Little Piney Observatory

This is a follow up on the last couple of posts here at LPO about the observatory upgrades and motorized focusers. The new insulated roof ...

We have been busy this month at Little Piney Observatory. Summer brings a lot of things, some good, and some bad. Part of the good is the be...

In my last post, I told you I was dusting off the RC telescope to get ready for galaxy season. I managed a few galaxy shots, but had finally...

This is the time of year is when our night skies are packed full of beautiful galaxies. Some relatively near, some far, beautiful grand desi...

Some things just get better with age. Fine wines, vintage bourbons, cheese, cast iron skillets, books - who doesnt like the smell of an old ...

There are some things, like most all reflection nebula, and most galaxies, that must be shot in wideband luminance. This requires good dark ...