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Apr 14, 20237 min read

The 2017 Great American Eclipse 1.1

Total solar eclipses are rare, and eclipses that traverse the entire US are rarer still, but in 2017 we chased one to Southern Illinois.

Jan 27, 20235 min read

Artemis 1.1a - 280 Megapixel Mosaic

A detailed look at Artemis 1 via a 280 Megapixel Mosaic taken on a stormy afternoon just before the first launch attempt on August 29, 2022.

Nov 30, 20229 min read

Artemis 1.3 - To the Moon and Beyond

Artemis 1 launched at 0147 the morning of 11.16.22, starting its 1.3 million mile journey to beyond the Moon and back.

Sep 22, 202210 min read

Artemis 1.1 - The Moon Waits for No One

Our experience of the first launch attempt for Artemis 1 that occurred the morning of August 29th, 2022 at Kennedy Space Center.

Feb 17, 20226 min read

McDonald Observatory 4 – Davis Mountains State Park

Davis Mountains State Park is the perfect location for desert views, dark sky astrophotography, and camping in West Texas.

Apr 15, 20205 min read

7.2.19 - AA2 Coast Guard Support

NASA's AA2 Test Mission required countless people to succeed, and the Coast Guard was key to keep the mission go for launch.

Jul 29, 20194 min read

7.2.19 - Florida AA2 Sunrise

Sometimes you get lucky, and the pursuit of one photo can lead you to another equally amazing and unexpected moment.

Jul 8, 201911 min read

7.2.19 - NASA Ascent Abort 2 Launch

I love being part of a NASA family. It means that I get numerous opportunities to interact with our space program, and the experiences...