Solar Eclipse
We created a Solar Eclipse Astronomy Calculator.
Lunar eclipse
We created a Lunar eclipse Astronomy Calculator.
Astrophotography with Smartphones
When doing visual observing at a telescope, I find myself wishing I could record the image. I know some people sketch but sketching isn’t for me. Astrophotography with a connected DSLR or dedicated camera is great but that isn’t visual observing. So, I have been very interested in the concept of afocal astrophotography. I earlier …
Convert SharpCap RAW8 images
I took some images using my ZWO ASI034MC and Meade ETX90EC. I used SharpCap to capture of still images and a couple of videos. I reviewed the results and something didn’t look right. The images of the moon were very low resolution and had a grid pattern over them. The images of Saturn and Mars …
Moonrise and Moonset
We created a Moonrise and Moonset Astronomy Calculator.
Observing Session–July 26, 2018
Since another clear night, I wanted to try the ZWO camera with the Meade ETX. There was a slight breeze which made it more comfortable and keep away the mosquitoes. I setup the power for the laptop and the DC adapter for the ETX. I went to plug in the ZWO camera but it wasn’t …
