Binoculars!

Here they are, my new binoculars! From now on, I'll be focusing on variable star observing with binoculars! The pair of binoculars that I bought are Helios 10x50 and the field of view of the binos is 6,5°. The binos are quite light, and observing with them is pleasent. I still have to make a …

Happy Summer Solstice 2014!

Atmospheric optics meeting 2014 was successful well beyond expectations

Finnish atmospheric optics -enhusiasts gathered to Tähtikallio observatory center in Artjärvi, Southern Finland between 6th and 8th of June. The numer of participants was 19, which is 4 more than last year and 6 more than two years ago! Some of the participants came from as far as Oulu, which is a city 500 km …