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Eagle Nebula, A Stellar Nursery [M16]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:September 19, 2020
Post category:Astronomy Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Deep Sky Long Exposure Astrophotography Nebula Night Sky Star Clusters Stars Universe

Eagle Nebula, M16 The Eagle Nebula is the 16th object cataloged by Charles Messier and discovered by Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux in 1745. Also it spans 70 by 55 light years…

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Image Stacking in Astrophotography [Reduce Noise]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:November 10, 2019
Post category:Astrophotography DSLR Camera Image Stacking Long Exposure Astrophotography Noise Reduction Post Processing

Image stacking is how you reduce noise from your precious photo. Yes, noise...those seemingly random specks that dot the landscape of your photo. What is it? How it get there?…

Telescope: Meade EXT-125 Camera: Google Pixel

Dark Sky Astrophotography [Smokey Mountain Getaway]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:August 30, 2018
Post category:Astronomy Night Sky Planets Smartphone Telescope Universe

August is a busy month for my family, and we took a weekend to visit the Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Wow what a great opportunity to do dark sky…

Telescope Buying Guide [5 Step Infographic]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:August 4, 2018
Post category:Astronomy Infographic Telescope

Telescope Buying Guide Buying a telescope is much like buying a car. Asking a car owner "What car should I buy?" will lead to a multitude of answers. This can…

PIA00452: Solar System Portrait - Earth as 'Pale Blue Dot', photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011.

Astronomy and Politics Disagree – Opinion [Science]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:July 21, 2018
Post category:Astronomy Astrophysics Planets Politics Stars Universe

It's a typical Saturday afternoon at the Abbitt Observatory. The patrons and amateur astronomers are enthusiastic and the discussion is fun bordering on intense. A joyful moment in the life…