August 15, 2010
by David Parmet
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DSC_0020, originally uploaded by david parmet. While camping this weekend, I was taking some pictures of the night sky – working to refine my ISO / shutter speed combinations. I didn’t realize I caught a Perseid in the act until … Continue reading
February 2, 2010
by David Parmet
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Moon-1.31.10, originally uploaded by david parmet. You might have noticed that the Moon looks awfully large this week. In fact you are correct. The Moon is at perigee – at the point in its orbit that it is closest to … Continue reading
September 8, 2008
by David Parmet
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Tonite, right after sunset, look directly south, about 1/3 of the way up from the horizon. That bright star you’ll see is Jupiter, the King of Planets. For the next few weeks, Jupiter is dominating the night sky. It’s currently … Continue reading