Selected as JUDGE for a national Astronomical imaging competition

HONORED.

I have once again been selected as a Judge for a national Astronomical Imaging competition. The President of a Astronomical League contacted me directly (!) Here are the details for the Astronomical League which holds these competitions annually:

"The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. Currently their membership consists of over 330 organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members. The mission of the Astronomical League is to promote the science of astronomy by fostering astronomical education; providing incentives for astronomical observation and research; and assisting communication between amateur astronomical societies."

"Like No Place Else on Earth"

"Like No Place Else on Earth"
Monday, 16 Mar 2026 at White Sands National Park.
From NPS site: "Like No Place Else on Earth"

Today... almost exactly ONE YEAR LATER ... our friends from Texas came to visit us, again!

So awesome... and again their daughter and our daughter spent hours and hours together as best friends. ❤️

Such a beautiful day 🥰
(and boy am I tired... haha)

M100 --- reprocess of my data

Hi all,

I have re-visited the data for M100 (from my data capture last year). I hope you like the result!

All details here: https://jeffjastro.com/dso/M100_21May25.htm

Snow today in Las Cruces!

Snow in mountains (and in our backyard), today! My daughter was so happy and immediately went out back to play. I took this picture from our backyard... 25 January 2026 ❄️❤️