The 4th of July – 2025 A Night’s First Light PHQ 130
Well, I finally got the PHQ130, my mini cannon, out under the stars for its first light. Since I’m AP, I set it all up for native focal length 1000, Continue Reading →
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Astronomy, Once Again – First Light – QHYCCD 268M and NYX-101 – Summer Solstice 2025
The Summer Solstice, 6/20/25, was two days ago as I sit down to write this out. That did not even enter into my head when I started setting up the Continue Reading →
Well here I sit…
The shop is finally online, and I’ve moved in. I’m in the process of separating my work life from my personal life. First step, separate the area. I’ve got two Continue Reading →
The 4th of July and What It and the GifNet.US Observatory Means to Me
As I sit here today on the day our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independance from England my own birthday only three days away, I ponder the decision I Continue Reading →
An Update For the Observatory
First. the post to the Sky Searchers A construction company has been located and engaged for the main building. They’ve also done one building with a roll off roof for Continue Reading →