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Welcome to Sky Hound Observatory and Astrophotography

Welcome to Sky Hound Observatory and AstrophotographyWelcome to Sky Hound Observatory and AstrophotographyWelcome to Sky Hound Observatory and Astrophotography

Welcome to Sky Hound Observatory and Astrophotography

Welcome to Sky Hound Observatory and AstrophotographyWelcome to Sky Hound Observatory and AstrophotographyWelcome to Sky Hound Observatory and Astrophotography

About Us

Milky Way back drop to abandon cabin

Inspired by Wonders of the Universe

My name is Tom Beck and after 50 years running a technology company have finally gotten the opportunity to indulge my childhood fascination with wonders of the universe.  Opportunities for continuous learning on theoretical and practical aspects of astronomy and astrophotography seem endless.  That education began with purchase of an 8 inch reflector and soon developed into a fairly powerful addiction that is helping to burn off our children's inheritance.  It is also easy to get excited about sharing the stunning and humbling wonders of the universe with others of all ages.


Contact: tlbeckusa@gmail.com

https://telescopius.com/profile/tlbeckusa

Sandy Utah Observatory

HD10 Home Dome

Obsession 18 Inch UC Telescope

Orion 60 mm Guide Scope

Equatorial Platform

    

Duchesne Utah Observatory

HD15 Home Dome

Obsession 22 Inch UC Telescope

Stellarvue 80 mm Guide Scope 

Equatorial Platform

Favorite Images

Jupiter (Largest Solar System planet with 11 times the size, 317 time the mass, and 5.2 times the distance to the Sun compared to Earth)

    Sandy Observatory Project

    Tough night of observing on the second floor bedroom deck

      Sandy Observatory Clear Sky Chart

      Duchesne Observatory Project

      Normal look of an unfinished prefab cabin

        Duchesne Observatory Clear Sky Chart

        Astronomy Downloads

        This section includes various papers and spread sheets developed to aid in pursuit of my interest in astrophotography.  Spread sheets developed from public sources for multiple stars, deep sky objects, and planetary nebula have be modified to show meridian transit altitude and time for a location specified by observation site input parameters.

        McNeil 450 Planetary Nebula List (xlsx)Download
        Orion 500 Deep Sky Object List (xlsx)Download
        Planetary Nebula Common Names List (xlsx)Download
        Herschel 400 Deep Sky Object List (xlsx)Download
        Analysis of Equatorial Platform Star Drift Due to Polar Alignment Error (pdf)Download
        Analysis of Guiding an Equatorial Platform with PHD2 Software (pdf)Download

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