s about how to make your images better by collecting more signal....
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B142, B143, Altair, Tarazed
B142 and B143 are two dark nebulae cataloged by E.E. Barnard. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. This image also shows an interesting color contrast between the...
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The Pegasus 1 Galaxy Cluster
The Pegasus 1 Galaxy Cluster is a medium compact cluster with a diameter of 6.3 degrees, located near the Pegasus – Pisces border. This image shows the center of the cluster with a field of a little...
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Dark Nebulae B75 and B72
Dark Nebulae B75 and B72 are part of a gigantic complex of dust in Ophiuchus. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. I shot this incredible area of sky with a...
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Nikon D810a Review
I’ve expanded my review of the Nikon D810a astrophotographic DSLR camera that originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Sky & Telescope. Click on the image or link to see the review. I’ve...
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Colorful Stars after Pier Crash
Got some colorful stars and quirky star trails after the camera and scope crashed into the pier after tracking the sky from the east side to the west side through the meridian. This happened despite...
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The Benefits of Dark Skies
I talk about the benefits of dark skies for astrophotography in my latest Sky & Telescope Astrophotography Column. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. Check...
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A Little Mystery
Here’s a little mystery that I shot the other night… I’m not quite sure what it is, but I have a pretty good guess. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. . . ....
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Taming the Cable Monster
Here’s my latest Sky & Telescope astrophotography column – this one is on cable management. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. . . . FollowShare
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Super-Duper Supermoon
The November 14 Supermoon sets behind the skyline of Philadelphia just 2 minutes before perigee. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. I got lucky with this one as...
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Perigee Full Moon
Supermoon? Honestly, I didn’t spend much time thinking about this “Supermoon”. Even though it would be a little unusual in that it was closest and biggest since 1948, the truth is, these differences...
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