SeattleAstro

Moderator: Matt Dahl

Astrophotography

This group explores all types of digital cameras and astrophotography, including capturing star trails, starscapes, constellations, the moon, planets, and deep sky objects.

One of the main goals of the Astrophotography group is to be open and inviting to everyone. You can come to a meeting with no prior knowledge of astronomy or astrophotography without feeling intimidated. There are lots of friendly people here that are happy to share their knowledge and help you capture your first astrophotos!

Please have a look at some of the photos taken by members at the Seattle Astrophotography Flickr group. Some of these photos are through a telescope, while others required nothing more than a camera on a tripod.

Some subjects for upcoming meetings:

Post processing of images

Automation of an imaging session
Power supplies for the field
CCD camera options

Upcoming Astrophotography Events

The next meeting will be held at Museum of Flight Red Barn Classroom

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Latitude 47.517993, Longitude -122.2963839

FEB

19

Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

Tue at 07:00 PM Open to Public

Topic: "What the heck is wrong with this stupid thing!?": Tactics for troubleshooting under duress.

Rescheduled from 2/12/19.

For full summary, see "Notes" section below.

This group meets to discuss imaging and processing techniques. No experience or special equipment required!

Meets second Tuesday of the month in the Red Barn Classroom at the Museum of Flight.
MAR

12

Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

Tue at 08:00 PM Open to Public

Topic: The Power of (Photographic) Speed. Stephanie Anderson will discuss her latest use of the Celestron 8" RASA - an f/2 Schmidt Astrograph. Achieving amazing results in a fraction of the time, the RASA is an amazing instrument for PNW imagers.

This group meets to discuss imaging and processing techniques. No experience or special equipment required!

Meets second Tuesday of the month in the Red Barn Classroom at the Museum of Flight.