by Fiske Miles | Jul 20, 2024 | Equipment, Ultra Astronomy
My rebirth in binocular astronomy after decades of mostly telescopic observing began with an Oberwerk binocular — the 10×50 Ultra. A classic independent-focus porro prism binocular optimized for astronomy. I was immediately captivated by the binocular,...
by Fiske Miles | May 16, 2024 | Cosmos
It has been weeks of clouds, rain (which we needed), high winds (not needed), and schedule complications, so there has not been much observing from my urban observatory (yard) in Lenexa, Kansas. BUT, Friday and Saturday evenings I was finally able to do some...
by Fiske Miles | Apr 18, 2024 | Cosmos
I was surprised and delighted by a gift from an astronomy friend this week, a LIGO cap (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory). It was accompanied with a wonderful story in an impeccably hand-written card. Here is what the card says: Dear Fiske, When I...
by Fiske Miles | Mar 29, 2024 | Sky Guide
This time of year I find myself visiting Camelopardalis (really a giraffe not a camel — see this post from last winter). Despite its large size (18th largest constellation), Camelopardalis attracts relatively few astronomical caravans (having a hard time shaking...
by Fiske Miles | Mar 11, 2024 | Star Log
After a cold, cloudy, and schedule conflicted January and February, March got off to a good binocular astronomy start thanks to an invitation from Bill Barlow to join him for observing at Lewis-Young park in Louisburg, Kansas Friday, March 1, on a clear if somewhat...
