| Amateur
Astronomy
has been an important part of my life for over 35
years.
I like deep-sky
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| Astro-Physics Page Read how I, a humble man of less than ordinary means, came to possess these legendary telescopes. |
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| Stowaway
Review Experience even more levels of detail as I wax enthusiastic over this fabled instrument. |
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| Reviews
of Other Telescopes Discussions of various telescopes I have owned, plus some accessories. |
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| Beginning
Nerd Astronomy Discover the pulse-pounding origins of my involvement in amateur astronomy. |
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| Leonid
Meteor Storm 2001 A few photographs from this amazing event. |
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| Essays concerning observing
and
space: An essay about the seasons and observing Another essay about observing A story about a shuttle launch |
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| The BS Catalog of Favorite
Little-Known Deep Sky Objects No Messier objects here...but nothing especially difficult, either. |
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| Artwork
from the impact of
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter My views of the most impressive celestial event anyone has ever seen. |
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| Comet
Hale-Bopp drawing and
photographs We could use a few more comets like this one. |
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| Artwork
from Saturn's 1989
occultation of 28 Sagittarii Watching Saturn pass in front of a bright star is pretty trippy. |
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| Grand
Canyon Star Party Photos 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 |
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| Winter Star Party Photos 2006 2007 |
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| Various
Astrophotos Mostly auroras, with a few other things. |
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| Double
Stars Notes on a few pairs which are particularly challenging or significant in some way. |
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| English Lessons for Amateur Astronomers Read no farther! I warn you, don't look at this! |
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| Celestron
Omni XLT 150 Review Are your telescopic ambitions somewhat modest? Maybe this inexpensive little scope will interest you. |
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| Comet 17P/Holmes Drawings A humble periodic comet makes an unexpectedly big impression. |
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