Admin12 abr1 min.AAVSO Observer AwardMany thanks to the AAVSO for their recognition of the report of more than 1,000 photometric measurements with the PEP (Photoelectric...
Admin7 abr1 min.Zubenelgenubi occultation by the MoonOccultations of stars by the Moon are of interest in astronomy for measurements of lunar topography, measurements and even discovery of...
Admin4 abr1 min.About eclipsing binary systemsIn this video you will see an eclipsing binary star system like you have never seen before ... I hope you enjoy it. It was prepared for a...
Admin8 feb1 min.Potentially hazardous asteroid captured on Earth approachAsteroids are classified as potentially hazardous when they have a minimum distance of intersection of their orbit with the Earth of less...
Admin5 ago 20212 min.Complete renovation of the domeDuring the pandemic confinement, I took the opportunity to undertake a major overhaul of the dome. The improvements I had to address...
Admin9 abr 20212 min.An astronomical observatory on a window ledgeI am fortunate to have a large terrace at home where I have been able to install two observatories: a rotating dome and a clamshell dome....
Admin19 ene 20211 min.The solar cycle 25 advancesThe solar cycle 25 started in 2020 and a maximum of activity is expected for 2025. In January 2021, specifically on the 16th, a new group...
Admin7 ene 20211 min.AAVSO awardI am very grateful to the AAVSO (The American Association of Variable Star Observers) for recognizing my contribution of over 500...
Admin23 dic 20201 min.The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and SaturnOn December 21, 2021, the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn took place, expected by all the fans, but illusion truncated at least...
Admin1 sept 20201 min.Digital Setting CirclesI have added in the "Projects" section, a new work DIY. The goal is to make Digital Setting Circles that will improve the visual...
Admin25 ago 20201 min.Transit of the ISS by the SunThanks to the helpful service of CalSky Alerter (https://www.calsky.com/) I received an email informing me that the ISS could be seen...
Admin18 ago 20201 min.Occultation of Venus by the MoonOn June 19, 2020, the Moon occulted Venus for more than an hour. The trajectory of both along the ecliptic crossed. This phenomenon is...
Admin17 ago 20202 min.The thousand faces of the full moonYou might think that when we look through the telescope to see or photograph the full moon we always see the same image, but the fact is...
Admin26 may 20201 min.Venus and Mercury in the evening after the conjunctionThe conjunction of Venus and Mercury took place this month of May 2020 at 9:44 local time, Venus passing through the north of Mercury at...
Admin5 abr 20201 min.Venus in conjunction with the PleiadesEvery year Venus passes close to the Pleiades cluster (M45), but only every 8 years a perfect conjunction is produced, crossing the...
Admin23 mar 20202 min.Venus at its maximum elongationVenus is in an optimal position for observation when it is at its maximum elongation, i.e. when the angle between the Sun and Venus as...
Admin10 dic 20191 min.Mercury Transit November 2019Currently, the transits of Mercury take place in May (near its passage through the descending node) or in November (near its passage...
Admin8 dic 20193 min.Northern lights in AugustIceland is an incredible destination to see nature. At the end of August, the conditions are excellent to enjoy the amazing landscapes of...
Admin10 nov 20191 min.Get accurate timestamp in your measurementsIf you are interested in photometric or astrometric measurements with your equipment, you can get high precision in the timing of your...
Admin12 ago 20193 min.Calculating the size of the Moon with a photoAlready Hipparchus of Nicea around 150 B.C. relied on the shadow of the Earth on the Moon during lunar eclipses to calculate the relative...