Sunday, December 12th, 2010
Our Mauna Kea Big Island adventure
To start off let me reiterate that Hawaii is not about beaches and water sports only. The Big Island (and the other islands in the archipelago) has a lot more to offer than stretches of sun washed beaches. It's one thing to want a relaxed ...
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Calstar 2010
Each year the Calstar party is about pitching tents in a dark (technically'grey') spot and observing deep sky objects. Being amateur observers this was always on our 'to do' list. Initially we were hesitant as it is a very tough camping experience and there are strict rules and restrictions ...
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Sunday, June 6th, 2010
In summary this is the easiest to understand book ever written on Cosmology and Theoretical Physics.
When I first read A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkings, it was a great book, but as you progress through it you start to lose deeper understanding of what you are reading. The ...
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Below is a list of my favorite astronomy software links. These are some of the best available astronomy software that do everything along with links that review these software pieces.
SkyTools 3 by Skyhound
SkyMap Pro 11 Ordering Information
Deep-Sky Planner Astronomy Software - Home
Deepsky Astronomy Software - The best deep sky astronomy ...
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids
A good place to see what the current space weather is for Solar Observing. Great place to go to before you start observing the sun. Especially, has updated information on sun spots.
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