Back-garden astronomer uses second-hand telescope (and a lot of patience) to capture stunning images of the stars
Mathematician Mark Shelley received a second-hand telescope for Christmas in 2006 - and despite living in light-polluted Sidcup, has even captured the fast-moving International Space Station.
Grand Rapids' amateur astronomers will help you see night sky better, for free
The only thing the area's amateur astronomers can't do for you in the next couple months is guarantee clear skies.
Celestial images: Exhibit focuses on astronomers' work
A collection of stunning photographs of stars, the moon, galaxies, nebulae, constellations and planets comprise a new exhibit at the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage.
Keeping up with the Jones Park Activities - Feb. 1
Signs of Spring
Photographer David L. Smith, RIP
Dave was a photographer of long residency in the Brew House, the South Side artists co-op. He was a nice guy.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Kodak: 30 fascinating facts
Eastman Kodak has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles to transform the 130-year-old photography pioneer into a digital company. Here are 30 fascinating facts about the company.
Know Your Madisonian: Photography a byproduct of John Rummel's astronomy passion
In early December, John Rummel drove slowly through a Monona neighborhood, peering into backyards. An amateur astronomer and photographer, Rummel, 49, knew there would be a lunar eclipse on Dec. 10, and he wanted to make sure he had the best spot to capture it.
Bald eagle days draws thousands
Faith Snyder, bundled up against the cold, uses a telescope to observe dozens of bald eagles resting in the trees across the river from Victory Park in Keokuk.
A glorious global Jubilee: As our Queen marks her Diamond Jubilee, how Victoria's 300 million subjects celebrated hers
For 60 years, God had saved the Queen and on June 22, 1897, millions of her subjects across the world celebrated her Diamond Jubilee.