Michael A. Phillips' Astro Blog

Mars 2014 ANIMATION! Using 7 processed and derotated source images from 7 different nights as seen in the labeled WinJUPOS map ...

As Mars only comes around every other year I pursued the red planet fairly aggressively this time around.  I had a few nights that ended up ...

I've got the bug, the bug of observing minor planets.  I think it started with the pass of Eros in 2012 ( http://astromaphilli14.blogspo...

As the North Carolina weather moves from dry, large temp swings winter to the warm, moist and hazy spring I found a spell of settled weather...

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...