This section gives my insights of the evenings viewing's.  This is a running Astronomical Blog telling what I viewed, the viewing conditions, and essentially the highlights of the evening.

Here you can see the images that have been captured. It will be broken down into "Solar System, Stars, Nebulas, Galaxies and other Celestial objects.

      

Observatory

An Explora-Dome Observatory showing the construction and tips telling what to do and what not to do. I will explain why I chose a dome and give the pros and cons between Domes and Roll Off Roof designs.

      

         

Here I introduce the heart of the observatory. Celestron CGE Mount, Guide Scopes, StarShoot Autoguider Camera, PHD Autoguiding software, Stellarium scope control and more.

      

         

This tab has information about "Polar Alignment" with the Celestron NexStar polar alignment routine, information about Stellarium planetarium software and observatory information. This is an ongoing section.   

Amateur-Backyard Observatories

Here are some links to some great observatories around the world.

        

Acknowledgements

        

I wish to thank my wife Jayne and her encouragement without which this project would not have been possible.

        

My son Brent the photographer and engineer, who encouraged me to get a "Big Lens" for his camera.

        

Mike my son in law who helped me in developing this web site.

        

Dr. J Moody Professor at Brigham Young University for his technical advice
        

      

Travis Smith