I have been posting images here since February without bothering to introduce myself (how rude). So here goes.
I live in the upper Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the community of Fort Valley, under Bortle 3-4 skies with my wife and multiple animals (dogs and horses). I started this obsession last summer with a Canon DSLR, a few kit lenses and a tripod, taking pictures of the Moon and the Milky Way. Last winter I upgraded to a wide field refractor (Skywatcher ED80) and an entry level GEM (Celestron AVX). I am enjoying this immensely and find myself constantly checking weather for clear nights (few and far between). I am learning a lot and really enjoying this community. I hope to keep progressing my ability (within the limits of my finances).
Clear skies and stay healthy.
–Jim Medley
(Drduck2526)
I live in the upper Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the community of Fort Valley, under Bortle 3-4 skies with my wife and multiple animals (dogs and horses). I started this obsession last summer with a Canon DSLR, a few kit lenses and a tripod, taking pictures of the Moon and the Milky Way. Last winter I upgraded to a wide field refractor (Skywatcher ED80) and an entry level GEM (Celestron AVX). I am enjoying this immensely and find myself constantly checking weather for clear nights (few and far between). I am learning a lot and really enjoying this community. I hope to keep progressing my ability (within the limits of my finances).
Clear skies and stay healthy.
–Jim Medley
(Drduck2526)
