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I finally observe Saturn's elusive Encke Gap, under the finest seeing at the Cascade Lookout
7 nights of incredible observing at the Oregon Star Party, the home of big telescopes and dark skies.
Observing the bright new supernova in M101!
Two nights in a row of deep sky observing at Hope Slide.
What I've been up to in March and April, featuring plenty of lunar observations and outreach, and testing out some new equipment.
I've used my 4-inch Takahashi FC-100DZ extensively over the past year - here are my thoughts.
First light with the 15" Obsession UC at Porteau Cove yield some memorable views.
Over 400 people attend the observation for Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
A still and crisp night with great transparency under dark skies - what more can I want?
First light for my Meade 10-inch ACF, providing images of Jupiter that are forever seared into my brain.
The UBC Astronomy Club hosts a planetary outreach event in the wee hours of the morning.
I attend Starry Nights and show the moon to 150+ people, and get my first view through the 27" PlaneWave telescope.
The best astronomy night of my life. Central star of Ring Nebula, the aurora, extremely good planetary viewing, and more.
People view the sun for the first time through a telescope.
The UBC Astronomy Club's new telescope makes a splash at this planetary outreach event.
I share the views of 4 planets with some lucky early risers.
Finally point my Tak to Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars during the Grand Planetary Conjunction of 2022!
Impromptu lunar observations from my balcony using the 8-inch Dob and the 4-inch Tak.
Takurrito goes to the Pier at the Shipyards district to show the public some memorable lunar views.
I went through a myriad of options in search of my next telescope. My thoughts on why I decided to buy a 4-inch Takahashi refactor.