Measuring the night sky
On the road with Daniel Verschatse, owner of the Hacienda and founder of its observatory. Daniel is measuring the darkness
The City
Some impressions from a quick trip to Santiago that entailed a total of 18 hours on different buses and in
Moonlight Effects
Yes, we do have clouds here. And if the moon joins them they can create interesting effects such as a
Moonlight and Clouds
Moonlight and clouds: Neither one is cherished by astrophotographers. Nevertheless, they can provide a picturesque setting.Scorpius and Saturn are rising
Smartphone Hike
The first hike where my smartphone camera was the only camera I took along.
Variations of the Moon
The waxing crescent Moon on April 22, 2015, with 17% of the Moon's surface illuminated.The light that is visible on
Young Moon
The young moon setting on the evening of April 20, 2015. The image is a 100 percent crop of a
Trifid Nebula
My first attempt at the Trifid Nebula (or M20), a prominent object in the constellation Sagittarius. This nebula is a
Scorpius rising
Scorpius rising in all its glory. The bright "star" on the far left is actually not a star, but the