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
Waiting for the night
We are approaching winter in the Southern hemisphere. And that translates into less predictable weather with notably more clouds. However,
Venus and Mercury
Tonight we could witness a beautiful rendezvouz in the evening sky between bright Venus and faint Mercury. Their closest approach
Creative trees
This image of local eukalyptus trees is part of my ongoing artistic project to create photos that resemble paintings.
Pinhole photography
These images were inspired by the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day, an international event to promote and celebrate the art of
Zodiacal light and Starlink satellites
I was hoping to take some pictures of the zodiacal light (also called false dusk or dawn) along with some
Crepuscular rays
Magnificent beams of light that radiate from the sun, shining through clouds, mountains or buildings are called crepuscular rays. Crepuscular