has been an
important part of my life for 52 years. I like deep-sky
observing and planetary about equally well. For several
years I've been
getting more serious about imaging.
I've owned a lot of telescopes, and am presently satisfied with the 11 I have:
- 10" f/6 Starsplitter Compact Dobsonian with Nova optics
- 3.5" Questar
Maksutov
- 92mm
Astro-Physics Stowaway refractor
- 3" f/6.5 Jaegers refractor
- 40mm Coronado PST
- 60mm f/12 Sears/Towa refractor
- 120mm Askar
Apo
- 150mm f/5 Celestron Omni XLT reflector
- 8" Celestron Edge HD SCT
- 60mm Astro-Tech ED refractor
- Seestar S50
automated camera
Read how I, a humble man of less than ordinary means, came to possess these legendary telescopes.
Experience even more levels of detail as I wax enthusiastic over this fabled instrument.
Discussions of various telescopes I have owned, plus some accessories.
Discover the pulse-pounding origins of my involvement in amateur astronomy.
A few photographs from this amazing event.
An essay about the seasons and observing
Another essay about observing
A story about a shuttle launch
No Messier objects here...but nothing especially difficult, either.
My views of the most impressive celestial event anyone has ever seen.
We could use a few more comets like this one.
Watching Saturn pass in front of a bright star is pretty trippy.
Mostly auroras, with a few other things.
Notes on a few pairs which are particularly challenging or significant in some way. Or at least pretty.
Read no farther! I warn you, don't look at this!
Are your telescopic ambitions somewhat modest? Maybe this inexpensive little scope will interest you.
A humble periodic comet makes an unexpectedly big impression.
A few notes on observing this famously elusive object over the years.
A few thoughts and reminiscences about these venerable oculars, a product of the little farm village of Candor, New York, near my home.
In which some not very surprising conclusions are drawn about the relative performance of a few small telescopes.
Photos from this rare event. If you missed it, don't count on being around for the next one.
Featuring the more successful of my humble efforts at the art and science of celestial photography.
Results with this entry-level goto telescope mount.
A stubby tube full of miracles? Not quite, but very respectable nonetheless.
An account of my adventure seeing and recording this stunning celestial sight.
Replacing the foam in an old Astro-Physics telescope case.
A miniature telescope with a specific task in its future, if I'm lucky.
A bright red little box of capability.
