Statement by Roger Nelson regarding his Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Expulsion: Prior to being illegally expelled both myself and Grace had over many decades served the RASC well and with distinction. The details of the who, why, where, …
Had a chance to observe and take an image of the Total Lunar Eclipse this morning. This was an interesting fairly long and deep eclipse that was visible to the Pacific Regions, including Western North America, Eastern Asia and everything …
Early in October around the time of the full moon, Grace and I had one last chance to go camping and Stargazing before the end of this season. This time it was Canadian Thanksgiving weekend and we had a spot …
Just returned from attending this event, this will mark the 4th decade in which Grace and I have attended this Star Party. From our first time in 1992 to attending it in 2006 & 2007, 2012, 2014, 2016 & 2018 …
Just completed the Brochure for MKSP. Previously this had been done using MS Publisher. This time I used InDesign an Adobe tool that is more conducive for creating content for publishing and printing. I created a 5.5×8.5 12 page (3 …
I have continued to work with Website developments to expand the information I have posted online with them, first with this site and also with the site for the Mount Kobau Star Party. Now both of these sites have a …
The following table is of Galaxies in our Local Group. Added to each row will be notes that I have made when I have observed/photographed these. (or not where I have personal challenges in doing so.) I have started methodically …
Updating the Website for the Mount Kobau Star Party. Reorganized the content, added information about plans for 2022 and, new features to share information about the event, including a space for images submitted/shared by attendees and stories from the past …
The full moon is thought to be a time of completion. For me it is end of my Covid-19 infection. It started shortly after the New Moon, I was too sick and it was too cold to go outside. by …
New Theme Launched Today.