Tag Comets

Welcome to Josh Walawender's blog. This mostly contains posts related to amateur astronomy such as observing reports. You can check out some of my photography over at www.twilightlandscapes.com

Two Nights of Perseid Viewing

I got out for two observing sessions around the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. The first, a relatively short session on Wednesday,...

The Thorn in the Great Bear's Paw

One more observing trip up to Mauna Loa to check out Comet NEOWISE before the moon becomes too bright. I had to drive up to the 9000 ft....

A Night of Solar System Viewing

A Night of Solar System Viewing On Sunday, I made another trip up the the saddle area between Mauna Loa and Maunakea to look at Comet...

Comet NEOWISE from the Coast

Comet NEOWISE from the Coast Another attempt at seeing Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) last night was hampered by high cirrus, though the...

Comet NEOWISE in Twilight

Comet NEOWISE in Twilight On Friday evening I took a drive up the Mauna Loa access road to meet some friends to look for Comet NEOWISE...