A Private Astronomical Observatory in Central Florida
New Astrophotography Equipment for KPO Phase 2 After an unbelievable wait, the new KPO Phase 2 technology refresh has finally started. Back on February 10th, I placed an order with High Point Scientific for the new astrophotography gear. Months went by… I was hoping to have the new cameras, filter wheel, and most importantly the Read More …
This is the Heart Nebula, IC 1805, in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This image was taken from Key West, Florida and at home from the KPO observatory field. This was captured using my travel astrophotography kit. The skies from the Florida Keys are dark due to the small amount of land and population. Of Read More …
Kissimmee Park Observatory gets an upgrade starting in 2021 Due to the great interest in our private observing sessions this year, it is time to begin the expansion of the observatory’s facilities over the next year.
The great astronomical event to close out the less-than-stellar year of 2020, was the exceptionally close pass of the two largest planets in the solar system; Jupiter & Saturn. The closest alignment appeared just a tenth of a degree apart and lasted for a few days in the southwestern sky. On the evening of December Read More …
Here is the Milky Way from Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. The North American Nebula is visible in the center of the image. Capitol Reef had unbelievably dark skies, and the basic constellations were lost in the swath of star clouds. Image Info Canon 6D on a tripod, ISO 16,000, 30 seconds, Canon 16-35mm Read More …