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, as 2008 starts I find myself with more time for astronomy and astrophotography.   

I am also in a mode shift 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.

• Film Astrophotos
• DSLR and CCD Astrophotos.
• Newsletter Articles  
• Links
• Observing Project - The "Small Telescope Asterism Roster" (STAR) List
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You wanted the woodworking stuff???? Try HERE

NEW STUFF on the SITE!

Woodworking - Dad's Box

IC 1318 - The Butterfly

The Veil - 3 panel mosaic (warning - large file)

NGC 6960 - The Witches Broom

M8 Area taken with the Megrez 90

M8 and M20 with the Megrez 90

M101 with the Megrez 90

The Leo Trio with the Megrez 90 

M42 with the Megrez 90

The site is undergoing an extensive makeover now that I have settled in here in Manchester.  I will hopefully be updating the site more frequently. Check out the DSLR adventures!

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

All content and images Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000 through 2008 by Clayton Kessler, all rights reserved, not to be used without the author's permission.