Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been captivated by the night sky. What started as nights with a pair of binoculars and a star map has grown into a lifelong passion for stargazing. Until now, my approach has been self-taught and intuitive—a mix of trial, error, and awe.
This year, I’m challenging myself to go deeper, embarking on a one-year crash course to sharpen my skills and learn the science, history, and art behind stargazing. Through this blog, I’ll share my discoveries, tips, and reflections as I dive into books, tools, and techniques, all while staying connected to the pure joy of simply looking up.
Guides
Introduction
- Intro to Stargazing
- Seeing in the Dark: A Stargazer’s Guide to Night Vision
- The Bortle Scale: A Guide to Measuring Night Sky Darkness
- Don’t Forget the Sky: Why Weather Is Your Stargazing BFF (or Worst Enemy)
- Guide to Direct Vision vs. Averted Vision in Stargazing
Intro to the Sky
Naked Eye
Binoculars
Telescopes
- Astrophotography
- Astrophotography: How to Photograph the Lunar Eclipse: Camera Settings for Each Phase
- Launch Photography Guide – Not mine, but my go-to reference for rocket launches out of KSC.
- Launch Photography: Heading to KSC, Rocket Launches