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At last, the International Year Of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is here.
Canon 1000D piggy-back on 80ED
After months of anticipation, I hope it will deliver the promised kick-start to the appreciation of astronomy, by the wider public.
To celebrate the first clear night (for me) of 2009, I thought I should do a first thing, too.
So I attached my newly purchased Canon 1000D digital SLR camera, to my Skywatcher refractor.
read on..
One of my most favourite constellations to observe is the magnificent constellation Orion (The Hunter).
In mythology, Orion is said to be a hunter. The shape of the stars in the sky can be interpreted as a man, with a belt and sword, who is holding out a shield against the neighbouring constellation of Taurus, the Bull. read on..
Another of my favourite constellations for observation, is the northern constellation of Cygnus.
It is known as “the Swan” because of its distinctive cross-shape in the sky. You can imagine it as a flying swan, with wings outstretched.
Cygnus has a declination of 29 degrees read on..
