[bioundgrd] FW: Backyard Astronomy (Jan 25 @ 2pm); Virtual Solar Observing and Astrophotography Slide Show (Ja 28 @ 2pm)

[Joshua Stone]

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From: Debbie Meinbresse <meinbres at mit.edu<mailto:meinbres at mit.edu>>
Subject: IAP activities. Please share with your students and staff -- Backyard Astronomy (Jan 25 @ 2pm); Virtual Solar Observing and Astrophotography Slide Show (Ja 28 @ 2pm)
Date: January 19, 2021 at 8:08:36 PM EST
Thanks in advance for sharing the information below with students and staff.
January 25 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Backyard astronomy. Hear from astronomers whose profession is also their hobby
Gabor Furesz, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Kavli Institute; Michael Person, Director, Wallace Astrophysical Observatory (WAO); Research Scientist, EAPS; Tim Brothers, Observatory Site Manager, Wallace Astrophysical Observatory (WAO); Technical Instructor, EAPS; Ricky Leiserson, IT Desktop Support Specialist, MIT Kavli Institute
Want to learn how to get started with backyard astronomy? This activity will provide a basic introduction to amateur astronomy. The speakers will take you on a virtual tour and point out what we can see from different locations (from cities to rural areas) and how best to experience the wonders of the Universe firsthand. Did you see Comet NEOWISE or the Grand Conjuntion in 2020? We will tell you what events to look for during 2021. We will cover basic equipment to get you started with exploring the night sky and expectations about what you will be able to see. We will also provide telescope recommendations for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level observing. You will learn about resources and how to connect with local amateur astronomy groups. Learn about astrophotography and the equipment you will need to photograph the night sky.
Attendees can submit questions in advance (email meinbres at mit.edu<mailto:meinbres at mit.edu>) or ask them during the Q&A period following the presentations.
Zoom meeting #987 4653 3496
password 710484
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January 28 @ 2:00-3:00pm (January 29 is the cloudy weather backup date)
Virtual solar observing and astrophotography slide show
Gabor Furesz, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Kavli Institute; Michael Person, Director, Wallace Astrophysical Observatory (WAO); Research Scientist, EAPS; Tim Brothers, Observatory Site Manager, Wallace Astrophysical Observatory (WAO); Technical Instructor, EAPS; Ricky Leiserson, IT Desktop Support Specialist, MIT Kavli Institute
Learn about the sun and solar phenomena while viewing the sun via a live feed from MIT Wallace Astrophysical Observatory (WAO). Following Q&A, there will be an astrophotography “show & tell” slide show. Attendees are encouraged to submit one of their own photos of the night sky or observing equipment, to show and tell its brief story! Images should be submitted to Tim Brothers (bro at mit.edu<mailto:bro at mit.edu>) who will create a slideshow from photo submissions. Please include your name with your photo. People who submit a photo will be given a minute to briefly describe their image. Images need to be submitted by noon, January 27 to be included in the slideshow. Following the activity, the slideshow will be posted on the MKI and WAO/EAPS websites.
Zoom meeting #960 3307 1852
Password 228043

Debbie Meinbresse | Assistant to the Director
MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
241 McNair Building
77 Massachusetts Avenue (37-241)
Cambridge, MA 02139
Tel: (617) 253-1456 | Fax: (617) 253-3111 | meinbres at mit.edu<mailto:meinbres at mit.edu>



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