Category: Astrophotography
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Smart Telescopes (An Introduction)
The world of amateur astronomy is changing. In fact, there just might be a revolution going on. We might be at a watershed moment! The…
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FAS Observatory Director Images all 110 Messier Objects
FAS Observatory Director Dr. Bill Rankin has captured images of all 110 Messier Objects. Messier objects were compiled by Charles Messier back in the 1700s…
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The Trifid Nebula (M20)
One of the most popular deep-sky objects is The Trifid Nebula (M20 / NGC 6514). It is an emission nebula that shines with both a…
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First Images from The Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory just released its first few images (see “Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory.” Vera…
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That’s a wrap! The March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse
The March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse has come and gone. Here are photos (and one video) of the eclipse from several FAS members. Images Credit:…
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Deep Sky Designations (M, NGC, IC, and more)
Do you often wonder what all those designations for deep-sky objects mean? A few years ago, we posted an article, The Deep Sky, and included…
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Smart Telescope for the Holidays?
The world of amateur astronomy is changing. In fact, there just might be a revolution going on. We might be at a watershed moment! The…
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Omega Centauri & Centaurus A
The largest known globular cluster is Omega Centauri (NGC 5139 & C80). It is a wonderful target for amateur astronomer – if you live in…
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North Carolina Milky Way
This was take by John Leyendecker sent at Doughton Park on 10-24-14. Nice night!
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Astro Photos from September 2014 Club Observation
Joe took some great pictures using the club C11 telescope Saturday night. Joe posted them to Google+ below is one of them. Joe and other…
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TIME magazine invites League’s Astrophotographers
TIME magazine invites League’s Astrophotographers
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April 2014 FAS Meeting
Fundamentals of Digital Single Lens Reflex Astrophotography
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