Author: David Knapp
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…
Gamma Camera Mount Upgrade and Testing
It’s been about three weeks since I’ve had the opportunity to get outside for imaging. That’s par…