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Telescope Accessory Advice
All astronomers struggle with purchasing the perfect equipment. It’s strange how sometimes the simplest item will become a favorite piece of equipment at the observing site.
Solar Astronomy Bonanza
To say we’ve had some GREAT weather recently would be an understatement. In fact, solar astronomy has been a Solar Astronomy BONANZA! Over the last […]
Telescope Mount Types
Interested in Astronomy? Want to learn more about observing the night sky? Are you thinking of purchasing a telescope? Make sure to watch this video on basic telescope mounts.
Where To Begin in Astronomy
People ask me all the time… where should I start in astronomy. Check out my newest addition in my online video series to find the answer.
Space-tastic Intro!
A Space-tastic web series introduction video is online.
Astronomy Video Series Launch
A Long Time Coming, Space Enthusiast Matt Harbison introduces his new astronomy video series aimed at beginning astronomers and astrophotographers. This video series aims to educate and instruct beginners on the very first steps of their journey into the astronomy world.
Lost in Space
A different spin on an overlooked area in Orion. I’m finally catching up on last year’s data!
From Dust I came, to Dust I shall return…
From Dust I came… to Dust I shall return… WARNING: RELIGOUS-Y post… disconnect now and know I love you. Or… Read on for some thought provoking ideas.
Roses are Red…
The Rosette Nebula, A deeper look into Monoceros…
Sky Safari 101
Web Links for Matt Harbison’s presentation of Sky Safari 101 given to the Chattanooga Barnard Astronomical Society
The Northern Hemisphere Constellation Hunter Program
The Northern Hemisphere Constellation Hunter Program -Completion and details by Matt Harbison
A Lunar Occultation of Mars
The Lunar Occultation of December 8th, 2022
Some Assembly Required
Links from the “Some Assembly Required” Presentation.
The Flyby
Don’t Miss Jupiter!
Equipment Review: Rowan AZ100
The Rowan AZ100 is among the pinnacle of Alt/AZ mounts, and depending on your needs, it may be the pinnacle.
Enjoying Your Time At the Eyepiece
Links for a practical guide to visual astronomy
Constellation Hunter – Pegasus
Join me on my Astronomical League Constellation Hunter Progress. Below you can find the constellation of Pegasus and it’s observation I made in July. To […]
Things that go BUMP in the night…
Don’t forget to look DOWN under those big and dark West Texas Skies…
When the West Wind Moves…
Just below Cygnus in the Constellation Vulpecula to reveal this BEAUTIFUL combination of stars against a “FIELD OF GOLDEN STARS”…
Alternate Factor?
The Original Series (TOS) of Star Trek will always be my favorite, but WOW do I love Strange New Worlds. I love all things TREK […]
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir- A Spoiler Free Review
An honest spoiler free review of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
Asellus Secundus and a Boatload of Double Stars
This Summer is already off to a bang- given the Summer Solstice was yesterday.
Call me Ishmael…
In the month of May I spent most of my time navigating the sky conditions to chase a great white whale of mine. I know, “Call me Ishmael” if you want…
Starlight Angel
Another great night out with my society. Dodging clouds and fighting seeing…