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First Passion Blog Post

As you can see, my passion blog posts are going to be about astronomy images.  I’ve taken all of these images at some point and I’ll try to explain what you are looking at the  best I can.  Here is...

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Do it Yourself Planet Hunting, or How You Can Put Your Name on a Planet

Almost a year ago, several amateur astronomers discovered their  first planet without ever having to set foot outside.  Named PH1 (Planet Hunters 1), this gas giant was found orbiting in a 4-star...

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Tools of the Trade- How Stargazing Works

Last Friday, I volunteered at an astronomy program at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.   While there, I had several people try to figure out how to use the telescope.  While amusing to watch, I...

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