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Hi, Ida – She’s a Whopper
Expected to be Category 4 when she makes land fall and tropical storm strength or possibly a Category 1 by the time she passes by us. Tracking over Baton Rouge, Continue Reading →
Astronomy Report 08-24-21 – Calibration Frames and Astrophotography (AP) – Part 1 – Flats
There are three main type of calibration frames taken in AP. They are Dark, Flat and Bias. I will go over each one in detail on how I plan to Continue Reading →
Astronomy Report – 08-24-21 – Back Focus and Astrophotography (AP)
With everything starting to line up with visual observations, it’s time to start focusing on what I really want to do and that is astrophotography (AP). First the equipment needed Continue Reading →
Astronomy Report – 08/21/21 – The End of the Beginning
Another good night for observation. Moon phase is full with sunset at 19:43 and moon rise at 19:41. Setup began at 17:15 and was completed around 17:50. Rough Polar alignment Continue Reading →