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Harold Soto
SO WHAT IS A STAR PARTY? (Winter Star Party Florida Keys, Florida, USA)
Have you ever attended a star party? I'd like to share some photos from my recent visit to the Winter Star Party in the Florida Keys. If you have never been to one of these, I strongly advise you to do so. You will have a lot of fun. You can observe as much as you like (weather permitting), share your experiences and tales, show off your telescope creation, learn the newest methods and trends, bargain for the best deals at the swap meet and most importantly, have a good time at star parties. Children in particular might like camping and gain a lot of exposure to the hobby. So, what’s a day like at a star party? Obviously the main reason for going to a star party is to enjoy wonderful views of the night sky. However, they’re not exclusively nocturnal affairs. Mornings are generally spent socializing, discussing the previous night’s observing before an afternoon of events and activities. These can include talks by guest speakers or workshops to help attendees get the most from their equipment, learn how to take and process photographs, and maybe even sketch or paint the night sky. One of the most enjoyable aspects of a star party is looking through various telescopes. A telescope may be off limits at times because its owner is working on a special observing project or doing some serious astrophotography, but most people will be delighted to let you look through their equipment if you ask and will gladly accept requests if there is something you particularly want to see. If you go to a star party, you’ll remember why you fell in love with astronomy in the first place and appreciate again just how beautiful the night sky is. What are you waiting for?
Tony BKP150
What is the difference between an astronomical eyepiece?
What is the difference between a 1.25-inch eyepiece and a 2-inch eyepiece?Is the 2-inch eyepiece imaging better?
astro boy
international astronomy and astrophysics competitions
My name is Atuhire Levis and I am from Uganda. This year I want to participate in the international astronomy and astrophysics competitions and showcase my astronomy and astrophysics talent wide wide. The love for astronomy has enabled me to break barriers and l feel like I am eligible to join the IAAC ambassadorship. Little people may not know this competition but I think that they do now. If U have children motivate them to join this competition or if U are 20 years and below U can still participate Hope to see large numbers joining to compete and win the best IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE IAAC , YOU HAVEN'T LIVED YET. .......... THANKS FOR READING ........
Simi
Post with other telescope?
i' can post photography take with my mobile phone and bresser telescope?
AstroMerwan
First posts and new images !!!
Hey guys, I'm new here, hope you like my images ! I'm working on new things soon and I'll post them here
RabihSarieddine
Collaborative Astrophotography Project Idea
What if astrophotographers worldwide could combine their efforts to capture and stack images of the same deep-sky object? By standardizing framing (e.g. via plate solving) and sharing calibrated FITS files to a central repository, we could enable global image stacking. This approach would increase total integration time, reduce noise, and potentially reveal faint details that individual captures can't. A centralized pipeline could handle the stacking and produce high-quality results. With some basic coordination on targets and capture settings, we could create truly stunning collaborative images. Do you know if such a collaboration exists? If not what do you think about it?
KÖMA
shadow light issue due to light pollution?
Hello I've an issue. I think due to light pollution. No matter how long the exposures are i have a shadow in the background. Is there an easy fix? Sometimes i can reduce it a bit by changing the lightning afterwarts. Greetings.
hanasakiaries
Give my regards to everyone.
A warm greeting to all astronomy enthusiasts around the globe! I’m Aries from China, currently in my final year of undergraduate study. As someone newly introduced to astronomy, I have much to discover and understand. I look forward to engaging, learning, and exploring the marvels of the cosmos with this amazing community.
Jevdet
Currently imaging the quasar, TON 618.
I hope to get about 3 hours of exposure time. I can't get any more since it will turn cloudy around 2 AM. I'm gonna hope to get my friend to process it as I'm a pretty bad processor myself. Hopefully it will be at least the tiniest amount visible. #Black hole# #Quasar# #Ton618#