Monthly Archives: September 2012

Galaxy Groups & Clusters

My next astronomy project is the Astronomical League’s Galaxy Groups & Clusters. I figured this would be a good project for the 18” Obsession as it would give me a good bit more light grasp than my 12.5” Dob. It should … Continue reading

Posted in Amateur Astronomy

Heiligenschein

A couple of days ago, during an early morning walk in the park, Melissa and I noticed a bright white “halo” around the shadows of our heads in the dewy grass. I took this picture: Later, I looked it up on an excellent … Continue reading

Posted in Amateur Astronomy, Other Nature Studies