The Aurora Borealis from Spruce Knob Lake, WV
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (Comet 2023 A3) visits the northern hemisphere in October evening skies.
Almost Heaven Star Party: 2024 Edition
Totality at Yellowwood: A Music Video presentation of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A Beauty of a Night at Calhoun County Dark Sky Park
Annular Eclipse 2023: Capturing Bailey's Beads in Canyonlands N.P.
A September Weekend in Tucker County: Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend 2023
The Cygnus Constellation Music Video
The Clouds of Cygnus: Music video, constellation information, and photographic techniques
An EV Dark Sky Adventure: The Ford F150 Lightning in the mountains at the Night Owl Star Party
A Year in the Cosmos: Space Photography in the year 2022
The ZWO AM5 Mount for Extremely Portable Astrophotography
The Stargazing Cabin of Calhoun County Park
Solar Observing and Imaging with the Daystar Quark Chromosphere Eyepiece
Summer Skies...clouds, Sun, Moon, and lightning are celebrated.
Green Bank Star Quest 2022 Sights and Sounds
Monongahela Milky Way...new Moon nights at Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and Experience Learning Center
Texas Star Party 2022: 6 Nights Under the Stars
Final report from TSP 2022
Day 6 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 5 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 4 of the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 3 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 2 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 1 at Texas Star Party 2022
Texas Star Party or Bust. Summer Milky Way season is here!
Daystar Quark Chromosphere Eyepiece: Unboxing and First Light
ZWO Continues the ASI Air Evolution with the ASI Air Plus
Night Owl Star Party 2021 with Jeff Ball
Companion Video to Night Owl Star Party 2021
Need an OIII filter? My experience with the Astronomik maxFR OIII 2" filter
"River of Stars" - A night on the dark banks of America's latest National Park-the New River Gorge.
Photons to Photos: Episode 3 - LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
Photons to Photos: Episode 2 - LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
Photons to Photos: Episode 1-LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
ASI Air support for Canon Ra: Join me for a LIVE discussion of this and more
Camping Accessories for Astronomy
Calhoun County Dark Sky Park
Galaxies, Clusters, and Nebulae from Deerlick Astronomy Village
Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 4

Final thoughts on Deer Lick Astronomy Village.

Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 3

Deer Lick Astronomy Village day 3.

Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 2

Continuing my astrophotography trip to Deer Lick Astronomy Village.

Astrotours: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 1

Join me as I visit a premier dark sky park in northern Georgia.

Appalachian Spring by Jeff Ball

3 minutes celebrating spring in my backyard.

NGC 4565: The Needle Galaxy-Not all points of light are stars!
Wonderful Winter Birds
2021 Astronomy Highlights: 17 events not to miss plus one Bonus event
Pennyrile Stargaze 2020: Tour the beautiful park and see 12 new astrophotos!
The Clouds of Monoceros: An astrophotographic exploration of galactic nebulae
What in the Universe is a Cederblad?
iPhone 12 Pro for Astrophotography
Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction with Moon Views
Should You Modify Your DSLR for Astrophotography?
Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend 2020 and More
Thank You!!! And A Pleasant Astronomy Surprise and Updates
Pennyrile Stargaze: Join Me

Join me at Pennyrile Stargaze.

iOptron CEM40 Field Experience

iOptron CEM40 Field Experience

My Place: Astrophotography from Almost Heaven
Summer Milky Way Glory: Astrophotography from Bortle 2/3 Skies in Watoga State Park and MNF
Astronomical Fine Art Print Review: Aluminum Prints from Bay Photo
Five Mornings with Neowise: In Pursuit of a Glorious Comet
Space Traffic: Milky Way Rising on the Highland Scenic Highway
Seneca Rocks Milky Way: Photography in the Monongahela National Forest
The Great Eta Carinae Nebula from Australia: Using Internet Remote Telescopes to Capture Nebula
Milky Way Rising!

The Milky Way rises over Clifty Creek in eastern Kentucky.

Quarantine Star Party 2020: First and Last Edition

Join me for a star party in my backyard.

Comet 2019Y4 (ATLAS) Image Update #2

A surprise clear night and a mysterious faint fuzzy on my first image capture with my own personal equipment from the backyard. Join me. Thanks so much for subscribing.

Photographing the Great Orion Nebula: A 23 Year Perspective

A retrospective look at 23 years of imaging the Great Orion Nebula.

