The moon, as viewed from earth, is often called “young” when seen as a crescent in the evening sky and “old” when seen as a crescent in the morning sky. In the image above the moon is neither young or old but is full, and I can relate. I am not young but do notContinue reading “Neither Old nor Young”
Tag Archives: Earth
Morning Magic
Cool, moist air laced with fragrance of plants and flowers await the rising of the sun. Birds coo, chirp, and tweet in the background while cattle can be heard lowing in the distance. Earth is alive and well. #earth #sunrise #dawn #country
Special Sun Things
Nearly every day I observe and image the sun though specially-designed telescopes that exclude all harmful rays and make it safe for the eye. I have three of these dedicated telescopes, each with their own special filters that reveal different solar details. I think of them as my “special sun things.” I am holding theContinue reading “Special Sun Things”
Point of View
On a cosmic scale Earth is next nothing, on a human scale it is everything. WARNING: Photo was taken with a telescope designed for solar observation with a safe solar filter in front of the main lens to protect against the intense solar light. Never look at the Sun directly without approved eye protection, andContinue reading “Point of View”