Posters Take-5
Session details: Sunday, 2024-03-31 00:00:00, STAR Abstract This is an opportunity for the creators of poster papers to say a few words about their work, and for the audience to ask them questions.
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Who discovered the bright NGC and IC objects?
Presenter(s): Dr Glen Cozens Session details: Posters Abstract If you count all the clusters, all the nebulae and galaxies brighter than magnitude 13 in both the NGC and IC catalogues the results are: 1714 were found by Sir William Herschel with an 18.5” speculum reflector in the UK 1068 were found by Sir John Herschel…
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The School Yard Astronomy Lesson With the New Computer Controlled Telescope.
Presenter(s): Graeme L. White (WSAAG) and David Platz (Atherton State High School). Affiliation(s): Graeme L. White (WSAAG) and David Platz (Atherton State High School). Session details: Posters Abstract A new donated computer-controlled telescope is carried to the school sports field and parents, babies and dogs follow. The computerised model alleviates the need for any knowledge…
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The IAU’s WGSN is Woking my Stars.
Presenter(s): Graeme L. White (WSAAG) and David Platz (Atherton State High School) Affiliation(s): WSAAG Session details: Posters Abstract The Bayer system uses 88 constellations and names the stars order of brightness by the Greek alphabet. IAU’s Working Group on Star Names (WGSN) is renaming the stars to confuse all and to take the stars away…
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Amateurs and Asteroid research
Presenter(s): Col Bembrick Affiliation(s): SASI, CWAS, VSS Session details: Posters Abstract An informal group of amateurs – mainly in NZ and Australia – have contributed significantly over the years to a number of areas of asteroid/minor planet research Biography As per the previous poster
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Innovations in Education: the Evolution of a Practical Astronomy Course
Presenter(s): BJ Eyland & Peter Eyland Affiliation(s): Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc Session details: Posters Abstract Since its inception over sixty years ago, SASI has held an annual course in Practical Astronomy. The course has evolved from simple beginnings to today using sophisticated education delivery methods, immersive experiences, and showcasing recent technological advances in amateur astronomy….
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Nomenclature concerning Celestial Mechanics
Presenter(s): Judith Bailey Affiliation(s): BAS ASV Session details: Posters Abstract Computer software must adjust for the hemisphere it is being used in. The historic use of nomenclature for the solstices and equinoxes and associated terms originated in the northern hemisphere. Given the state of digital technology and varied seasons across the Earth, a universal approach…
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Southern Eclipsing Binaries
Presenter(s): Col Bembrick Affiliation(s): CWAS, VSS, SASI Session details: Posters Abstract Astrophysical modelling of four southern contact eclipsing binaries, using Binary Maker 3. Biography Col became interested in amateur astronomy about 1957 – the Sputnik era. Over the years he has graduated from visual observing to photoelectric photometry; to CCD imaging for variable star observing….
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Planetary Imaging Workshop (cancelled due to COVID)
Presenter(s): Anthony Wesley Affiliation(s): MASA Session details: Friday, 2024-03-29 03:30:00, PAV Abstract In this two hour workshop, Anthony will discuss and demonstrate the use of current software and techniques for obtaining high resolution planetary images. The software used will include: – Firecapture for image video acquisition – AutoStakkert version 4 for image stacking – WaveSharp…
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Call for poster presentations — deadline closed
Poster presentations are an important part of NACAA’s content. They provide an opportunity for people who do not want to present a talk, to share their work with other attendees, receive feedback, and answer questions. When completing the form below, please provide an estimate of the size of your poster, so we can ensure we…