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The Digital Era of Astronomy - St. Louis Astronomical Society
Photographing night sky objects is difficult, due to the low light levels and to the spinning of the Earth. Expensive special equipment and considerable expertise was, until recently, required to get good astrophotos. Today, however, digital telescopes have come on the market. This new type of telescope replaces the human eye with a camera chip and sophisticated image processing software. Software embedded in the telescope could perform advanced processing without the need for a highly skilled user. Entry-level digital telescopes cost less than $400 and can automatically capture and enhance almost any celestial object. A panel of SLAS members, who have used these types of telescopes, will share their experiences. They will discuss the types of telescopes currently available. They will also discuss telescope strengths and weaknesses based on actual experience. Program co-sponsored by the St. Louis Astronomical Society and NASA Missouri Space Grant Consortium at Washington University. Also available via Zoom. Send e-mail to [email protected] for Zoom link.
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