Hidden Loft Observatory

Tucson, Arizona

Welcome to the Hidden Loft Observatory home page. With my very primitive web publishing skills, mostly in Microsoft Word, I hope you can find your way around the site and you may find some of the information useful. There are details on my equipment and observatory, a collection of my images and some technical notes that you may find useful.

I started imaging in February 2001 and have been enjoying the view ever since. The combination of astronomy, photography and personal computers was just too much a match for my interests to be avoided. I enjoy the challenge of computer processing along with image acquisition. As a result of this interest, I have designed and built an observatory as part of a garage so that the telescope is always ready to go. Tucson gives many good viewing nights, which are sorely needed as I work to develop my skills at this simultaneously demanding and rewarding hobby.

None of this would have been possible without the love and support of my Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Astro-Wife and best friend, Diane. We truly love our life together and love living in Arizona.

John Smith