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KonaSkies
@konaskies.bsky.social
Amateur astronomer, observatory docent, NASA Solar System Ambassador in Hawaii
Thanks, Scott! These smart telescopes are getting so small, and easy.
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Thanks. It was in alt-az mode, and I used the built-in AI de-noise feature. I always adjust the black point, and sharpness on the Photos app (iPhone or iPad). For the most part, I sat in a chair and enjoyed the beautiful, dark sky while the S30 and S50 did all the work.
June 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Good one!
May 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Felt sharp jolt in Kona.
March 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Bummer. Sorry! We have a lot of vog from all the volcanic activity, but I’m hoping that will just make the Moon extra-red.
March 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Fantastic artwork!
January 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
This looks like the opening scene of a movie. …needs a theme song. Lovely.
January 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Whistler is beautiful. Maybe you will get to see Aurora!
January 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Beautiful! Seeing aurora is the last thing on my astronomical bucket list. I’ve seen lunar and solar eclipses - total, partial and annular. I’ve seen the Transit of Venus, Transit of Mercury, Milky Way Galaxy, and Zodiacal Light. The Aurora has always eluded me, though. #Aurora #Astronomy
January 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I heard that this is happening. Apparently if you unfollow, they they will re-enlist you in about four hours. This is pathetic. I guess I’ll quit Instagram.
January 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I just received my Seestar S30 a few days ago, and it’s been cloudy, but check out the whale breach I recorded with it yesterday. I love this little telescope already.
January 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Venus?
January 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM