Catching Ancient Photons
In episode EAT02 of KPO’s European Astronomy Tour, we are in the midst of our Atlantic Crossing, on board Cunard’s Queen Mary II, the greatest ocean liner in the world. We’re spending 9 days aboard this historic vessel, and during that time we will be treated to Cunard’s famous astronomy enrichment programs. In this episode, we Read More …
In this first episode EAT01 of KPO’s European Astronomy Tour, we welcome you to New York City, the starting point of our great astronomy adventure that will take us across 9 countries of Northern Europe. At the time of this writing, my family and I are on location here in New York City as we prepare Read More …
Here is the KPO Monthly Sky Survey for June. Check it out on our YouTube Channel, and in order not to miss out on any future Sky Survey posts or Star Hopping tutorials, please Subscribe! Find more information on the Sky Survey app page. Kissimmee Park Observatory (KPO) is proud to present its Monthly Sky Survey of astronomical objects, Read More …
Here is the KPO Monthly Sky Survey for May. Check it out on our YouTube Channel, and in order not to miss out on any future Sky Survey posts or Star Hopping tutorials, please Subscribe! Find more information on the Sky Survey app page. Kissimmee Park Observatory (KPO) is proud to present its Monthly Sky Survey of astronomical objects, Read More …
Here is the Great Cluster in Hercules, otherwise known as Messier 13. I have been using PHD2 with my new Orion Starshoot Autoguider, and I am finally getting the settings dialed in. Click on the image to get a larger version. Image Info: Canon 60D at the prime focus of the KPO 18″ Reflector. 15 Read More …