Dear All, I finally got back to imaging over the weekend and obtained a decent image of M20 despite the bad seeing. Check it out in the Regina Caelorum...
Mark, I always have great anticipation when others post photos on the web page, and this one is certainly one of the best. It isn't a photo, it is a portrait....
Thanks, Don, for the kind words. I was pleased with how well it turned out. Everything seemed to just come together the other night, despite the clouds. Best,...
To get the excellent shot takes many many good shots. I saw a presentation once by the chief photographer for National Geographic. A question from the audience...
For some stupid reason, KUHT Channel 8, the PBS station in Houston is not showing the "Seeing In The Dark" astronomy show by Timothy Ferris. It is scheduled to...
Hi, Mike. I'll try to record it for you. I am in the process of reading the book. I agree with your recommendation! It's very good. Judy star2_watch...
I was lucky to catch this photo of the face on the moon. This effect is caused by the terminator (shadow line) intersecting the various rough craters and seas...
Don't forget!! We will be meeting at 7:30 at the TAMU Observatory. A short business meeting will be followed by a presentation by Dennis Utley on BRASS...
Tonight from 8:02 to 8:07 the ISS will make a pass over us. It should be almost like the one we saw at the TAMU Observatory at our August meeting only it will...
Dan Bruton gave me permission to repost this here. I won't be able to go this time, but we should think about getting a group together and going to a future...
Hello, I just got back from a camping trip at Enchanted Rock State Park. While clouds showed up and ended my viewing session early, I am pleased to report that...
Kelsey, Good report. I was in Wimberley over the weekend and was able to set up my small 90 mm scope briefly at the back of the hotel on Friday and Saturday...
Our next meeting will be at the TAMU Observatory on October 19. Don has requested that we arrive between 7:00 and 7:30. Participants of the American Physics...
Any of you guys planning on heading to Brazos Bend State Park for their annual Astronomy Day at the George Observatory? I won't be able to make it for the...
Hi Mike, Thanks for the info. I have been wanting to visit the George Observatory. That link didn't work for me. Do you know if they have anything scheduled...
Sorry about the link, try these. http://www.astronomyday.org/ http://www.hmns.org/see_do/george_observatory/astronomy_day.asp?r=1 Yes, they have lots scheduled...
This month's meeting will be a star party at the TAMU observatory. Plan to be there between 7 and 7:30. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars, or we can...
Tonight and tomorrow the ISS and space shuttle will be pass above the horizon. The best day of the 2 to see them will be tomorrow evening at about 7:00. The...
Fresh on www.spaceweather.com. HOT NEWS: Astronomers in Japan, Persia and Europe report that Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption. The 17th...
Hi Mike, I tried to find this comet last night, but I just couldn't see it. The moon was bright, but at mag 2.5 it should be visible. I was using my 10 x 50...
Ok, after reading a few more emails and checking the charts, I did see the comet. It looked just like a star. I didn't think I remembered that star being...
Hey Guys, I'm pretty sure I found the comet with binoculars this morning at 6:30 am. I was using my 7 x 50 binos and at first I thought that I couldn't find...
Hi Kelsey, Sorry I took so long to answer. I've been studying for a Physics exam (which I probably failed anyway). The meeting was fun. Don estimated about...
Judy, Very good. That is not an easy shot, getting the faint image in a low light sky. Don ... **** Note change in telephone numbers **** Don E. Bray, Ph.D.,...
Get your telescopes out! This thing is unbelievable! Even in the full moon it is bright. Binoculars don't do this comet justice. It is really spectacular....
I would like to see this thing but I am lazy. I don't have your phone number but I'd like to take you up on the offer to use your telescope if you read this in...
