on astronomy, electronics, music—and whatever else I’m up to.
on astronomy, electronics, music—and whatever else I’m up to.
Every spring, the approach of the Messier Marathon brings a familiar surge of excitement. During the new moon in March it is possible to see all 110 Messier objects in one night. It’s one of the great traditions in amateur astronomy—a shared…
When my wife Lynn and I decided to retire we wanted to downsize and move out of the home in Danville, California that we lived in for 29 years. We wanted to move to a place that is less crowded…
Maintaining a log or notes of visual observations of the night sky is a rewarding practice for amateur astronomers and casual stargazers alike. Whether observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope, a systematic approach to recording observations can…