Author Archives: Mike Behnke

Excel Astronomy Calendar

At work I was pretty well known for being an Excel geek.  I’ve created a wide array of spreadsheets to do just about anything including structural analysis and design, statistical analysis, financial and operational forecasts, modeling and reporting, 3D physical modeling and even creating scenery for MS Flight Simulator. One of the major evolution’s in reporting… Read More »

Veil Nebula Widefield

The forecast early this week showed a couple of clear nights so I decided to try some astrophotography with just my camera, a zoom lens and my mount, and without a telescope.  The moon was going to be more than half illuminated, but it would get to 10° above the horizon until around midnight or… Read More »

Troop 609 Scout Camping Recipes

A few years back when my boys were in scouts we’d head up to Many Point Scout Camp with the troop.  All the patrols would make their own food and the adult leaders were no exception.  We had a lot of great recipes that we used and our meals could often best be referred to as… Read More »