Grand Plans
Yes I did. I had grand plans. Recently I finished a five year project in Orion. On the way to completion I had many problems and failures. It took all of
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
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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