On December 25, 1993 I was given a gift of a International Star Registry star named Michael A. Phillips.
On July 2/3, 2010 I found and photographed it!
Here's the high-res photos and star charts.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Michael Alexander Phillips' Star
On December 25, 1993 I was given a gift of a International Star Registry star named Michael A. Phillips.
On July 2/3, 2010 I found and photographed it!
Here's the high-res photos and star charts.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Rings & Sonotube the 1st trial
Not the full weight, only about 23.5 lbs total for the rings and empty tube. The rings are about 6lbs and the tube is about 16.5lbs. The tube didn't fit as it's about 1in larger in diameter than the final product, which I hope isn't an issue for measurements and handoff to the aluminum fabricator. It's also a rough cut in half as the product was shipped in 12foot lengths, so it's about 6 feet instead of about 5 for the final. Just barely fits in the garage! Phew!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Newt News: Focuser ARRIVED
Package arrived 2010.07.22
It's a work of art and more beautiful than the photos show!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
4th of July 2010
Happy belated 4th. These are all from a neighbors display.
a variety of exposures, from 15-30s on a tripod.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Good seeing Jupiter Jun27
Best we've had in sometime! Even the kids are getting out of bed, Jake my 6YO helped with this one and found 3 of the moons, two of which are pictured here
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