Author Archives: aknudson
More Clusters and a Hidden Galaxy
In which I show a few star clusters, including the double cluster in Perseus, and two new galaxies. Continue reading
Learning About Brightness (and How Faint I Can Go)
In which I discuss the relationship between angular size, relative brightness, and what works for my eVscope. Continue reading
Lotsa Little Galaxies
In which I show a set of smaller galaxies. Continue reading
A few pictures through the smoke
Where I present one new photo (the Cat’s Eye Nebula) and two familiar favorites (Pinwheel Galaxy and Eagle Nebula). Continue reading
The Tale of Twoshirts Now Available on Royal Road
In which I announce my book is now up on Royal Road (a chapter at a time, three chapters a week), so go start reading it there! Continue reading
Amazon and LGBTQ+, Again
In which I’m sad about Amazon’s treatment of LGBTQ+ and black individuals. A friend’s experience reveals management discouraging the display of pride symbols during Pride Month. Continue reading
The Emerging AI-Driven SDLC: Ultra-Kanban
In which I discuss a new software development lifecycle, unlike waterfall or agile, that’s emerging from the AI-driven coding process. It’s fast, scary, and unlike previous lifecycle models. Continue reading
I Caught a Pelican!
Two new nebula (one good, one bad). The Pelican is added to the list, and two old favorites (the Lagoon and the Omega) show up again. Continue reading
It’s Triplets!
Three new photos; two of the Leo Triplets, and one of M98, which needed a better shot. Continue reading
A Few Good Spring Nights in Seattle
More space photos from my back porch, including the Sombrero, Southern Pinwheel, and Antenna galaxies (plus NGC 2403), and the Owl and North American nebulae. Continue reading
