Michael A. Phillips' Astro Blog

My 1st since Early April. Here I live near too many trees that kick off pollen. Here's my scope in 2012 Anyway, I learned my lesson well...

EDIT:  Thanks all! It was mag 15.4, 30s subs. Moving at 3.65"/min at time of captures. During the +Virtual Star Party  on February 16...

If you didn't know my weather at 35 degrees North Latitude is typically pretty moderate.  This winter has served up the coldest temps si...

WinJUPOS Image measurement basics http://astromaphilli14.blogspot.com/2014/02/winjupos-image-measurement-tutorial.html Sit back and cl...

This night was a lucky night.  I had not looked at the weather forecast enough to know  it would be good or not.  Cold temps aside, I de...

I will be spending some time with this as I've not gotten good images in quite some time.  This may just be one of the best shots I'...

What a great 2013! Starting in the lower left, you find Earth.  A planet we all call home.  In the right conditions of day and ...