Stephen Rahn
@astrostephen.bsky.social
Educator, astronomer, astrophotographer, pickleball player, cat lover, living in Georgia!
This was the first time I had ever seen or photographed the Aurora Borealis. Taken in southern Tennessee in May of 2024. #space #astronomy #astrophotography #science
April 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
This was the first time I had ever seen or photographed the Aurora Borealis. Taken in southern Tennessee in May of 2024. #space #astronomy #astrophotography #science
I took this during the lunar eclipse on March 14th. Taken with a Canon EOS Ra and and 800mm Canon lens. Taken in Ball Ground, Georgia. #astronomy #astrophotography #space #science
March 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I took this during the lunar eclipse on March 14th. Taken with a Canon EOS Ra and and 800mm Canon lens. Taken in Ball Ground, Georgia. #astronomy #astrophotography #space #science
On Saturday evening (February 1st) the Moon and Venus appeared very close together. This is known as a conjunction. They really aren't that rare, as the Moon does pass near all of the planets every cycle, but sometimes it appears closer than others. Taken by me in North Georgia.
February 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
On Saturday evening (February 1st) the Moon and Venus appeared very close together. This is known as a conjunction. They really aren't that rare, as the Moon does pass near all of the planets every cycle, but sometimes it appears closer than others. Taken by me in North Georgia.
This is accurate.
January 31, 2025 at 2:10 AM
This is accurate.
This seems relevant on a day like today.
January 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This seems relevant on a day like today.
Look closely and you can see Mars just below the Moon in this image. Not long after this the Moon completely covered Mars for about an hour. This is called a lunar occultation. Taken by me in North Georgia. #astronomy #space #science #moon #mars
January 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Look closely and you can see Mars just below the Moon in this image. Not long after this the Moon completely covered Mars for about an hour. This is called a lunar occultation. Taken by me in North Georgia. #astronomy #space #science #moon #mars
My 6th grade graduation class. 1978. I’m on the far right in the 3rd row. Bushy-haired loner!
January 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
My 6th grade graduation class. 1978. I’m on the far right in the 3rd row. Bushy-haired loner!
I didn't get to travel this past year for the solar eclipse, so I went to a local science museum here in North Georgia and did outreach with my telescopes. I set up a camera and got this amazing shot of the 80% eclipsed Sun. #astronomy #science #space #astrophotography
January 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I didn't get to travel this past year for the solar eclipse, so I went to a local science museum here in North Georgia and did outreach with my telescopes. I set up a camera and got this amazing shot of the 80% eclipsed Sun. #astronomy #science #space #astrophotography
My most viewed image of 2024. Aurora over southeast Tennessee. My first time seeing this amazing phenomenon.
January 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
My most viewed image of 2024. Aurora over southeast Tennessee. My first time seeing this amazing phenomenon.
Winter Solstice Sunset. Taken by me in North Georgia.
December 22, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Winter Solstice Sunset. Taken by me in North Georgia.
Messier 78 in the constellation of Orion. Taken by me in 2023 in North Georgia.
December 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Messier 78 in the constellation of Orion. Taken by me in 2023 in North Georgia.
The Eastern Veil Nebula. Part of a supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus. Taken by me in North Georgia in 2020.
December 13, 2024 at 8:13 PM
The Eastern Veil Nebula. Part of a supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus. Taken by me in North Georgia in 2020.
I'm really going to kick that football this time!!
December 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM
I'm really going to kick that football this time!!
December 4, 2024 at 6:32 PM
As a trombonist, I have definitely been part of the reason for several conductor surrenders.
December 3, 2024 at 1:33 AM
As a trombonist, I have definitely been part of the reason for several conductor surrenders.
I used my Seestar computerized telescope that I bought a while back. I control it with my phone or iPad, and I can sit inside while the scope is taking images in my driveway.
I can have the Seestar up and running in about 5 minutes.
I can have the Seestar up and running in about 5 minutes.
November 30, 2024 at 5:54 AM
I used my Seestar computerized telescope that I bought a while back. I control it with my phone or iPad, and I can sit inside while the scope is taking images in my driveway.
I can have the Seestar up and running in about 5 minutes.
I can have the Seestar up and running in about 5 minutes.