Sunday, March 14th, 2010

The Universe of Astronomy Podcasting.

The Beaten & Battered Astroguyz Nano…(photo by author).
Technology has changed nearly every aspect of astronomy. We’ve gone from auto guiding long exposures on hyper-sensitized film to automated observatories that patrol the skies while we sleep. Technology is just plain cool. It’s hard to imagine that slightly more than a decade ago, the Internet was non-existent, [...]

The Maine Solar System Model: An Update.

July 24, 2008 by David Dickinson  
Filed under The Vagabond Astronomer

Jupiter. All Photos by Author.
   The Solar System has become a much more complicated place. As reported in this space last year,  The Maine Solar System model (MSSM) in Aroostook County, Maine was constructed starting in 2000 and was renowned as the world largest solar system representation.

Taking off: A Tour of the Kennedy Space Center

April 16, 2008 by David Dickinson  
Filed under The Vagabond Astronomer

  
Saturn V Engine Bells. All photos by Author.
 Recently, our travels found us in southern Florida. Our prime goal was to escape the snow bound north, but we also had a much loftier ambition: to tour the Kennedy Space Center. 

Adventures along the Maine Solar System Model

December 11, 2007 by David Dickinson  
Filed under The Vagabond Astronomer

Saturn. 
(Note: all photos are by author.)
Ever wanted to cruise the solar system? A new project in Northern Maine enables you to do just that! Located in Aroostook county, the Maine Solar System Model is the largest complete representation of our solar system in the world. Conceived by the Univeristy of Maine at Presque Isle and [...]

The Vagabond Astronomer

July 25, 2007 by David Dickinson  
Filed under The Vagabond Astronomer

This is a concept that I have been thinking about for some time. Basically, I love two things; astronomy and travel. The kind of travel that I really like to do is independent backpacking. Vagabonding.