First Image of Comet 2019Y4 (ATLAS)
This is a Great Photographic Comet: An Update on C2019Y4 (ATLAS)
Will this be a great photographic comet? Comet 2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

Put this on your calendar for a possible photographic comet coming this spring.

Lake Vesuvius Star Trails in Wayne National Forest
The Great Orion Nebula: My Best Yet-Part 2

A look at image workflow on the latest Great Orion Nebula image.

The Great Orion Nebula-My Best Yet: Part 1

Celebrating 23 years of astrophotography. Join me in part 1 as we walk through image acquisition on our way to my best Orion Nebula image to date.

The Great American Eclipse 2017-REMIX

A remix of the Great American Eclipse. Join us for this incredible event and make plans for 2024.

Make Every Trip a Photography Trip!...and first drone flight

Make every trip fun by adding photography to the agenda.

Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup: Optimizing the iOptron Sky Guider Pro

We optimize the Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup with the William Optics declination adapter and dovetail clamp.

Canon Ra for Video Production

Can the Canon Ra be used for video production? We review this capability in this video. Please join us!

Improve Your Composition with Google Earth Pro

Join me as we discuss this powerful tool in pre-visualizing landscape and astroscape compositions.

Canon Ra First Impressions-Part 1

We continue our first impressions with the Canon Ra camera for astrophotography with some pixel peeping and camera usefulness.

Canon Ra First Impressions-Part 2

Join me as we begin a conversation on first impressions of the new Canon Ra camera for astrophotography. Part 1 of 2.

Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup Part 2
California Astro-Scapes and Landscapes with Jeff

Join me as we engage in astroscape and landscape photography in California including Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley National Park.

Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup: Part 1

Join me as we review the iOptron Sky Guider Pro as an astronomical imaging platform.

Al Nagler of Televue Optics discusses his early years in telescope design and astrophoto endeavors

