Five-Years Ago (07-November-2010) — New Jersey

Backyard Astronomy in New Jersey: The Solar Disk.

Not many (or any) sunspots. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and Questar 3.5″ telescope (with a solar filter) [ISO 400, ~1600 mm, f/16, 1/1000 sec].

Image of the Sun using a Questar Telescope (David J Mathre)
Image of the Sun using a Questar Telescope (David J Mathre)

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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