Moon & Sun

The buzz from the recent total solar eclipse plus a nudge from an enthusiastic friend gave me the bug for imaging once again. Image details: Taken 7th September 2026 at 11am with Coronado PST 400mm / f10 H-alpha telescope. ToupTek G3M 678M monochrome camera – 1000 frames... Read More

I picked up a second hand Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 telescope recently on Astro buy and Sell website. I figured the 1300 mm focal length would allow me to try my hand at some planetary, lunar and solar imaging using the ZWO ASI120MM-S guide camera. A clear night with a high pressure... Read More

Solar eclipses are rare events. If you’re lucky, you may see a handful in your lifetime. This morning was one of those times where the planets aligned (quite literally!) as the Moon transited the Sun for a partial solar eclipse. From my vantage point in York in the north of... Read More

The current solar maximum is on track to become the weakest in over 100 years. That is pretty disappointing news (and slightly worrisome!) if you’re a fan of auroras, solar flares and sunspots. But despite the low activity, I have put the bargain £12 sigma and 2x... Read More