The Seven Sisters Observatory

Manchester, Michigan

Clay Kessler's Astrophotography Page!

A loose collection of rumors, rants, commentary and, of course, Astrophotos.

So - here I am out in Manchester Michigan under relatively dark sky.  I really like the area and my new house.  The observatory consists of a permanently mounted pier in the back yard that supports my G11 mount and whatever tube I have mounted on it.  While the work around the house will never be finished,  I find myself with more time for astronomy and astrophotography.   

I have also shifted to digital imaging.  I have a Canon 10D DSLR and I have been using this much more than film lately.  I will be sharing my experiences as I climb the learning curve with this camera. I have a new Rebel XTi unmodified camera to work with - lots of stuff to learn.

Note the new imaging setup.  I now have a William Optics Megrez 90 APO and a William Optics ZenithStar 66SD APO.  Also note the clouds that came with the 90!  The 66 has been working out very well and I expect great things of the 90.

You wanted the woodworking stuff???? Try HERE

NEW STUFF on the SITE!

Woodworking - Dad's Box

M45 - The Pleiades

NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula Area

NGC 2237 and 2244 - The Rosette Nebula

IC405 - The Flaming Star

IC2118 - The Witchhead Nebula

IC 434 - The Horsehead Nebula

NGC 7380 - The Wizard

NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula re-shot 10-31!

NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula

IC 1805 - the Heart Nebula

Comments, Questions or Criticisms?    E-Mail Me at clay@ssoastro.org

All content and images Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000 through 2009 by Clayton Kessler, all rights reserved, not to be used without the author's permission.