Michael A. Phillips' Astro Blog

My 2nd of the season, but off to a great start!

A total observation count of 28.  Of which, some were only live streamed on Google+ or not processed because of just terrible seeing. Re...

I don't know where to keep good, unlimited, full-res photos.  Even Picasa/Google/Plus keep shrinking them down as does Multiply.  Perhap...

Just clearing some backlogs

1st real light with this camera, my Canon 7D.  Soft focus and not many subs.  Better luck next time, but I think I'm hooked on using a D...

Guiding works well, 7D works well... Galaxy, M90 acquired!

Venus taken on February 26 from 2311 to 2347 UTC in UV. I wouldn't have ever thought to look but Emil Kraaikamp had found rotations in t...

2nd season with Akule

Only my second of the season if you can believe.  I am still waiting on good or even above average seeing.  It was extra special to share th...

A few things to note.  I have a 65 lbs scope mounted on a CGE and I can guide and DSO image!  More on that in the future.  Here's quick ...

I think this is my 1st post of Mars this apparation that I'm proud of! Only my 3rd of the season. Weather was avg to just above avg, I r...

Yes a two for! I was attempting to catch Eros, which  is a  Mars-crosser asteroid , and the first known to come within the orbit ...

From 20120125 at 0600UT Reprocessed using AutoStakkert2 Beta and for comparison, the Registax version