Mirror Collimation; Some Tips & Tricks.

Have Dog, will Collimate! (Photo by Author).
This week, we here at ye ole Astroguyz are going to delve into an oft avoided but crucial technique that will allow you to get the most out of your shinny new (or old!) reflecting telescope; the fine art of mirror collimation. Sure, nearly every owner’s manual gives [...]

AstroEvent of the Week: 27.04.09: Epsilon Aurigae.

Epsilon Aurigae. (Credit: Stellarium).
The American Association of Variable Star Observers wants you to help gather data on a very enigmatic astronomical object; the variable star Epsilon Aurigae. This seemingly ordinary star varies in a very peculiar way. The primary is a type F0 super-giant star, and what is known is that every 27.06 years [...]

Last Argument of Kings

I did something in the reading of this book that I have neverknowingly done before. It is book three in the triology named “The First Law” authored by Joe Abercrombie. This is the first book I’ve read of this trilogy.  That’s right. I started with the last chapter, as it were.
One reason was that [...]

AstroEvent of the Week: 04.20.09: A Morning of Moons and Meteors!

Venus & the Moon Earlier this Year…(note the Ashen Light!) Photo by Author.
There are two reasons to set your alarm this week; one is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and the second is the lunar/planetary action in the dawn sky. First, the shower. The Lyrids break the lull we’ve had in meteor showers [...]

AstroTwitter!

This is a quick blatantly promotional shout out; Astroguyz has finally joined the legions of the hip and joined Twitter! Keep up with the latest in the world of astronomy! Get quick up to the minute updates while mobile! Find out what Astroguyz thinks about over morning coffee! What’s that ominous glow on the horizon? [...]

Astrotunes.

Star Trails over Las Cienegas, Arizona. (Photo by Author).

Astronomy is often a solitary, contemplative activity. Sure, our passion for the night sky can have some communal facets, such as star parties and the like, but ultimately, we all find ourselves at one time or another alone under the skies. I believe this type of outward [...]

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