Total Lunar Eclipses are fairly regular phenomena but the Total Lunar Eclipse 2019 was the last one for a few years. It occurred during a Supermoon at closest approach to the Earth, and the Moon in January is often called a “Wolf Moon”. A Total Lunar Eclipse is also called a “Blood Moon”. So this […]
Milky Way Photography
Milky Way photography is a blend of art and science, and image processing is difficult as cameras filter out the red light produced by hydrogen emissions. So we only capture a very limited amount of colour in the nebulae, and images need a lot of restoration to bring out faint colours and details hidden in […]
Scope Nights Astronomy Weather v2.5
Scope Nights 2.5 Now Available in the App Store New Features … Scope Nights 2.5 is a free update which includes iOS11 compatibility, support for older iOS9 devices, new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. NEW – iOS11 compatibility allowing Scope Nights to work on the latest devices. NEW – Backwards compatibility with older devices […]
First Light: Astrophotography of Jupiter with SCT & APO Telescopes
After much deliberation, and in an effort to do more stargazing and astrophotography instead of virtual stargazing on the iPad, I decided it was time to get a new telescope! Finding the right telescope is a tough task as they vary so much in both size, weight and quality and some are easier to setup than […]
Scope Nights: Astronomy Weather & Dark Sky Map v2.4
Scope Nights v2.4 Update Scope Nights 2.4 is a free update with iOS10 support, new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. I have taken on board your feedback and also removed the upgrades. All features are now accessible with the initial purchase of the app. In-App Purchases (IAP) did not work in the short lived […]
Mercury Solar Transit 2016
Thought I’d post a few photos of the recent transit of Mercury across the Sun to show what can be done with a small telescope and a solar filter. Despite the wind buffeting the scope, I managed to capture a few sharp photos that show some surface detail. In hindsight I should have used my […]