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Coloring the Universe

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Type: General Meetings

Keywords: Astrophotography Hubble

Held on: Dec 16, 2015 (Wed) at 07:30 PM to Dec 16, 2015 (Wed) at 09:00 PM

Speaker: Travis Rector and Megan Watzke

Location: Physics/Astronomy Auditorium (PAA), Room A102, Seattle, Washington

Overview

Have you ever looked at the spectacular images from Hubble and other observatories and wondered if they were 'real'? Two coauthors of the new book "Coloring the Universe" will talk about the process of converting raw data into astronomical images that amaze the public and inform scientists.

 

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over 8 years ago

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This is just a friendly reminder that the Coloring the Universe (general meetings event) is scheduled for Dec 16, 2015, 07:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public! Please come out and join us!

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