Category Archives: Travel

Zoom Zoom

Others have done it, why not us? Catch the International Space Station as it transits the face of the moon. Continue reading

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What is Special about the December 10th Lunar Eclipse?

December 10th will bring us a total lunar eclipse visible from much of the United States. It will be the last such total lunar eclipse for the next 3 years.  The Eastern United states will get just a glimpse of … Continue reading

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Washington Landmark + Penumbral Eclipse

Washington DC Landmark plus eclipsed moon – rare event worth catching. Continue reading

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Night Assault / Ghost Hikers – Stacking Action

Hikers ascend Half Dome at night – another creative use for stacking. Continue reading

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About Steven

Hello. I am Steven Christenson. I have enjoyed a few moments of fame for my photography of the night sky – in fact you may have seen me on KQED or ABC7 in the San Francisco Area. I have astronomer’s … Continue reading

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Mission: Peak!

It is not a secret but one of my favorite places to be is right here, 18 miles away from where I live in Northern California.  The place? Mission Peak Preserve which is located in eastern Fremont California. The most … Continue reading

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Yet Another Day Done

Yet Another Day Done [5_030156] a photo by Steven Christenson on Flickr. It’s all about the altitude. Nothing improves my attitude like a little good old fashioned altitude. Air under me, a vista, and a bit of solitude. My only … Continue reading

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Israel and Jordan Trip Report – Final Installment

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In my last column concerning my trip to the middle east, I left off with our visit to the Yad Vashem – Holocaust Museum. In truth we went many other interesting places before then: the Book Museum (about the Dead … Continue reading

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More “Long Way” Updates for Jordan, Israel

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In my prior installment, I left off with us in Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum is a marvelous desert with amazing color. Reminiscent of Death Valley except Wadi Rum has much more sand, and is towering on a grand scale.  It … Continue reading

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Long Way to Go (Almost No Night Exposures)

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  I had big dreams. Starry skies over places like the Great Pyramid in Giza, incredible formations in Petra, and so on. But what happened was quite a bit different. Before I bore you with more words here are some … Continue reading

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