Man must rise above the Earth, to the top of the atmosphere and beyond, for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.
- Socrates
Various links to current astronomical information.
Label: Astronomy
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you think is the purpose of amateur astronomy?
To have fun.
Do you share you observations?
Yes, on the Observing Log page, individual sessions on observing sessions pages and in my observing blog.
Why do you log
Equipment
When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion.
Then I go out and paint the stars.
- Vincent van Gogh
14" LX850
This f/8 SCT on an LX850 mount has been my primary
Astronomy
... to free myself from the chains of the merely personal, from an existence dominated by wishes, hopes and primitive feelings. Out yonder there was this huge world, which exists independently of us human beings and which stands before us