02.10.09: A Small Observatory Helps with a Big Discovery.

When it comes to cutting edge astronomy, many think of lofty mountaintop behemoths, such as Keck, or the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. But how many of us think of… Gainesville, Florida? This article caught my eye this morning because its literally right in our backyard here at Astroguyz HQ in Hudson, Florida. As any would-be [...]

24.9.9; “Anti”Crepuscular Rays!

Sometimes near-sky astronomy happens during the strangest of moments. Over the past week, we’ve been treated along the Florida Gulf Coast to some fine displays of crepuscular rays during sunrise and sunset. Generally these shining rays can be seen streaking through the crags and valleys of mountain ranges and ridges when the Sun is [...]

Antares Occultation; a Semi-Success.

Antares versus the Gibbous Moon. (Photo by Author).
Just a quick mention that we were successful in viewing the Antares occultation by the Moon from Astroguyz’ HQ here in Hudson, Florida. Alas, no sighting of a greenish tinged Antares B (or the planet Krypton…) was recorded. However, the ingress made for a cool video…

2009: The Year of Astronomy.

Star trails over the former Very Small Optical Observatory in Vail, Arizona. (Photo by Author).
This is a shout out to the world; 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Check with your local astronomy club, observatory or planetarium to find out what events are near you; if they aren’t planning anything, ask them why not!

Harvest Moon; an Update.

Night heron and Harvest Moon. All photos by Author.
   This morning in Seminole Florida dawned mostly clear, and I decided to have a go at some early morning Astrophotography.