Join our conversation with Mr. Nagler from the 2010 Winter Star Party

The Aurora Borealis from Spruce Knob Lake, WV
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (Comet 2023 A3) visits the northern hemisphere in October evening skies.
Almost Heaven Star Party: 2024 Edition
Totality at Yellowwood: A Music Video presentation of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A Beauty of a Night at Calhoun County Dark Sky Park
Annular Eclipse 2023: Capturing Bailey's Beads in Canyonlands N.P.
A September Weekend in Tucker County: Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend 2023
The Cygnus Constellation Music Video
The Clouds of Cygnus: Music video, constellation information, and photographic techniques
An EV Dark Sky Adventure: The Ford F150 Lightning in the mountains at the Night Owl Star Party
A Year in the Cosmos: Space Photography in the year 2022
The ZWO AM5 Mount for Extremely Portable Astrophotography
The Stargazing Cabin of Calhoun County Park
Solar Observing and Imaging with the Daystar Quark Chromosphere Eyepiece
Summer Skies...clouds, Sun, Moon, and lightning are celebrated.
Green Bank Star Quest 2022 Sights and Sounds
Monongahela Milky Way...new Moon nights at Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and Experience Learning Center
Texas Star Party 2022: 6 Nights Under the Stars
Final report from TSP 2022
Day 6 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 5 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 4 of the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 3 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 2 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 1 at Texas Star Party 2022
Texas Star Party or Bust. Summer Milky Way season is here!
Daystar Quark Chromosphere Eyepiece: Unboxing and First Light
ZWO Continues the ASI Air Evolution with the ASI Air Plus
Night Owl Star Party 2021 with Jeff Ball
Companion Video to Night Owl Star Party 2021
Need an OIII filter? My experience with the Astronomik maxFR OIII 2" filter
"River of Stars" - A night on the dark banks of America's latest National Park-the New River Gorge.
Photons to Photos: Episode 3 - LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
Photons to Photos: Episode 2 - LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
Photons to Photos: Episode 1-LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
ASI Air support for Canon Ra: Join me for a LIVE discussion of this and more
Camping Accessories for Astronomy
Calhoun County Dark Sky Park
Galaxies, Clusters, and Nebulae from Deerlick Astronomy Village
Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 4
Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 3
Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 2
Astrotours: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 1
Appalachian Spring by Jeff Ball
NGC 4565: The Needle Galaxy-Not all points of light are stars!
Wonderful Winter Birds
2021 Astronomy Highlights: 17 events not to miss plus one Bonus event
Pennyrile Stargaze 2020: Tour the beautiful park and see 12 new astrophotos!
The Clouds of Monoceros: An astrophotographic exploration of galactic nebulae
What in the Universe is a Cederblad?
iPhone 12 Pro for Astrophotography
Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction with Moon Views
Should You Modify Your DSLR for Astrophotography?
Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend 2020 and More
Thank You!!! And A Pleasant Astronomy Surprise and Updates
Pennyrile Stargaze: Join Me
iOptron CEM40 Field Experience
My Place: Astrophotography from Almost Heaven
Summer Milky Way Glory: Astrophotography from Bortle 2/3 Skies in Watoga State Park and MNF
Astronomical Fine Art Print Review: Aluminum Prints from Bay Photo
Five Mornings with Neowise: In Pursuit of a Glorious Comet
Space Traffic: Milky Way Rising on the Highland Scenic Highway
Seneca Rocks Milky Way: Photography in the Monongahela National Forest
The Great Eta Carinae Nebula from Australia: Using Internet Remote Telescopes to Capture Nebula
Milky Way Rising!
Quarantine Star Party 2020: First and Last Edition
Comet 2019Y4 (ATLAS) Image Update #2
Photographing the Great Orion Nebula: A 23 Year Perspective
First Image of Comet 2019Y4 (ATLAS)
This is a Great Photographic Comet: An Update on C2019Y4 (ATLAS)
Will this be a great photographic comet? Comet 2019 Y4 (ATLAS)
Lake Vesuvius Star Trails in Wayne National Forest
The Great Orion Nebula: My Best Yet-Part 2
The Great Orion Nebula-My Best Yet: Part 1
The Great American Eclipse 2017-REMIX
Make Every Trip a Photography Trip!...and first drone flight
Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup: Optimizing the iOptron Sky Guider Pro
Canon Ra for Video Production
Improve Your Composition with Google Earth Pro
Canon Ra First Impressions-Part 1
Canon Ra First Impressions-Part 2
Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup Part 2
California Astro-Scapes and Landscapes with Jeff
Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup: Part 1
Al Nagler of Televue Optics discusses his early years in telescope design and astrophoto endeavors
The Aurora Borealis from Spruce Knob Lake, WV
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (Comet 2023 A3) visits the northern hemisphere in October evening skies.
Almost Heaven Star Party: 2024 Edition
Totality at Yellowwood: A Music Video presentation of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A Beauty of a Night at Calhoun County Dark Sky Park
Annular Eclipse 2023: Capturing Bailey's Beads in Canyonlands N.P.
A September Weekend in Tucker County: Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend 2023
The Cygnus Constellation Music Video
The Clouds of Cygnus: Music video, constellation information, and photographic techniques
An EV Dark Sky Adventure: The Ford F150 Lightning in the mountains at the Night Owl Star Party
A Year in the Cosmos: Space Photography in the year 2022
The ZWO AM5 Mount for Extremely Portable Astrophotography
The Stargazing Cabin of Calhoun County Park
Solar Observing and Imaging with the Daystar Quark Chromosphere Eyepiece
Summer Skies...clouds, Sun, Moon, and lightning are celebrated.
Green Bank Star Quest 2022 Sights and Sounds
Monongahela Milky Way...new Moon nights at Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and Experience Learning Center
Texas Star Party 2022: 6 Nights Under the Stars
Final report from TSP 2022
Day 6 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 5 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 4 of the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 3 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 2 from the Texas Star Party 2022
Day 1 at Texas Star Party 2022
Texas Star Party or Bust. Summer Milky Way season is here!
Daystar Quark Chromosphere Eyepiece: Unboxing and First Light
ZWO Continues the ASI Air Evolution with the ASI Air Plus
Night Owl Star Party 2021 with Jeff Ball
Companion Video to Night Owl Star Party 2021
Need an OIII filter? My experience with the Astronomik maxFR OIII 2" filter
"River of Stars" - A night on the dark banks of America's latest National Park-the New River Gorge.
Photons to Photos: Episode 3 - LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
Photons to Photos: Episode 2 - LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
Photons to Photos: Episode 1-LIVE astrophotography discussion driven by YOU.
ASI Air support for Canon Ra: Join me for a LIVE discussion of this and more
Camping Accessories for Astronomy
Calhoun County Dark Sky Park
Galaxies, Clusters, and Nebulae from Deerlick Astronomy Village
Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 4

Final thoughts on Deer Lick Astronomy Village.

Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 3

Deer Lick Astronomy Village day 3.

Astrotour: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 2

Continuing my astrophotography trip to Deer Lick Astronomy Village.

Astrotours: Deerlick Astronomy Village Part 1

Join me as I visit a premier dark sky park in northern Georgia.

Appalachian Spring by Jeff Ball

3 minutes celebrating spring in my backyard.

NGC 4565: The Needle Galaxy-Not all points of light are stars!
Wonderful Winter Birds
2021 Astronomy Highlights: 17 events not to miss plus one Bonus event
Pennyrile Stargaze 2020: Tour the beautiful park and see 12 new astrophotos!
The Clouds of Monoceros: An astrophotographic exploration of galactic nebulae
What in the Universe is a Cederblad?
iPhone 12 Pro for Astrophotography
Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction with Moon Views
Should You Modify Your DSLR for Astrophotography?
Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend 2020 and More
Thank You!!! And A Pleasant Astronomy Surprise and Updates
Pennyrile Stargaze: Join Me

Join me at Pennyrile Stargaze.

iOptron CEM40 Field Experience

iOptron CEM40 Field Experience

My Place: Astrophotography from Almost Heaven
Summer Milky Way Glory: Astrophotography from Bortle 2/3 Skies in Watoga State Park and MNF
Astronomical Fine Art Print Review: Aluminum Prints from Bay Photo
Five Mornings with Neowise: In Pursuit of a Glorious Comet
Space Traffic: Milky Way Rising on the Highland Scenic Highway
Seneca Rocks Milky Way: Photography in the Monongahela National Forest
The Great Eta Carinae Nebula from Australia: Using Internet Remote Telescopes to Capture Nebula
Milky Way Rising!

The Milky Way rises over Clifty Creek in eastern Kentucky.

Quarantine Star Party 2020: First and Last Edition

Join me for a star party in my backyard.

Comet 2019Y4 (ATLAS) Image Update #2

A surprise clear night and a mysterious faint fuzzy on my first image capture with my own personal equipment from the backyard. Join me. Thanks so much for subscribing.

Photographing the Great Orion Nebula: A 23 Year Perspective

A retrospective look at 23 years of imaging the Great Orion Nebula.

First Image of Comet 2019Y4 (ATLAS)
This is a Great Photographic Comet: An Update on C2019Y4 (ATLAS)
Will this be a great photographic comet? Comet 2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

Put this on your calendar for a possible photographic comet coming this spring.

Lake Vesuvius Star Trails in Wayne National Forest
The Great Orion Nebula: My Best Yet-Part 2

A look at image workflow on the latest Great Orion Nebula image.

The Great Orion Nebula-My Best Yet: Part 1

Celebrating 23 years of astrophotography. Join me in part 1 as we walk through image acquisition on our way to my best Orion Nebula image to date.

The Great American Eclipse 2017-REMIX

A remix of the Great American Eclipse. Join us for this incredible event and make plans for 2024.

Make Every Trip a Photography Trip!...and first drone flight

Make every trip fun by adding photography to the agenda.

Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup: Optimizing the iOptron Sky Guider Pro

We optimize the Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup with the William Optics declination adapter and dovetail clamp.

Canon Ra for Video Production

Can the Canon Ra be used for video production? We review this capability in this video. Please join us!

Improve Your Composition with Google Earth Pro

Join me as we discuss this powerful tool in pre-visualizing landscape and astroscape compositions.

Canon Ra First Impressions-Part 1

We continue our first impressions with the Canon Ra camera for astrophotography with some pixel peeping and camera usefulness.

Canon Ra First Impressions-Part 2

Join me as we begin a conversation on first impressions of the new Canon Ra camera for astrophotography. Part 1 of 2.

Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup Part 2
California Astro-Scapes and Landscapes with Jeff

Join me as we engage in astroscape and landscape photography in California including Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley National Park.

Ultimate Portable Astrophotography Setup: Part 1

Join me as we review the iOptron Sky Guider Pro as an astronomical imaging platform.

Al Nagler of Televue Optics discusses his early years in telescope design and astrophoto endeavors

Join our conversation with Mr. Nagler from the 2010 Winter Star Party

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