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HantsAstro is for anyone who has any interest in astronomy who wishes to explore this rewarding hobby and amateur science, with the largest astronomy group in Hampshire.
Astro-Imaging Class (Part 2) Processing. - 27 May
Utilising Butser Ancient Farm with an exclusive imaging session Pass as well as a classed based course, we will help you get the most out of your post-processing and explore various software including Photoshop, Lightroom, Nebulosity and Maxim DL as well as Envisage programs. Image types RAW vs Jpeg, and using Adobe RAW is also covered as well assample image files on a DVD for you practice with as well as demo versions of the above software.
Why not bring along your own imaging set-up and we will advise you on developing new techniques to help you extend your astro-imaging experience.
What's more, you will be invited to image from Butser Ancient Farm which has some of the darkest skies in Hampshire (Mag20.7/ArcSec). If you have not done imaging before then we strongly recommend that you attend the first course Part 1 which covers types of imaging, equipment pros and cons. As always it hands-on with some of the gear that you could use, be it webcam, DSLR or CCD imaging.
Location: Petersfield Community Centre on Sunday, see table below for dates
Cost per person: £35.00 - HantsAstro Annual Multi Site Pass holders only
£45.00 non-member
Alternatively for only £50.00 non-members also get a HantsAstro Annual Multi Site Pass
Class size is no larger than 15, usually 10.
Current 2012 Programme & Availability (denoted in brackets)
| January | Monday 23rd | 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Introduction to Astronomy (Full) |
| February | Monday 20th | 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Introduction to Astronomy (Full) |
| March | Sunday 18th | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Astrophotography pt.1 (Full) |
| April | Monday 23rd | 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Introduction to Astronomy (Full) |
| May | Sunday 27th | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Astrophotography pt.2 (2/10) |
| June | Sunday 27th | 1.30pm to 5.30pm | Introduction to Astronomy (3/15) |
| July | Sunday 27th | 1.30pm to 5.30pm | Introduction to Astronomy (3/15) |
| August | Sunday 12th | 1.30pm to 5.30pm | Astrophotography pt.1 (1/10) |
| September | Monday 17th | 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Introduction to Astronomy (2/15) |
| October | Sunday 14th | 1.30pm to 5.30pm | Astrophotography pt.2 (1/10) |
| November | Sunday 18th | 1.30pm to 5.30pm | Astrophotography pt.1(1/10) |
All events and courses are ticketed only and are limited to a maximum of 15 people per class.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For booking please contact Sharon Rose membership@hantsastro.org or call 023 9261 7092
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If you have any questions regarding HantsAstro then please feel free to e-mail or pick up the phone.
Make 2012 your year for getting into Astronomy.
Regards and Dark Skies,
David Woods
CoreTeam
HantsAstro
david.woods@hantsastro.org
t:023 9261 7092
f:023 9257 0283
skype: hantsastro
