This is Tim's Astronomy Portal

So you have decided to keep in touch with me and my addiction with all things astronomical, huh? Okay, well here is a pic or two to get you started, but they come from photos taken back home in Goochland County, Virginia. I will be updating this blog as we travel and get settled in Idaho under (hopefully) darker skies. I'll be back soon!

This is the veil nebula, taken by me in mid-June. It's a noisy picture but it was very warm that night. Summer is not conducive to astrophotography - the camera gets really noisy quick. The color cast is off a bit as well. I used the Astronomik CLS filter on this shot to cut the light pollution. Gotta get that filter calibrated better on the camera.

Tune in next time for more updates in my astronomy adventures!