http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog Astronomy and Science Sun, 04 May 2008 12:02:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The first star party of the spring was a great success. With over 20 participants and roughly 10 scopes there was plenty of sights to see. Marc Stowbridge and Ted Blank from The New Hampshire Astronomical Society both made great viewing contributions with their scopes. Marc was instrumental in helping some ... http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=9 It seems we have had clouds and snow for months now. I've been unable to get out and do more than casual observing for some time. I have decided to post a picture of my new Meade LXD75 mount taken back in October 2007. Hopefully I will have ... http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=8 Here are a few pic's I took from down town Laconia, NH while on our way to an Allison Krauss concert. Funnel clouds over New Hampshire! http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=7 I haven't written in a while as I've been working long hours. I'm hoping to have some new images and observing notes to share soon. There are several pieces of new equipment that are calling my name and I need to try them out soon. Also, greet's to Jackson, CA. Here ... http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=6 Thanks to the generosity of fellow amateur astronomer, Charles Harrow, I now own a new 8' observatory. The dome and housing have not been setup at there new home yet . Hopefully I will have everything in working order soon. The observatory at it's old location. Moving Day! http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=5 I spent most of Sat., 8-11, night watching the Perseids meteor shower. They were sporadic at first then increased as the night progressed, sometimes two and three could be seen at a time. Sunday night, 8-12, was a wash because of clouds. It's bright and sunny now so I hope ... http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=4 Here is the first post to the new blog. I'll be posting images, observing notes and general rants about astronomy so stay tuned. http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=3