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An amateur astronomer's experience at Camp Eberhart
Imagine having the chance to spend a whole summer showing kids the universe through your own scope and getting paid for it.....
Irrationality as a virtue
A recent outing with my telescope has me pondering human behaviour
SHARING THE SUN: A PUBLIC SOLAR VIEWING EVENT ORGANIZED BY B.R.A.S.S.
The sun is a dynamic and fascinating astronomical target which can hook people onto astronomy. That's exactly what we set out to do by organizing a solar viewing event!!!
Telescopes and Resolution
How far away can your telescope resolve newspaper print?
From One Extremist To The Other
Between Evolution and Intelligent Design: Can There Be Compromise?
Me & My Barber
Can our imagination really take us to the stars?
Galileo's Middle Finger and Other Rarities
Historical telescopes aren't the only things we found at the Museo Di Storia Della Scienca in Florence,Italy.
Overexposures for discovery and fame
Imagers take note that patience and really long exposures can yield all kind of benefits...
A Second Look
Bring an open mind to the eyepiece.
A story about a Starmaster EL 11" f/ 5.4 with Zambuto Optics
A heartwarming story about me, my Starmaster, an evil magnet, Carl Zambuto and why I am a lifetime ZOC owner.
Push-to v. go-to
It's the old story about the tortoise and the hare, replayed with computerized telescope controllers.
Close encounter with a first telescope
How my fascination with astronomy led me to the another love of my life.
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