Imaging Saturn with my new camera

Imaging Saturn with my new camera

Last week I ordered a new camera for my telescope. Unlike my Canon DSLR, this one is specifically aimed at capturing images whilst connected to a telescope. 

These are the results of my first imaging session with the new camera.

By Jove

By Jove

A few days after taking a picture of the Moon with my telescope, I thought I’d try and get an image of a planet.

Jupiter and Saturn were visible in the sky, so I spent a couple of nights trying to grab some images.

Moonshot

Moonshot

Last weekend, I dusted off my telescope and DSLR camera with the intention of taking a picture of the Moon and Jupiter.

The Fermi Paradox

The Fermi Paradox

Of all the questions about the cosmos, the Fermi Paradox surely has to be one of the most fascinating. The question it poses is a simple one; Where are all the aliens?

About me me and this site

About me me and this site

I have been interested in Science and Astronomy for many many years. It has always been the one thing that has linked my hobbies and interests. Yes, I’m a nerd! For years I tried to hide my nerdhood from those who didn’t know me. Despite my best efforts, and some terrible hair styles, I expect …

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We are go for launch. The site is up.

We are go for launch. The site is up.

Well, it’s done. After many months of procrastination, I have finally bitten the bullet by developing and publishing my website. I’ve toyed with the idea for some time as a way to express how I am getting on with my astrophotography and writing but there always seemed to be something “more important” to be getting …

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