astrophotography

Insight Observatory Has Arrived!

  • May 29, 2017

SkyPi has the distinct honor of hosting a 16″ Dream Telescope a Newtonian Astrograph owned by Insight Observatory. Muir Evenden and Michael Petrasko spent a week on site with John for the installation. They were able to see, first hand, the beautiful and clear sky conditions our remote location has to offer. Thanks so much guys. We are happy you enjoyed your stay! John is a fabulous host! I am sad I was not able to be here as well. Jan

Below is a link to their blog that discusses their visit here at SkyPi.

http://www.insightobservatory.com/2017/05/ateo-feeling-at-home-at-skypi.html

 

 

 

Synchronized Roof Opening

  • February 19, 2014

We had some fun last weekend testing the roof opening for both Alpha and Bravo buildings.  Bravo is the second completed observatory housing 2 piers, almost identical to Alpha building.  There are a few cosmetic items to complete as well as installing the steps going into the building.  I hope you enjoy the video. We sure did!

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NGC 2903

  • May 14, 2013
NGC 2903

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The second image taken by Bob Birket from the great dark sky location of SkyPi Online Observatory in Pie Town, New Mexico. This image of NGC 2903 is just over 6 hours total time in Bortle 1 skies. There were some high clouds from time to time, with little interference.
NGC2903 is approximately 30 million light years away in the constellation Leo.

Imaging telescopes or lenses:RC Optical Systems RCOS 12.5 AstrographImaging cameras:SBIG STL 11000MMounts: Software Bisque Paramount MXGuiding telescopes or lenses:RC Optical SystemsRCOS 12.5 AstrographGuiding cameras:SBIG STL 11000MSoftware:Diffraction Limited MaximDL5,  Adobe PhotoshopCS5Filters:Baader Planetarium LRGB Filter SetAccessories:Alnitak Flat screen
Resolution: 2500×1752
Date: May 4, 2013

Frames:
Baader Planetarium LRGB Filter Set: 15×600″ bin 2×2
Baader Planetarium LRGB Filter Set: 14×900″ -30C bin 1×1

Integration: 6.0 hours

Darks: ~8
Flats: ~6
Bias: ~30
Avg. Moon age: 23.73 days
Avg. Moon phase: 33.50%
Bortle Dark-Sky Scale: 1.00
Temperature: 10.00