Recent Observations
Herewith, a database of every observation I’ve ever made, most recent first! Click for more detail, or on the page links at the bottom to review more, 12 at a time, in descending chronological order…
M63 / Sunflower Galaxy / NGC 5055 Revisit
Pretty good night to test a new, 6″ refractor
Fireworks Galaxy with NGC 6939 Revisit
A deep dive on a favorite pair, now with my new 131mm refractor
Arp 26 / M101 / Pinwheel Galaxy (Revisit, First Light)
First light with my ZWO FF131 refractor with (in some ways) my best ever capture of M101.
M16 / Eagle Nebula / Sh2-49 (Revisit, First Light)
First light with my new ZWO FF131
M11 / Wild Duck Cluster / NGC 6705 – Revisit
Another visit to this fascinating cluster on top of the Milky Way
M3 / NGC 5272 – Revisit
Revisit triggered by July 2026 CNN challenge
NGC 4725 and Arp 159
Fun excursion to find the source of Arp 159’s tidal tails.
Arp 159 / NGC 4747 Revisit
Return visit to this enigmatic galaxy in Arp’s catalog
Cygnus Region of the Milky Way
Beautiful end to an otherwise forgettable night.
M20 / NGC 6514 / Trifid Nebula
Brief visit in Bortle 3 location in Deer Island Maine. Gorgeous.
Deer Isle Star Party
Gorgeous, impromptu star party when a forecast lousy day turned fab.
M81 Group
Revisit to an old favorite in medium wide format