Welcome to the first blog of Astronomical Adventures! So you might ask, why another blog? Well, to be clear, this particular blog will be focused on Astronomy in Eastern New Mexico, with information throughout New Mexico and West Texas. As a Clovis, NM resident and member of the Clovis, NM Astronomy Club, I have just a few years of experience as an amateur astronomer. I have over 50 videos on YouTube covering my experiences using the Meade ETX-80, and both the Celestron 8 SE Alt-Az Mount and the Celestron Evolution 8 Alt-Az Mount. These videos cover mostly solar and lunar observations but also covers a few DSO or Deep Space Objects, using a variety of cameras. I've also used the following refractor telescopes on these two Celestron mounts: Orion ST80, Stellarvue NightHawk Classic Refractor, and the AT72ED Refractor Telescopes.
I still have much to learn, and that is why I love this hobby. I love delving into things where I am always learning. My hope with this blog is to attract similarly minded folks in our area to take an interest in astronomy and come out to our club's events and bring the kids!!!
If you haven't seen the Clovis, NM Astronomy Club FB, please do so as it contains evens info that will inform you of when and where the club will observe.
Readers can expect some guidance on the use of these two Alt-Az Mounts, which includes setup and alignment, use, and getting the most out of the hand controller.
I realize there are already plenty of resources out there for folks to get assistance. What will be different is an approach from a beginner's point of view.
Additionally, this blog is for the community of Eastern New Mexico and will cover local star parties, what can be expected to be seen, and hopefully what folks were able to see at these events.
Opinions: I will only give opinions and will provide some views as they pertain to Amateur Astronomy.
If I receive any suggestions on topics, I will be happy to cover those and will gladly give the suggester(s) credit.
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