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.

Herschel 400 Report here


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.

Cheap Observer articles here.

The Romantic Moon

A whimsical story about how I explained the apparent size of the moon.

Iss transit
The ISS Transits the Moon

Report on photographing the ISS-Lunar Transit

A review of Photoshop Astronomy by R. Scott Ireland.
Photoshop Astronomy  
A review of A Guide to Astrophotography with Digital SLR Cameras by Jerry Lodriguss.
DSLR Astrophotography

 

Stellafane 2007

A pilgrimage to historic Springfield Vermont for the 2007 Stellafane Convention.

Winter Star Party 2008

Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude--A visit to the Winter Star Party in 2008.
Checklist for Eclipse Photography with Ranger, Canon 20D, and photo Tripod.
Eclipse Checklist

 

 

Messier Marathon

Advice for Beginning Messier Marathoners

 

Gemini Bright Stars

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.