Deep Space Photography

Deep Space Photography

Oct 18, 2020 | BWCAW

Richard Willits first started looking at the night sky through a telescope that his twelve year old son purchased at the Minnesota Science Museum. That son is now 55 years old. Willits went on to develop a hobby for deep space astrophotography in retirement. He spent...
Northwoods Light Show

Northwoods Light Show

Oct 15, 2020 | BWCAW, From the Archives

Photo courtesy of Jim Brandenburg. This article was originally published in the 1999-2000 Ely Winter Times.    One of the northwoods’ winter wonders is the night sky. Away from artificial light sources, the view of the stars and planets is dazzling. The...