The 1200 mm Crew

1200, a photo by Astronomr on Flickr.

Out shooting tonight. Val in front, Bill behind, the moon made an appearance :D

New Gear again

Just bought a 35mm Canon EOS camera off the Trade me ... going to try kicking it oldskool as well as with the Digis.

What was over my house!

What was over my house!, a photo by Astronomr on Flickr.

Quick set tonight, as its late. Tis is the view from my backyard :D

Covington's DSLR Astrophotography Procedures

Covington's DSLR Astrophotography Procedures

This is looking good!

Farewell Old Friend

It's in French, but ... wow.  Just wow.

Clicky the Image:

Milky Way over the cement works

Milky Way over the cement works, a photo by Astronomr on Flickr.

Bill and myself, spur of the moment outing to the cement works ... definitely going back!

Space is Awesome

This kinda stuff is why we love us some Astronomy here at 1200mm...

James Webb

So it's not looking good for the James Webb space telescope that was due to replace Hubble later this decade, due to NASA budget cuts... well, due to greedy hedge fund types ultimately.

This kinda makes it all the sadder. Sort yourself out, America - show some freaking leadership and common sense, you're due!