From Radio Waves to the Stars – An Evening of Astrophotography

Lets move further up the Electromagnetic Spectrum to light!

Our June presentation night promises to take members far beyond the radio horizon and deep into the night sky, as Lisa VK7SGZ shares her fascinating journey into the world of astrophotography.

Lisa will explore how a curiosity about the universe evolved into a passion for capturing breathtaking images of nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and other astronomical wonders. Lisa's presentation will cover the equipment used in modern astrophotography, from telescopes and tracking mounts through to cameras, filters and software, along with the techniques needed to turn faint light from deep space into extraordinary images.

Astrophotography is far more than simply pointing a camera at the sky. Many of Lisa’s images are built from hours—or even multiple nights—of carefully collected exposures that are later processed and combined into stunning final photographs. Lisa will take us through the patience, experimentation and technical problem-solving involved in producing these remarkable images, while also showcasing a gallery of spectacular results captured from Tasmania’s dark southern skies.

Whether you are interested in astronomy, imaging, radio, electronics, computing or simply appreciating the beauty of the universe, this promises to be a visually stunning and inspiring evening.

Wednesday June 3rd at 7:30pm in the Queens Domain Clubrooms and Streamed.

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