Free and Open to the Public 

In-person and via Zoom

Ask for the Zoom link via info@vtastro.org

VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link

The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
 
The library encourages masks, but does not require them.  That policy may change over time, so watch for announcements.
 
The intention is to also stream the main speaker and presentation via Zoom for those who choose to attend remotely. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the link.  Or go to Zoom.us to download the interface application.

Note:
The meeting starts at 7:30 pm, but you can join starting at about 7:15 or 7:20 PM to give you time to connect and work out any issues.

Presentation:

Images from Eldorado Star Party, Central Texas - October, 2022 & Stellafane 2023
By Steve Grimsley

The Eldorado star party, at the X-Bar ranch in central Texas, was of average productivity this year with two of the nights clouded out.  Only four nights out of six were good and even those were compromised by fair transparency and the waxing crescent moon.  Fortunately, I was able to capture nine images when conditions were clear.  My main target was Orion and I captured two large objects in this very late rising constellation.  

There are numerous notable objects to see and discuss in the images that I acquired this year.  My camera scope is an Astro-Physics 92 mm refractor mounted side by side with a Takahashi 78 mm guide-scope.  The sharpness and exceptional tracking of this telescope configuration and mount brings out much fine color and detail.  Emission and dark nebula, small background galaxies, and open star clusters are most of the type objects that we will be seeing.

I used this same equipment combination to image two objects on the last night at Stellafane this year.  These will also be a part of this talk.  There maybe some additional images from the 2023 Eldorado star party that I will attending in a week's time.  

This will be a short presentation with an open format for questions and comments on these interesting astronomical objects. 

Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch

Free and Open to the Public 

In-person and via Zoom

Ask for the Zoom link via info@vtastro.org

VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link

The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
 
The library encourages masks, but does not require them.  That policy may change over time, so watch for announcements.
 
The intention is to also stream the main speaker and presentation via Zoom for those who choose to attend remotely. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the link.  Or go to Zoom.us to download the interface application.

Note:
The meeting starts at 7:30 pm, but you can join starting at about 7:15 or 7:20 PM to give you time to connect and work out any issues.

Presentation:

2 mini-talks

HOO Narrowband Imaging - Making the Most of Vermont’s Limited Clear Nights
By Richard Whitehead

A short presentation on maximizing effectiveness using narrowband to produce realistic deep sky color images using only two filters and some math.
With Vermont’s limited opportunities for clear skies and being able to image when the moon is out makes modified HOO imaging an attractive option.
Richard will show some examples using Pixinsight processing but also talk about the principles so you can use any software.

High Resolution Imaging of the Moon with a DLSR Camera
By Paul Walker

A short presentation on the method I currently use to produce high resolution images of lunar features using a Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (DLSR) on a telescope.  This method can also be used with mirrorless cameras and, if configured with a 1.25” or 2” noise piece, astro-cameras. Depending on time, Paul may cover using point & shoot cameras.

Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch

Free and Open to the Public 

In-person and via Zoom

Ask for the Zoom link via info@vtastro.org

VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link

The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
 
The library encourages masks, but does not require them.  That policy may change over time, so watch for announcements.
 
The intention is to also stream the main speaker and presentation via Zoom for those who choose to attend remotely. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the link.  Or go to Zoom.us to download the interface application.

Note:
The meeting starts at 7:30 pm, but you can join starting at about 7:15 or 7:20 PM to give you time to connect and work out any issues.

What Members Like About Their Telescopes

This is a suggestion Keith Lawrence sent in back in 2015.
VAS Members will talk about what they like about the telescope(s) they have.  Be it the size, versatility, the observing they can do, features it came with and/or features they have added.

Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch