Upcoming Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, PAC meetings are held at Hyde Memorial Observatory in Holmes Park South on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.
Tuesday, October 27th, 7:30pm
Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.
October Meeting
Program: Remote Astrophotography Under Bortle 1 Skies
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at ScopeBnB’s Texas Observatory
Join Gabriel, founder of ScopeBnB and astrophotography enthusiast, for a behind-the-scenes tour of a fully remote deep-sky imaging setup operating under the exceptionally dark Bortle 1 skies of Texas.
We’ll explore the William Optics RedCat 91, ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera, automated focusing and guiding systems, and how N.I.N.A. makes it possible to operate a telescope hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
Through real photographs of the equipment, observatory facilities, and deep-sky images captured with the system, we’ll discuss the challenges and rewards of remote astrophotography, from equipment configuration and automation to collecting and processing astronomical data.
We’ll also introduce ScopeBnB’s unique club rental model, which allows astronomy club members to share exclusive access to a remote telescope for an entire week, capture their own targets, and experience truly dark skies without leaving home.
Tuesday, November 24th, 7:30pm
Hyde Observatory
Open to the public.
November Meeting
To be announced.
December
NO MEETING
December Meeting
There will not be a public club meeting this month.
Instead of our regular meeting we will have our annual holiday gathering for club members.