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EVENFALL
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EXPLORING OUR NEAREST STAR

This observatory is mainly for solar astronomy, although I do image oher solar system objects that are bright enough to see from my light polluted backyard. The current setup consists of a 102mm f/11 refractor on a iOptron HEM15 mount. Along with it I use various eyepieces for visual astronomy and of course planetary cameras to capture celestial events. The roof of the observatory opens only partially, as the views are only needed to southern half of the sky. Pair of heavy duty linear actuators work in parallel to open and close the roof, making it possible to get observing in a matter of minutes.



During the winter months, observing the sun isn't particularly rewarding because it hovers low on the horizon. The closer an object is to the horizon, the more it's affected by atmospheric turbulence, which tends to blur out fine details. However, the winter season offers an excellent opportunity for observing celestial objects like the moon and planets, which ascend high into the night sky. In preparation for this I point my telescope to capture the intricate beauty of planets and the moon. On the right you can see the planet Jupiter and few of it's brightest moons.
Lunar imaging is also a rewarding part of the hobby, every night the lighting is a little bit different as the angle of sunlight hitting the moon's surface changes. This creates an ever-changing dance of light and shadow that is always so fascinating to me.
Unveiling Solar System Wonders


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