I periodically browse around for new ATM (Amateur Telescope Making) and DIY Astronomy articles online, because amateur astronomers are always coming up with new stuff and are also always eager to share. And because amateur astronomers, like me, are always looking for new DIY projects.

What I found this time is that my own telescope design and documentation has been featured on Wired Magazine's GEEKDAD blog, maintained by John Baichtal, and cited on Make Magazine online by Phillip Torrone.

Build Your Own Newtonian Telescope on GEEKDAD

HOW TO - Build your own telescope on Make: Online

:-)

When things get too far out of kilter, there's bound to be upheaval while balance is restored. Humankind's intelligence gives us the tools to prepare for such times, but our ability to prepare is only as good as information or insight will allow. An even better trait is our tenacity which allows us to ride out adversity and, in the end, prevail. Out of chaos comes opportunity and I'm hoping this current storm, whether it will soon be over or if the worst is yet to come, will end not just in restored balance, but in a refreshed and renewed balance - one with a better perspective.

I also hope every evening on a new Moon is clear and dry.

The site has languished for quite some time, mainly because it had no particular focus and I'm not especially jocular. I've decided to narrow it down a bit to being mostly about amateur astronomy, which should guarantee one observing report a month (oh, wait ... I'm at the mercy of the weather). Well, at least more frequent updates.