I have some acreage, an observatory, a telescope and a little bit of equipment. Nothing fancy - the observatory is little more than a modified outbuilding and I don't have the fanciest equipment and the most updated gee-whiz software applications. But I do okay with what I have, and so can you. This site is not geared toward the professional astronomer; it's geared toward people like you and me who peer into the skies from our back yards and suburban rooftops.

LATEST BLOG ENTRY Father's Day weekend in the Seattle region brought a good amount of sunshine (YAY, FINALLY!!) and I took advantage of the weather to paint the observatory. I made very good progress but there still is work left to do - you can see the top panels are still bare and should be red, along with some of the trim. The observatory was painted to match the outbuilding and the house. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS/BLOG »»

 

MOST RECENT NOTABLE CELESTIAL EVENTS:
	On February 20, 2008, a totally eclipsed moon hung low in the sky, magestically framed by Saturn and Regulus. View my lunar eclipse images.
	In late October, 2007, Comet 17/P (Holmes) put on a spectacular show that caught the astronomy community by surprise! View my comet images.
	On August 28, 2007, most of us were able to enjoy a spectacular total lunar eclipse. After three hours of sleep, I got up shortly after midnight to watch the eclipse in its entirety. View my lunar eclipse images.

DISCUSSION BOARD:
	Have a question about how to get started? What equipment to buy? Where to buy it? Have a great astrophoto to post? Have some equipment to sell, or looking to buy? Click here to visit thenakedastromer.com discussion forum. This is a brand new website and I encourage you to get involved to help build critical mass.

A GOOD READ:
	The Naked Astronomer, Jim W. Coleman, is also a published suspense writer. Click here to visit his official site. His books are widely available and can be ordered through amazon.com. Pick one up and enjoy it on your next long night out beneath the stars!