Found this via Slashdot and thought it was interesting enough to share.
07
Jun
2011
space
08
Apr
2011
Connecting a Nikon D5000 to a Telescope
I’ve recently posted photos (also re-posted below) that I’ve taken of the moon with my Nikon D5000 connected to my telescope. Here are the components that I used.
- Fotodiox T/T2 Lens Mount Adapter for Nikon D5000 – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G4LOFE
- Celestron Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter (This will work for many brands) – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000665V6
- Total Cost: $41.65
Edit: For this to work, you will have to use manual mode (“M”).
Lunar Photography Attempt #1:
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Lunar Photography Attempt #2 (Supermoon):
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21
Feb
2010
Atlas V Sonic Boom vs Sun Dog
This video was taken February 11, 2010 at the launch of the Solar Dynamics Observatory aboard an Atlas V rocket at Kennedy Space Center. Notice what happens when the rocket entires the vapor layer containing the Sun Dog about 1:53 in.
11
Dec
2009
New Night Sky Pictures
Here are my latest night sky pictures. I took these December 10, 2009. The brightest with the star streaks was about a 30 minute exposure. The rest were around 15 second exposures with varying apertures and iso settings.
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29
Sep
2009
September 29, 2009 Images
I took these tonight. The moon and Jupiter looked pretty awesome behind the broken clouds.
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16
Sep
2009
NASA Ares I Test Footage
Check out this footage from the recent NASA Ares I Test.
04
Sep
2009
One Way Trip To Mars
I heard this week that someone was proposing that any expeditions to Mars be a one way trip for the astronauts. While it could definitely have its advantages such as putting colonization of Mars on the fast track, one big problem remains….its a one way trip. Maybe we are in the 1400s of space travel, but who would sign up for such a thing.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/opinion/01krauss.html?_r=2
23
Feb
2009
Comet Lulin
Don’t forget, Comet Lulin is supposedly visible to the naked eye tonight (Monday). Check the link below at Sky and Telescope for a map of the comet for the whole month. If in need, download Stellarium to findout exactly where to look.
On Monday night February 23, in a moonless sky and near its peak brightness, Comet Lulin passes 2° south-southwest of Saturn.
Lulin’s closest approach to Earth, 0.41 a.u. (61 million km), occurs on Tuesday February 24th, when the comet may be at a peak of magnitude 5.0. By now it’s high up by late evening.
via SkyandTelescope.com – Observing Highlights – Catch Comet Lulin at Its Best!.