Sean Welton

My name is Sean Welton, and Visual Astronomy is the story of my experiences and advice in amateur astronomy. Although I've been into astronomy and sciences since I was young, I've only been actively into amateur astronomy for a couple years now. So this blog has helped me to learn the sky quicker than I may have on my own, and to modify my telescopes in such ways as to improve their performance. I'll share these improvements on the blog, and any advice and tips I come across in my time observing. Clear skies!

Tips for Viewing the Geminid Meteor Shower

Occurring every year in mid-December, the Geminid meteor shower is commonly referred to as the most reliable meteor shower of…

15 years ago