Astrophotography – M31 – Andromeda

I’m getting back into astronomy after a very long hiatus. I really want to do some astrophotography, something I didn’t really achieve before. My previous attempts at imaging the sky though a telescope were with a self-guided Az-El mount crap-scope and a self-made 110 film camera. The results were underwhelming to say the least. I’ve …

Islands on the air 2018

I’m up at the Secret Nuclear Bunker this appeals for the islands on the air radio contest. I’d hoped to see the Luna eclipse too but the weather wasn’t playing along. The storms passed us by, but the clouds were set for the night. This is the current view, as we bask in the sun.

Amsterdam

Just off the train from St Pancras. First sight from the station was this wonderful pile of bikes. Later that evening, sitting by the wheel house of the boat.