Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
Education + Science + Star Parties + Star Viewings + Star Programs
by Dave Martin, skyhawk1@pcisys.net
Have you ever wanted to try taking astrophotos but have not been sure where to start? What type of film should you use? What type of camera is needed? How long of an exposure should you use? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this article is for you. I’ll discuss what to look for in a camera, what films work well and some of the equipment and techniques used in basic astrophotography.Continue reading “Astrophotography for Beginners”
LL Orionis and its heliosphere interacting with interstellar gas and plasma near the edge of the Orion Nebula (M42). Image Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA / STScI), C. R. O’Dell (Vanderbilt), and NASA.
Date: August 26, 2014 (Tuesday)
Time: 7-9pm
Place: East Library Community Room (map below)
Agenda:
Where:
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Date: July 22nd, 2014 (Tuesday)
Time: 7-9pm
This is also a test to see if we can post to both our Facebook and Google+ Pages at the same time. So please check back as the agenda may change.
Date: CANCELED – Friday, August 1, 2014
Time: 8-11pm
Place: Fountain Creek Regional Park, Fountain, CO
We’re hoping for good weather but as always, be sure to check back here on the night of the star party to find out if it’s still on. Hope to see you there!
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We do public star parties from spring to fall once a month. We also do private star parties as part of our outreach program.Schools and other organizations ask us to present information about astronomy and/or demonstrate and make available our telescopes. The most notable of these were our Cheyenne Mountain Zoo series.
Don’t forget to read our Star Party Etiquette page before attending a star party. Thanks! We look forward to seeing you! |
