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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Astrophotography - Stephen Heliczer / Martin Weston
DESCRIPTION:*** PLEASE NOTE : This will now be an online event. Regrettably all events at the RMS are still suspended until further notice. *** \n*** Members will receive an email with details of how to join this online talk before 25th September 2020. *** \nLet Steve and Martin introduce you to the rapidly expanding universe of Astro-Photography! \nThis talk will be suitable to anyone with a telescope (even if it is currently stored in the cupboard under the stairs) and an interest in astronomy. If you have not yet even considered taking pictures of the night sky\, or you have experimented with a phone or SLR camera with variable results\, we are sure you will pick up some useful tips and hopefully inspiration to guide you further along the way. \nAlthough it may seem rather daunting at first\, capturing images is great fun and highly rewarding and excellent results can be achieved with the most basic of equipment. It is a great way of sharing your interest in astronomy with friends and family who are not quite so keen freezing outdoors at midnight on a winter’s evening! \nSteve will introduce you to what you can expect to capture during your first steps and Martin will demonstrate what can be achieved with some further practice and the correct approach. Even with the most basic equipment you will be able to record images simply not possible a few years ago with some of the biggest telescopes in the world. \nWhen you look at an image you have taken yourself\, and really think about that image\, it will give you and your family a whole new perspective on the universe. It will also give you something to show for your hobby\, and with practice\, something unique to hang on your wall!
URL:https://swhas.org/event/an-introduction-to-astrophotography-stephen-heliczer-martin-weston/
LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:‘Your Universe’ outreach festival of Astronomy at UCL
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope. \nUCL’s Your Universe outreach festival of Astronomy takes place on 6th (schools only) and 7th March (public). \n\nMeet scientists\, try out telescopes and observe the Sun and Moon\nEvening panel discussion (6:30pm) – 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope\n\nChaired by Francisco Diego\n\n\n\nFor further information please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/your-universe/\nFor the 30 years of HST panel discussion please click on this Eventbrite registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ry358p9
URL:https://swhas.org/event/your-universe-outreach-festival-of-astronomy-at-ucl/
LOCATION:Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre\, Wilkins Building\, UCL\, Gower Street\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Herschel’s Planet - Mike Foulkes
DESCRIPTION:The planet Uranus was discovered by William Herschel on 13 March 1781- the first planet to be discovered since ancient times. This talk will provide a top level overview of the Uranus system including the planet itself\, its satellites and rings\, both from amateur and professional observations. This description will be set in part\, in the context of Herschel’s discovery of the planet and his subsequent observations. \nMike is the director of the British Astronomical Association’s (BAA) Saturn\, Uranus and Neptune Section and is also on the committee of the BAA’s Jupiter Section. He has been interested in astronomy since a young age and is an active observer; particularly of the Moon and planets. Mike also has been to a number of Total Eclipses of the Sun. For many years\, he has given various talks to amateur astronomical societies and also participates in the BAA Back to Basics courses\, which are aimed at beginners in amateur astronomy. \nMike has worked in the spacecraft industry for a number of years on both communications and scientific satellites. Apart from astronomy\, his interests include rock music\, sport and hill walking.
URL:https://swhas.org/event/herschels-planet-uranus-mike-foulkes/
LOCATION:Royal Masonic School\, Rickmansworth\, Hertfordshire\, WD3 4HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Getting light from the darkness - the story of the biggest telescopes - Peter Grimley
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to telescopes\, bigger has (almost) always been better. All through history\, astronomers have realized that gathering more light meant seeing more and more interesting things. That is as true for today’s astronomers as it was for Galileo. In this talk\, Peter will look at some of the world’s biggest telescopes – from the early attempts to make accurate lenses\, to the technological marvels that now inhabit some of the most outlandish places on Earth. \nPeter’s career began in professional astronomy. He has a PhD in extragalactic astronomy from the University of Wales and held research positions in academic institutions in Ireland. His main research interests were around star formation in nearby galaxies and the evolution of active galaxies and quasars. He then changed direction and spent a number of years in the UK civil service developing UK and EU agriculture policy. In time he began to miss the feelings of awe and wonder that contemplating the Universe brings\, and he left the civil service to become a freelance astronomy writer and presenter. Peter gives talks and presentations to a variety of audiences and contributes to the European Southern Observatory’s public outreach programme. He has a deep interest in music\, playing several instruments quite badly\, and also enjoys photography\, modern dance\, horse-riding and chocolate.
URL:https://swhas.org/event/getting-light-from-the-darkness-the-story-of-the-biggest-telescopes-peter-grimley/
LOCATION:Royal Masonic School\, Rickmansworth\, Hertfordshire\, WD3 4HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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