Observations

All of the images featured here were taken with a combination of my 6" Dobsonian telescope, and a mix of point-and-shoot cameras, including the iPhone.



The Moon

Even though it's not a full moon, the moon at this stage is reflecting a lot of light from the sun. The brightness is hard on the eyes, and you can damage them if you don't use a filter to dim it.

photo by Wayne Koenig


The Harvest Moon

photo by Wayne Koenig

Jupiter

Jupiter with visible cloud bands.

photo by Wayne Koenig


Jupiter & Galilean Moons

I captured all four Galilean Moons in this shot of Jupiter.

photo by Wayne Koenig


Mars

Taken during the Martian winter, with a very visible southern polar ice cap.

photo by Wayne Koenig


Full Moon

Our big, bright, and battered moon.

photo by Wayne Koenig