Here is a LINK to the presentations at the recent Advanced Imaging Conference (AIC). Enjoy!
http://www.aicccd.com/archive/_2009_presentation_archive.html
Meeting Information
!!!!!!! All APSIG meetings are held online Zoom !!!!!!!!!
TAS APSIG meets 4 nights per month
Two beginners meetings on 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm
Advanced APSIG meets 1st Tuesday at 6PM
Image Processing Meeting on 2nd Wed at 7PM
TAS membership required for participation
If interested in joining TAS APSIG group, please contact:
Frank Castanho
apsig@texasastro.org
TAS APSIG meets 4 nights per month
Two beginners meetings on 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm
Advanced APSIG meets 1st Tuesday at 6PM
Image Processing Meeting on 2nd Wed at 7PM
TAS membership required for participation
If interested in joining TAS APSIG group, please contact:
Frank Castanho
apsig@texasastro.org
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
October Meeting Highlights
Saturday, September 26, 2009
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
Monday, September 7, 2009
September meeting Highlights
Jeff Barton arrived early to conduct some Solar viewing for patrons of the library. Jeff stayed out there all afternoon (during the APSIG meeting -- thanks Jeff!
Jay Ballauer drew a nice crowd (especially for Labor Day weekend) for his presentation on Deep Sky imaging.
Jay proves that gesticulation and astrophotography go hand in hand
: )
Thanks Jay!
And a big thanks to Andy Cheng for the photos (more of Andy's pics from the meeting can be seen here http://www.flickr.com/photos/81068664@N00/sets/72157622287749568/
Jay Ballauer drew a nice crowd (especially for Labor Day weekend) for his presentation on Deep Sky imaging.
Jay proves that gesticulation and astrophotography go hand in hand
: )
Thanks Jay!
And a big thanks to Andy Cheng for the photos (more of Andy's pics from the meeting can be seen here http://www.flickr.com/photos/81068664@N00/sets/72157622287749568/
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Solar Viewing at next APSIG Meeting!
Jeff Barton has agreed to organize a Solar Viewing event before the next APSIG meeting on Sept. 6 at the Timberglen Library. The viewing will begin around 1:00.
So come on out and see what the sun is up to (as hot as it's been, you KNOW it's up to something).
This event (and the following APSIG meeting) are both open to the public. Thanks to Jeff for organizing this!
(solar image by Bret Dahl)
So come on out and see what the sun is up to (as hot as it's been, you KNOW it's up to something).
This event (and the following APSIG meeting) are both open to the public. Thanks to Jeff for organizing this!
(solar image by Bret Dahl)
Monday, August 3, 2009
August Meeting Highlights
For our first "real" meeting, we had a nice crowd of 18 folks who came to hear about imaging with a webcam and DSLR.
Bret Dahl did a great job presenting an overview of planetary imaging using a simple webcam to achieve outstanding images. He also showed-off his homemade cooler for his SCT -- reducing OTA cool down to about 20 minutes (instead of 2 hours)!
JOhn Davis discussed imaging with a DSLR and normal camera lenses using light, portable gear. He showed imaging examples using both with fixed tripods and simple tracking mounts. He also gave a brief demonstration of his AstroTrac rig.
Next, members David Pearson, Phil Jones, and JOhn showed some recent images and discussed their experiences.
Afterwards, a small contingent gathered at the local Mi Cocina for refreshing beverages -- bueno!
(special thanks to Andy Cheng for the photos)
Bret Dahl did a great job presenting an overview of planetary imaging using a simple webcam to achieve outstanding images. He also showed-off his homemade cooler for his SCT -- reducing OTA cool down to about 20 minutes (instead of 2 hours)!
JOhn Davis discussed imaging with a DSLR and normal camera lenses using light, portable gear. He showed imaging examples using both with fixed tripods and simple tracking mounts. He also gave a brief demonstration of his AstroTrac rig.
Next, members David Pearson, Phil Jones, and JOhn showed some recent images and discussed their experiences.
Afterwards, a small contingent gathered at the local Mi Cocina for refreshing beverages -- bueno!
(special thanks to Andy Cheng for the photos)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
APSIG Kicks-Off First Meeting
Its a bird! Its a plane! Its APSIG!!!
APSIG held its first meeting on July 12 at the Timberglen Branch Dallas Library. The dozen folks who showed had a meet and greet, kicked the tires on the new meeting venue, and plotted a course for the club's series of meetings. There was also a nifty "show & tell" of recent astrophotos by group members.
After the meeting, several members continued the fun at the nearby Mi Cocinas for cerveza and margaritas.
After the meeting, Jay Ellis volunteered to help co-lead the club with JOhn Davis -- three cheers for Jay!!! But we still need another volunteer to help coordinate outreach events at the Library. Any takers? Come on, don't be shy, you know you want to.
Also, a big thank you for Francisco and the Timberglen Branch for co-sponsoring APSIG and making us feel at home.
And finally, thanks to Dave Hutchison for taking the photos!
APSIG held its first meeting on July 12 at the Timberglen Branch Dallas Library. The dozen folks who showed had a meet and greet, kicked the tires on the new meeting venue, and plotted a course for the club's series of meetings. There was also a nifty "show & tell" of recent astrophotos by group members.
After the meeting, several members continued the fun at the nearby Mi Cocinas for cerveza and margaritas.
After the meeting, Jay Ellis volunteered to help co-lead the club with JOhn Davis -- three cheers for Jay!!! But we still need another volunteer to help coordinate outreach events at the Library. Any takers? Come on, don't be shy, you know you want to.
Also, a big thank you for Francisco and the Timberglen Branch for co-sponsoring APSIG and making us feel at home.
And finally, thanks to Dave Hutchison for taking the photos!
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