Jon

  A turning point in a long career in astrophotography, this is our Treasurer’s first attempt at solar imaging. It was shot through a Grasshopper Grey Point camera aimed through a Lunt 80 Solar Scope, single stacked, and is comprised of 90 stacked TIFF images processed in Registax and Photoshop. I always marvel that the … Read more

The star party originally scheduled for March 24 at Galaxy Quest Observatory in Lincolnville is postponed due to clouds. Weather reports show a deceptively clear late afternoon, but significant cloud cover by the time the party would start, followed by thick clouds horizon to horizon as the evening progresses. Please visit this Doodle poll to … Read more

CMAS enjoyed its return to Galaxy Quest, after a year of repeated cancellations there due to bad weather. The party was small, but otherwise excellent. There were five of us, including one new member. Weather reports predicted a partly cloudy to clear evening, followed by clouds later at night. Upon arrival during a spectacular sunset, … Read more