Category Archives: From the Field – Updates

Perhaps I’ll post from Fremont Peak or the Oakridge Observatory, or from the Golden State Star Party this summer (if I get WiFi). Maybe I’ll curse about a camera firmware update gone awry, or just show a cool image from the latest outing.

Eclipse Animation

An animation has been added showing most of the eclipse. Check it out!

Posted in From the Field - Updates | 1 Comment

Annular Solar Eclipse from Northern California

From the Mount Lassen Area taken May 20th, 2012. What a spectacular eclipse! Look closely at the lunar limb along the left side of the annular ring. You can see the profile of the mountains, valleys and craters of the … Continue reading

Posted in From the Field - Updates, New Astrophotos | Leave a comment

Super Moon!

I couldn’t help myself… This particular shot of the Moon was taken years ago. It was actually my lunar eclipse shot from 2007, with a color balance change. I was getting prepped for the Super Moon on May 5th, 2012, … Continue reading

Posted in From the Field - Updates | 1 Comment

Moon Perigee Trees

Posted in From the Field - Updates | Leave a comment

Perigee Eve’s Silhouette

The evening before the Moon’s prigee to Earth, just before full, silhouetted by trees on the western most ridge line of Nisene Marks. I wasn’t expecting to set up tonight, and did not have enough time to prep, just grabbed … Continue reading

Posted in From the Field - Updates | Leave a comment

Development in progress…

Welcome to the pre-launch of Stellarscapes.net. I am stoked to finally give the astrophoto web presentation a complete overhaul. The whole site is in progress! Please frequent the page to see updates and major changes to the layout. Most of … Continue reading

Posted in From the Field - Updates | Leave a comment

The Ideal Desktop Wallpaper

What could be better a desktop wallpaper image than a beautiful lunar eclipse? This icon-friendly desktop background will fill a 24″ monitor at 1920 x 1200.  

Posted in From the Field - Updates | Leave a comment