Rolling hills
Inspired by the enchanting landscape of the "Norte Chico". Click to view larger picture.
Starlight trail
My all-time favorite: our starlight horseback ride. My friendly models this time are Denise and Chacay (one of our younger
Tololo revisited
Another delightful visit to Tololo. This time together with Eric, an astrophotographer from the US, and Jan Hattenbach, science writer
Morning Parade
For the first time since 2005 all five visible (naked-eye) planets could be seen at once in the morning sky.
Local Rodeos
Rodeos are a vivid part of the Chilean culture, especially in the countryside. Here are some impressions from local rodeos.
Morning Conjunction
A lovely conjunction with Venus, Mercury and the waning Moon was visible in the morning sky.
Morning Moon
I caught the waning gibbous moon in the morning hours. Approximately 77% of the lunar disc are lit.
Construction Site
A new, privately owned observatory is built in our vicinity by ScopeDome GmbH. Upon its completion the observatory will consist
Heavenly conjunction
On the morning of November 7, 2015, the waning crescent moon formed a splendid triangle together with brillant Venus (lower
Morning Sky
A magnificent spectacle as the waning moon joins the early-morning planet round-up. Jupiter can be found directly below the moon