I am a Time Traveler.
You are too.
"Astro" means Star and "Potamus" means River. We are all connected by a River of Space and Time, joined with every soul who has ever looked upward. This site is a home for those who feel that pull.
When I photograph the sky, I am witnessing history and traveling through time, capturing light millions of years old. Navigate this Star River with me. From from backyard gear builds to conversations with astronomers and philosophers, I'm chasing one thing: a deeper connection to the infinite.
The Star River Podcast
| Connect to the River of Space and Time | |
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| Listen | Float down the River and listen to the Star River Podcast. |
| Join | Be part of The Ritual yourself. Find all the Cosmic Vintages from previous episodes. |
| Appear | Come be part of the River! No degree required; just a love of the Cosmos. |
| Support | Support my site or the Star River Podcast and get a shout-out on the show! |
Astrophotography anchors me. From my backyard observatory, the AstropotaPOD, I share the technical side of the journey: the gear, the data, techniques, and the art of capturing photons.
The AstropotaPOD
| Delve into the world of Astrophotography | |
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| Learn | Learn how to get started in the world of astrophotography |
| View | See some of my work; if it looks bad, it's probably an example of what not to do! |
| Access | Support my mission and process the Cosmos for yourself with all my data! |
| AstropotaPOD | The POD has its own web page showing all sorts of interesting data; more if an active imaging session is taking place! |
The Deep Sky Line
| Make Your Voice Part of the River | |
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| 855-DEEP-SKY | I'm often out in the field, but I'm always listening. If you have a question for me or a guest, an idea for a show topic or potential guest, a story about your own time traveling, or just want to tell me where you are on the River, call me. Leave a message, and your voice becomes part of the River, too. If I'm not under the stars, I might even pick up! |
Featured articles, equipment, and other posts
Quick Summary: The LX200 ACF series from Meade is a phenomenal telescope best known for its amazing clarity, anti-coma features, and incredible visual astronomy views. Let's look at how it performs for Astrophotography.
Quick Summary: I started using Telegraf to send data to InfluxDB so I could view it with Grafana. Here's how that has transformed the AstropotaPOD.
If you want to take a good picture, you need a solid mount. Here's some considerations to keep in mind.
My mount and my guiding were conflicting with each other, so I got this crappy image of the Iris Nebula
I'm a unpaid astrophotographer, not a professional web developer. This site is my digital logbook; built for speed and authenticity so I can spend more time under the stars and less time behind a desk. I update this space with new images, gear notes, and cosmic dispatches as they happen. If you find a broken link or have an idea for a new feature, reach out and let me know. I'm constantly refining the flow of the River, and your feedback helps.
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Until next time, clear skies, and I'll see you in the dark!