Articles
Note: this page is always under construction. Check back occasionally for updates.
Occasionally I have been asked a question, or have taken it upon myself to write a lengthy description of a process. I also write often to contribute to the Prime Focus, the newsletter of the Riverside Astronomical Society. These become "articles." I have collected them here. Return to Alex's Home Page
 Herschel 400 Report |
This article was written for the RAS newsletter, Prime Focus. It tells about completing the Herschel 400 Observing Club from the Astronomical League. |
 The Cheap Observer |
These are articles originally from the RAS newsletter, Prime Focus about how to save money in the hobby of astronomy. For a sample copy of the Prime Focus click here. |
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A whimsical story about how I explained the apparent size of the moon. |
| Report on photographing the ISS-Lunar Transit | |
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A review of Photoshop Astronomy by R. Scott Ireland. |
| Photoshop Astronomy | |
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A review of A Guide to Astrophotography with Digital SLR Cameras by Jerry Lodriguss. |
| DSLR Astrophotography |
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A pilgrimage to historic Springfield Vermont for the 2007 Stellafane Convention. |
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Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude--A visit to the Winter Star Party in 2008. |
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Checklist for Eclipse Photography with Ranger, Canon 20D, and photo Tripod. |
| Eclipse Checklist |
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Advice for Beginning Messier Marathoners |
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Star Charts for the Northern Hemisphere showing Gemini Bright Stars for alignment and model building. (PDF) |
| More to come.....
as I write articles, I will add them here. |
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