March 2012 Meeting

Our March 2012 meeting "focused" on a continuing challenge for all imagers...getting great focus!

We covered both the mechanics and optics of focusing as well as attempted a live focusing demo with an artificial star (despite the fact we couldn't turn the room lights off!)

JOhn Davis gave a great presentation on automated focusing using FocusMax.

Also, we had some great images shared by APSIG members.

You can find a link to the meeting presentation here

Some of the focusing videos are included below.

Bahtinov Focus Mask

Planetary

February 2012 Meeting

The March 2012 meeting of APSIG ventured into new territory with a live videoconference presentation by Nightscape photographer Robert Arn.

Robert gave a great talk on his amazing nightscape techniques, and we gained some insight into how we might continue to bring in 'virtual' speakers in the future.

A good turnout for our long-distance presenter.  View Robert's amazing work at astroarn.com

Robert's presentation can be found here.

 

We also got the chance to express our thanks to APSIG Chair Emeritus JOhn Davis.  JOhn has spent many hours over the last couple of years establishing this group and creating a fantastic program.  Thanks JOhn!

February 2010 Meeting Pics

Jeff Barton gave an excellent presentation on Solar Imaging at the February APSIG meeting.


About 20 folks attended the talk at the Timberglen Library Branch, where Jeff not only showed some of his solar gear, but also gave a very informative slide presentation on imaging our closest star.


Jeff also demonstrated the use of Registax to process the solar images.

A big THANKS to Jeff Barton and all those who participated.

And another big THANKS to Andy Cheng for the photos!

Photoshop Tricks

Here is a link to a few on-line tutorials on the LightBuckets site -- including the Inverse Layer Mask technique discussed in last months meeting. Enjoy!

http://www.lightbuckets.com/support.php

AIC Presentation Links

Here is a LINK to the presentations at the recent Advanced Imaging Conference (AIC). Enjoy!
http://www.aicccd.com/archive/_2009_presentation_archive.html

October Meeting Highlights

I am sorry I missed this one, especially since I hear Jay and Eric did a great job with the presentations. Even with the new day and time, the meeting was well attended -- hoorah!

Thanks again to Andy for the great photos!

3RF Imaging Conference 09

The Three Rivers Foundation (3RF) is sponsoring an imaging conference in November at their Astronomy Campus and nearby Circle Bar Ranch.

If you have never made the drive out to the 3RF campus, you are missing out -- it is awesome! Great dark skies and fabulous accommodations.

Check out this brochure, then contact Jeff Barton for more details about making your reservation. But hurry, it is already half filled!

Jeff Barton is at:
jeffb_at_3rf.org