To the Stars

The Andromeda Galaxy

On hikes I always made it a point to stop and take a look behind me to see where I've been. Now it's time to stop and take a look up and see history of where we came from.

Astronomers have always been described as historians. They look to the stars and view the light of stars that shone millions of years ago and has finally reached us.

I have joined the ranks of the amateur astronomer, although I like to think my description is closer to recreational astronomer. With a new telescope, a camera and enough accessories to be dangerous I have started a new endeavor, astrophotography. Being a professional photographer aside I am a rank  beginner, a newbie in this world of long exposures, dark frames, bias frames and modded cameras of astrophotography but I look forward to the learning experience ahead.