Morning Parade
For the first time since 2005 all five visible (naked-eye) planets could be seen at once in the morning sky.
Morning Moon
I caught the waning gibbous moon in the morning hours. Approximately 77% of the lunar disc are lit.
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
Supermoon Eclipse
On the evening of September 27, 2015, we were lucky to witness the eclipse of a Supermoon. A full moon
Sparks Lake
Enjoying moon-less and cloud-free (!) hours at Sparks Lake, Oregon.
Dee Wright Observatory
Daybreak at the Dee Wright Observatory, an observation structure built of lava rock, at the summit of the McKenzie Pass
Las Campanas Observatory
Thanks to Yuri Beletsky and the kind folks at Las Campanas Observatory I was able to spend a very inspiring
Close Encounter
The closest encounter between Venus and Jupiter took place on June 30th. On that night the two brightest planets were
Threesome
Perfect conditions at a local reservoir to catch the lovely conjunction of the three brightest objects of the night sky: