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…
Presenter(s): Many Affiliation(s): NACAA, CWAS, ASNSW Session details: Saturday, 2020-04-11 01:00:00, BOUL Abstract Observing occultations provides insights into the size and composition of asteroids, the structure of planetary rings, the orbital dynamics of planetary systems, and the atmospheres of comets, planets, and their satellites. The techniques and technology for observing occultations have changed enormously in…
Presenter(s): Rick Stevenson Affiliation(s): AAQ Session details: Monday, 2020-04-12 23:00:00 Abstract This workshop will cover intermediate and advanced processing techniques for processing astronomical images in PixInsight. It assumes a basic working knowledge of processing in PI, either from previous use or attending Friday’s PixInsight Introduction workshop. Topics to be explored include narrowband colour, noise reduction,…
Presenter(s): Rick Stevenson Affiliation(s): AAQ Session details: Friday, 2020-04-09 23:00:00, BOUL Abstract PixInsight (http://pixinsight.com/) is an advanced platform for image processing designed specifically for astrophotography and other forms of technical imaging. It runs on Windows, OS X, Linux and FreeBSD. It is extremely powerful but has a fairly steep learning curve for new users. Rick…
Presenter(s): Padma A. Yanamandra-Fisher Affiliation(s): Space Science Institute, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A. Session details: Monday, 2020-04-12 23:00:00 Abstract This half-day workshop will introduce the ecology of the PACA Project — pro-am collaborative astronomy campaigns — and present the current scenario of conflation of scientific research with amateur astronomy, social media, and traditional fields of outreach. With…
Presenter(s): Serge Wadhwa Affiliation(s): ASNSW, VSS Session details: Sunday, 2020-04-11 23:00:00, BOUL Abstract This hands-on workshop will explain how to perform photometric analysis of contact binary stars. Study of contact binary stars offer a unique window into stellar evolution and analysis of their light curves offers a very real avenue for amateurs to contribute to…
Affiliation(s): Padma A. Yanamandra-Fisher: Creator and Director of The PACA Project & Christopher Wyatt: Co-Administrator of PACA FB Groups; UNENTAS Session details: Friday, 2016-03-25 02:30:00, SEM117 Abstract As amateur astronomers become sophisticated observers and adapt to the latest in observing techniques, technology and equipment, the next step is the collaboration of the amateur community with…
Presenter(s): Rick Stevenson Affiliation(s): AAQ Session details: Monday, 2016-03-27 22:00:00, SEM117 Abstract PixInsight (http://pixinsight.com/) is an advanced platform for image processing designed specifically for astrophotography and other forms of technical imaging. It runs on Windows, OS X, Linux and FreeBSD. It is extremely powerful but has a fairly steep learning curve for new users. Rick…
Presenter(s): Bernard Heathcote, Ken Harrison Affiliation(s): ASV Session details: Friday, 2014-04-18 03:00:00, Beijing Abstract Spectroscopy is becoming more accessible to the amateur astronomy community, and it is key to supporting many areas of research. This workshop is designed for anybody who has an interest in spectroscopy. It will be most useful to those who are…
Presenter(s): Peter Lake Affiliation(s): VSS, AAVSO, iTelescope.net Session details: Monday, 2014-04-20 23:00:00, Beijing Abstract Astronomy 3.0 covers the history of citizen science from the earliest SETI and Skywatch FMO projects through to today’s cloud-based astronomy tools and internet connected telescopes. Peter Lake is a VSS and AAVSO member and facilitates the iTelescope.net partnership with Arizona…