About Me
The fun part for me in astronomy is to locate stars, nebulae and the planets such as Saturn. The cosmos happens to be unique, ever growing and expanding. We still know so little of what is out there. Our core is a chemical reaction from small particles of existence. There are some fascinating objects to discover. I think as human beings we have forgotten how to look up at the night sky. And we should not forget where we came from and how everything is evolving.
Since evolving myself with this hobby, I have been over the past years trying different mounts to form a decent wide field Astro photography set up. I have tried a AstroTrac, a Vixen Polarie, and a Ioptron ZEQ25. A task which has taken some years combined with trial and error. I have however sold on all the above the and purchased Skywatcher Star adventurer for a grab and go and a Celestron advance VX mount for weekends away and the back garden.
I have a valid reason why I have chosen to go the route of a portable set up, this is because of the portability factor of a grab and go. I was diagnosed in 2006 with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which impacts on my day to day living and to be able to do Astronomy. I still have hope and will continue to persist in capturing the Universe. MS is not going to stop me. their is this saying "I have MS , but MS doesn't have ME"
We already have some of the worst weather this side of the northern hemisphere. I am trying to get as many opportunities in as possible.
My digital images are just a small selection of the night sky that I have captured over four years. I have come to the conclusion imaging the night sky takes time, effort and a whole lot of clear skies.
Their is a section in the menu called "crafts of matter" showcasing my photographic portfolio to cake designs. In time my portfolio of all these different mediums will grow as I continue to photograph the Universe through my own eyes, with the extension of a camera and a lens. While I do this, I will learn the amazing starry night.
I have learned so much in such a short period of time, that I have found sharing my knowledge with others being very rewarding. Currently I am committee member of "The Newcastle Astronomical Society" (founded in 1904). As a Society member I participate in a lot of outreach events to the general public. As part of my role I take care of the social networking, website graphics and admin.
Since evolving myself with this hobby, I have been over the past years trying different mounts to form a decent wide field Astro photography set up. I have tried a AstroTrac, a Vixen Polarie, and a Ioptron ZEQ25. A task which has taken some years combined with trial and error. I have however sold on all the above the and purchased Skywatcher Star adventurer for a grab and go and a Celestron advance VX mount for weekends away and the back garden.
I have a valid reason why I have chosen to go the route of a portable set up, this is because of the portability factor of a grab and go. I was diagnosed in 2006 with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which impacts on my day to day living and to be able to do Astronomy. I still have hope and will continue to persist in capturing the Universe. MS is not going to stop me. their is this saying "I have MS , but MS doesn't have ME"
We already have some of the worst weather this side of the northern hemisphere. I am trying to get as many opportunities in as possible.
My digital images are just a small selection of the night sky that I have captured over four years. I have come to the conclusion imaging the night sky takes time, effort and a whole lot of clear skies.
Their is a section in the menu called "crafts of matter" showcasing my photographic portfolio to cake designs. In time my portfolio of all these different mediums will grow as I continue to photograph the Universe through my own eyes, with the extension of a camera and a lens. While I do this, I will learn the amazing starry night.
I have learned so much in such a short period of time, that I have found sharing my knowledge with others being very rewarding. Currently I am committee member of "The Newcastle Astronomical Society" (founded in 1904). As a Society member I participate in a lot of outreach events to the general public. As part of my role I take care of the social networking, website graphics and admin.
Visit Newcastle and Sunderland Astronomical Society websites
"However the most exciting thing is that new discoveries are found almost every day. So you think the Universe is "HUGE" what about the Multiverse"!!!