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The next planned
major LIVE webcast (weather permitting) will be: 21 February 2008 Webcast from 01:30 to 05:15 UT If the event is clouded out a real time computer simulation of the eclipse will be broadcast
Live images of the Moon (and occasionally the brighter planets and special events like solar and lunar eclipses) will be broadcast on this site whenever possible. Email me to join a list to receive an email alert of a pending imaging session.
Images are updated every 20
seconds when live (640x480 resolution).
A variety of instruments are
used in these
webcasts (indicated
on the webcast image).
Among these are: 80mm
f/5 achromatic refractor (Helios); 127mm f/11 MCT
(ETX-125); 200mm f/10 SCT (LX90). All the images are secured using a
Philips ToUcam PCVC740K webcam, either at
prime focus or
afocally.
The images are captured at the eyepiece using
a tablet PC (Fujitsu Stylistic 3400) and sent wirelessly to my
router indoors.
Click
here to view highlights of some previous imaging sessions |
Above: A montage of webcam images by Peter Grego |
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Books written by Peter Grego Does exactly what it says on the cover. Contains a day-by-day guide to the lunar features visible throughout the lunation. Published by Philips (UK) / Firefly (USA).
My Moonwatch pack is a complete kit for the lunar observer. Published by Philip's (UK).
All about meteors and space stuff that hits the Earth (Cassell).
Not at all like the Moon Observer's Guide. This is a little more advanced. It describes the Moon's orbit, makeup and phenomena and features a section-by-section guide to the Moon's features. Published by Springer.
A beginner's guide to astronomical observation. Published by Collins.
NEW! One of the clearest lunar maps available, self-published Order this map direct from Peter Grego >> Click here for more info
An observational guide to everything in our cosmic backyard. Published by Philip's (UK) / Firefly (USA).
Contains my book Solar System Observer's Guide and two large posters of Solar System Objects and phenomena.
An introductory guide to the splendours of the cosmos. Published by Collins.
Coming in October 2007: QED Space Guides -- Exploring the Earth / Exploring the Moon / Discovering the Solar System / Voyage Through Space / Discovering the Universe. Coming soon: Two major Springer observing guides!
Peter Grego's astronomy
Miscellaneous stuff
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Books by Peter Grego
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Hello, and welcome to my website!
I'm Peter Grego, an astronomy writer and amateur astronomical observer. I love to observe, draw and write about the Moon and planets. I live in Rednal, a suburb lying on the northern slopes of the Lickey Hills, south of the city of Birmingham in central England.
Astronomical societies to which I belong:
Some of my current astronomical roles:
Editor,
Popular Astronomy magazine
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BAA Lunar Section British Astronomical Association Under construction |
About
the BAA Lunar Section
Current
lunar data
BAA
Lunar Section members' observations
Lunar
Section Projects
BAA
Lunar Section Journal "The New Moon"
BAA
Lunar Section Topographical reports |
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SPA Lunar Section Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy |
Lunar
Section members' observations
SPA
Lunar Section Journal "Luna" |
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Popular Astronomy The quarterly magazine of the SPA. |
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Astronomy Now's MoonWatch A monthly guide to the Moon, written by Peter Grego |
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Anthology of articles A selection of some of my written work |
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Peter Grego an astrobiography
Read
Peter Grego's (amusing? bemusing?) astrobiography ![]()
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Some observations
Here's a selection of some of my astronomical observationals made using a variety of instruments since 1980
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Astronomy and other web links Lunar Observing Yahoo Group - It's a thriving Internet-based community of lunar experts, Moon fans and selenographic lovers.
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Italian
Union of Amateur Astronomers - Lunar Section
British
Astronomical Association - Lunar Section
Charles
Wood's Moon - Compendium of Lunar Science & History
Jackie
Cottam's Backyard Moon - low-tech lunar observing from Greater
Manchester, UK
Lunar
Lander - play a cool JAVA game!
Lunar
Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon
Mike
Brown's CCD astrophotography
Lots
of lunar links (NASA site) |
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SPA News Circulars Edited by Peter Grego Keep yourself fully up to date with the SPA News Circulars. They feature the latest astronomical news stories and regular observing reports from the SPA's own Observing Sections. Distributed to all SPA members. |
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My artwork A selection of my drawings and paintings |
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Hamsters we have loved All of our little Syrian rodent friends - all now running about in hamster heaven |
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