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Solar H-Alpha: MAY 3, 2009 – 18:30 UT

Posted on May 3, 2009November 28, 2021 by jperez1690

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Messier 61 (NGC 4303)

Posted on April 28, 2009 by jperez1690

M061

Solar H-Alpha: APR 24, 2009 – 00:55 UT

Posted on April 23, 2009November 28, 2021 by jperez1690

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I enjoyed some wonderful galaxy observing in my front yard Tuesday night. It only amounted to 3 galaxies: M49, M61 and M99. But what a sight they were. I’ve learned that despite being inside the East-Flagstaff Industrial Light Circus, once objects have…

April 2009 Update

Posted on April 20, 2009 by jperez1690

The May 2009 issue of Astronomy Now is out. The Drawn to the Universe column in this issue features a graphite sketch of M3 which focuses on using stippling technique to convey granularity. While preparing for upcoming issues, I’ve been working with…