Pembrokeshire Astronomer

Last night was the first time for a week that I've been able to drag the telescopes outside. With a magnification of x50 and a bi...

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 ...