Author: David Knapp
N.I.N.A. Manual Focusing Routine and M51
I’ve been super distracted lately trying to get the next-gen star tracker project tidied up. And while…
Next-Gen Star Tracker – Design Failure
So I may have gotten a little ahead of my skis with the next-gen star tracker. I…
Next-Gen Star Tracker – Troubleshooting Design
I had a plan. A little break in the weather was all the time I needed to…
Next-Generation 3d-Printed Star Tracker Body
Being an engineer is a curse sometimes. No matter what, you can never stop thinking about how…
Feedback on Using N.I.N.A for the First Time
I kind of like “clear enough” nights. Those nights when the weather conditions are less than ideal,…
Reviewing My Astrophotography Process
With everything going on lately, I totally missed the fact that I’ve now posted over 100 blog…
Shooting M81 & M82 with the Samyang 135mm
I’ve learned that if the skies are clear, you better be outside. Because you never know when…
Samyang 135mm Lens Focuser – Available Now
The DPD guy made my Monday when he showed up to deliver the wire wrap tool I…
Samyang Focuser – Yes, I’m Working on It!
I really do appreciate it when people reach out to ask questions. In fact, more than appreciation,…
Father and Son Time – Imaging and Testing
Up to this point, I mentioned that I’d had a lot of fun getting my kids outside…
Winter Weather Blues – Trying to Stay Busy
All my best-laid plans for this winter have thus far been held hostage by the weather. Over…
The California Nebula with My Friend Murphy
It’s been quite a while since I’ve been able to head outside and shoot. So after obsessing…