Red Cactus Moon
On May 26, 2021, a lunar eclipse was visible here in Chile in the early morning hours. A lunar eclipse
From Coalsack to Carina
This beautiful vista shows the Southern region that stretches from the Coalsack Nebula (the dark spot on the left) to
A cosmic canvas
The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a colorful area of stars, clusters and nebulae. Located approximately 460 light-years away from Earth,
Magnificent Mountains
Two panoramic shots that reveal the impressive vistas of our local mountain ranges. The observatories in the above image are
Moon-Egg
In this image the Moon appears almost like a perfect Easter egg. The photo was taken from the Southern Hemisphere,
Foursome
A beautiful conjunction greeted sky-watchers this morning, as three planets and the crescent moon gathered for a cosmic rendezvous in
Great Conjunction
Those with clear skies were in for a special treat these days, when the planets Jupiter and Saturn began their
Observing the Night Sky
Together with a friend I had the opportunity to use a 50-cm Dobsonian telescope for nighttime observations. Although the moonlight
The Universe at Your Fingertips
I am happy to announce that my article The Universe at Your Fingertips - Two thriving remote observatories in Northern
Measuring Night Sky Quality
Our valley is in the process of applying for an IDA dark sky certification. In order to qualify, exact measurements