Seattle Astronomical Society

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 DRAFTING ROOM

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Latitude 47.517993, Longitude -122.2963839

JAN

24

Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

Fri at 07:00 PM Open to Public

Special Meeting will be held in Red Barn Drafting Room, not the Red Barn Classroom, as normal

Topic: Taking Your Best Images Under Poor Conditions

Kerry will share her planning and post-processing techniques used while producing some of her best and favourite deepsky and nightscape images that were taken under less than ideal weather or man-made conditions. In the end after seeing her creative process from start to finish, she hopes that you will be inspired to do the same.

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

Normally meets second Tuesday of the month in the Red Barn Classroom of the Museum of Flight.