Background Noise
Is there anything better than listening to a scheduled launch and it’s preparations? From the days of the space shuttle until now, finding a live launch (carried on major news
A tale of two LRGB filter sets…
Which filters should I buy? Which filters are right for my telescope? The simple answer is- it’s complicated. You’re going to need to do some research to find the best
Planets, planets, and more planets!
For the last few weeks I’ve enjoyed as much time in the driveway as the skies and my allergies would allow! It’s planetary season, and with it this year we
When Power Solutions Melt Down…
It’s going to happen… In this case, I purchased the Kendrick power box in 2015 and tonight in 2020, almost at Mar’s opposition for the year, it’s TOAST! It’s been
Is This Real Color?
I have had many folks ask me if the colors in my photos are real. I always explain the light/wave/spectrum concept, but never have I seen a more informative video
Project Orion: A 200 panel mosaic by Matt Harbison
Today is the day. Just like that, all the work is finished and it’s time to lift the veil. I keep waiting for this or that, but it’s time! Click
Continue readingProject Orion: A 200 panel mosaic by Matt Harbison
1 Million Views
That’s how many views this video should have… because it’s absolutely fantastic!
Clear Skies in Marathon Tonight…
If it’s clear, I’m imaging. The last few nights I’ve been imaging Messier 33. I’ve shot this galaxy several times, but I’ve never put the kind of time I’m adding
Recent APOD concerning Orion
After spending the last 5 years imaging the Orion Constellation, I’ve thought about this very topic at length. As we look up and see the asterism (an arrangement of stars
#ThreadripperIsAlive
I finally finished my computer I’ve been building over the last year, and maybe even more exciting, I used it to finish processing my GIANT mosaic. Here’s the build time
All Sky Cameras are LIVE!
You can find some of my all sky cameras installed all over the Southern United States, and I’ve finally made good on the promise to gather them together on one
ORION Luminance Test Complete
I’ve spent the last six years collecting data for this project. Amid the Covid closures, I’ve had many late nights compiling channel data for my massive mosaic and have just
All Sky Build is Live!
Complete with Amazon wish lists to order exactly what you need and a walk-through on where to go and what to read to build your own. Please share if you
Project Orion Update…
So much more coming… in the mean time, check out this single shot of the core of Orion plate solved. *** UPDATE *** It’s amazing for me to think about
Testing the new logo….
Still adjusting but getting closer…
One Site to Gather Them All…
After years of absence online, I’ve set out to consolidate all of my content across platforms and also offer new content in one location. I hope you like the new