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Astronomy and astrophotography under California stars
IC1848, The Soul Nebula in August 2008 with Canon 40DG Soul Nebula—August 2008

as•tron•o•my /ə-strŏn'ə-mē/: The scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena.


Welcome to CaliforniaStars.net
Astronomy is the scientific study of matter in outer space. Astrophotography is the practice of capturing the light emitted from that matter by way of lenses/mirrors (telescopes) and cameras. The latter is what I attempt to do here, under California stars—with digital cameras and varying degrees of success.

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Nightfall 2008
Borrego Springs, California. Dark skies. Hotel rooms. Pools. Classes and seminars. Don't miss it! Learn more.

PATS 2008
The first annual PATS appeared to be a great success. I'll be looking forward to next year's show. Get more information here.

Three Californian Organizations
You should join today: MWOA, RAS, and FOTO.