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Archives for October 2009

Sunspot 1029 makes a nice showing!

October 30, 2009 by CtCameraEye 1 Comment

Over the past 10 days or so Sunspot 1029 made a nice showing to solar observers around the world anxiously waiting for Solar Cycle 24 to get ramped up. Hopefully this is a nice start. This sunspot complex was the first one I observed since July (sunspot 1024). Take a look at the video and some still images I managed to capture this week between all the rain we have been … [Read more...]

Answers to the Astro Car Quiz

October 25, 2009 by CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

Alright, it has been a few days since I posted the Astro Car challenge. Now the answers. We all know about Subaru from a previous posting, but how about these: The Saturn Mercury Mercury Meteor Ford Taurus Ford Galaxy Ford Comet Nissan Pulsar Chevy Nova Mitsubishi Eclipse Think of any more? … [Read more...]

Astro car name challenge

October 19, 2009 by CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

On December 8th of 2008 I wrote a post about the "Subaru Challenge" about what the meaning of Subaru is. I had hundreds of hits from all over the world trying to take the challenge. I think maybe a lot of them were in for a surprise in that it was an astro challenge, and not an automotive one. Ok, here's a astro automotive one. Write down on a piece of paper as many … [Read more...]

Arizona Adventures – Part 5 – Sedona

October 14, 2009 by CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

I can not think of more fitting end to this Arizona Adventures series than to finish up with the beauty of Sedona. Lying at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona draws visitors from around the world to hike, bike, horseback ride, or take Jeep, or balloon tours across its famous Red Rocks. I am not going to go on and tell you the geological history, nor am I going to … [Read more...]

Arizona Adventures – Part 4 – Verde Canyon Railroad

October 12, 2009 by CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

One of the great adventures in Arizona is discovering it's history, and what better way to experience that is by railroad, the Verde Canyon Railroad. Stretching for 20 miles the Verde Canyon Railroad takes you from Clarkedale to Perkinsville, Arizona. But, more than that. It takes you on a 4 hour trip back in time about 150 years and more. Traveling through wonderful … [Read more...]

Arizona Adventures – Part 3 – Sedona Skies

October 9, 2009 by CtCameraEye 1 Comment

Now close your eyes and take a deep breath. Then continue, and don't shake your head yet.  OK, listen up. It's not all about the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Granted they are one of the most photographed places in the world, but what about the skies over Sedona? The mixture of high mountains, desert valleys, hot and cold climatary conditions within a few thousand feet cause … [Read more...]

Arizona Adventures – Part 2 – Jerome, Arizona

October 8, 2009 by CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

Called, " The Largest Ghost town in America", Jerome is located at 5000 feet above sea level on top of Mingus Mountain. Founded in 1876  Jerome sits above what used to be the largest copper mine in the United States. Now,  Jerome is a artistic community and a tourist stop for thousands of people every year. As part of a senic overlook before you get into town this plaque … [Read more...]

Arizona Adventures – Part 1 – Sedona’s UFO Store

October 6, 2009 by CtCameraEye 1 Comment

A quick trip to Arizona last week for a friends wedding yield more than just a fantastic place in Sedona's Red Rocks to have a marital ceremony, and reception. A trip to a ghost mining town come back to life, visits to vortexes, a railroad trip back in time to the 1900's,  beautiful scenery, and Part 1 of my adventure to Arizona. A visit to Ye Olde UFO Store! Easy to … [Read more...]

New Britain Walnut Hill Park Book

I have a few dozen copies of my latest Book "The Life and Times of Walnut Hill Park" from its second printing still available.

Please contact me at achaniewski@comcast.net for more information about ordering the book!

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You have found the new CtCameraEye website. Updated from my old blog site that I had for over six years. A lot has changed over that time, and the new site here will show you many of the new places where I have been and what I have accomplished. A better blog site to keep in touch with you all, and finally, a new project that I have been working on for the past year which I will be announcing in the next few months. Stay tuned a lot of neat stuff will be happening!
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Mercury Transit

May 10, 2016 By CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

        It was about 10 years since I saw the last Transit of Mercury across the face of sun. The last time I had a lot of time to get set up and practice my exposures on the sun. This year I was working and was only able to get the last hour […]

Checking out the moon

April 26, 2016 By CtCameraEye Leave a Comment

Abry Jordan looking at the moon at a Sidewalk Astronomy session held this month in Marlborough, Ct.

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