Being an astrophotographer is the most romantic job in the world. But behind that romance lies a canvas of isolation and peril.From standing helpless and alone at the Baima Snow
Peter Ambrose lives in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand, after moving there from his hometown of Christchurch in 1991. Now retired from corporate life for over 13 years, he has been
Distributed-Aperture Telescopes: A New Revolution in Astronomy A new wave of astronomy is here. Instead of relying on a single massive telescope, distributed-aperture systems combine multiple smaller telescopes working together—unlocking
I am an avid guitar player. I have been playing for most of my life. I like just about any guitar, electric, acoustic, even bass. It is funny how many
Capturing the Andromeda Galaxy is not uncommon.Resolving it—star by star, across its vast spiral arms—is something else entirely.For the four-member team Cosmic Quadrant, this project became a test of patience,
