Pembrokeshire Astronomer

Theophilus chain - 300mm Newtonian. The rain and wind tonight put pay to any chance of observing the heavens. Never mind....more ...

07/05/2017 In awe, I watched the waxing moon ride across the zenith of the heavens like an ambered chariot towards the ebony void of...

Jason looks to the Moon - 2016 Tonight I was out observing with the little "Jason" 60mm/f15 refractor. It's a lovely...

  “Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, and the grass grows, by itself.”   Bashō Matsuo Oscar & Mark From the dar...

VENUS - February 26th 2017 - 18h 15m UT- Jason 60mm/f15 O.G. This chilly February evening still gripped by the days north wind didn&...

It was cold outside tonight, and the wind was starting to pick up. It would have made more sense to stay indoors, but the promise of Venus ...

It's that time of year when the clouds invariably fill the night skies, and all astronomy activity is put on hold! My thoughts as usu...