the Sky Above

The Sky Above - Astronomy

Observational astronomy centered on the 2026 Spartan Race season, including foundational reference essays, imaging workflows, and field-based reports produced through the Shank Gym Observatory.

This section includes the Night Sky Archive, a place-based record of sky observations, along with a preserved collection of images captured prior to 2026. Beginning in 2026, observations are organized through the Expedition framework, which links sky captures to race travel and related fieldwork. I am also documenting the capture and processing methodology used to produce these observations in a separate essay outlining the tools, workflow, and guiding philosophy behind the archive. Together, these materials document both the current expedition-driven work and the earlier observations that inform and contextualize it.

The Night Sky Archive Index provides a single access point to all sky-related material on the site. It includes foundational articles describing the observation methods and equipment, along with observational reports organized by location. Together these entries document the evolving work of the archive and the specific skies encountered during expeditions, home observations, and mobile field sessions.