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Astronomy Report – 21-09-10 and 21-09-11 – Family Star Party, Elm Grove, LA

Posted on 09/21/2021 by strider — Leave a reply

Elm Grove is a Bortle 4 location where my sister-in-law lives. It’s about 160 miles north of where I live. I had hoped to get some imaging done however, Shreveport/Bossier Continue Reading →

Posted in Astronomy, The Sky Searchers VROD Award, Visual Reports | Leave a reply

21-09-04 – Imaging session – First Light .85 reducer/flattener – What a bummer

Posted on 09/05/2021 by strider — Leave a reply

Started setup around 1700.  Another good night for clear skies and no moon. The forecast is clear skies, sunset 1928 and moonset at 18:25, waning crescent, not that it matters.  Continue Reading →

Posted in .85 Reducer/Flattener, Astrophotography, Canon T3i, EvoStar ED80 | Leave a reply

Astronomy Report – 21-09-03 – Imaging Session

Posted on 09/04/2021 by strider — Leave a reply

With plenty of dark sky this weekend, I’m going to try and get some imaging time in along with observation.  The Canon will be mounted to the tube ring and Continue Reading →

Posted in 28mm to 135mm F/3.5 to F/5.6, Astrophotography, Canon T3i | Leave a reply

Ida makes landfall

Posted on 08/29/2021 by strider — Leave a reply

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Hi, Ida – She’s a Whopper

Posted on 08/28/2021 by strider — Leave a reply

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 →

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  • Home
  • The Ghost of 608 N. Preston
  • Astro Photography
    • The Observatory
    • My First AP Images
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2006
      • Loki, Memorial Day Weekend
    • 2011
      • Marksville – A Perspective
      • Easter, The Fairbanks Cookout
      • Class X – Gary and the band at T-N-T for Halloween
    • 2012
      • Celebrating the 4th of July and my 50th birthday in 3 days
      • Cocoa Beach, FL – July 7th
  • About
  • Home
  • The Ghost of 608 N. Preston
  • Astro Photography
    • The Observatory
    • My First AP Images
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2006
      • Loki, Memorial Day Weekend
    • 2011
      • Marksville – A Perspective
      • Easter, The Fairbanks Cookout
      • Class X – Gary and the band at T-N-T for Halloween
    • 2012
      • Celebrating the 4th of July and my 50th birthday in 3 days
      • Cocoa Beach, FL – July 7th
  • About