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Astrophotography

21+Rocket Science Tonight at Carnegie Science Center

January 15, 2016 by DeSantisK

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Meet with AAAP president and interested AAAP members tonight January 15, 2016, 6-10 PM, at 21+Rocket Science at Carnegie Science Center.  Just drop in no reservation needed.  Guests may purchase tickets from the CSC website or at the door.  Guests should see CSC for more info. AAAP members can check with the AAAPgh List and or club officers. AAAP supports CSC and holds many of its monthly meetings at the Science Center. This is a great opportunity to share club and astronomy information with the public and to promote the Carnegie Science Center.

Carnegie Science Center plans an unforgetable evening exploring the Space Race and Rocket Science teaming up with the City Theatre to present present scenes from the world premiere of “Some Brighter Distance,” which explores the true story of Arthur Rudolph, a German rocket scientist who helped American win the space race before being cast out of the country. Preview scenes from the play even before its theatrical debut on Jan. 23. Actors will perform under the stars in the Buhl Planetarium; a planetarium show will follow the performance.

Bring your questions for a Q-and-A session with some of the cast and crew and astronomers to learn about this important time in American history.

All that, plus explosive demonstrations in the Works Theater, design and launch your own straw-rocket, ride on the zero-gravity simulator, build a space shuttle glider and in the Science Stage, watch vintage films depicting what people thought space travel would be like in the future.*

Also, if in town earlier in the day enjoy AAAP Member Bill Snyder’s Astrophotography  Exhibit in the Conney M. Kimbo Gallery at the University of Pittsburgh, there from January  11th to 22, 2016. Hours: Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday noon–5 p.m.

 

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Updates and additional astronomy and AAAP information on AAAP’s Facebook Page.

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Respectfully submitted, Kathy DeSantis.

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography

AAAP Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM, November 13, 2015, Allegheny Observatory

November 9, 2015 by DeSantisK

From the Guide Star:

Sundogs to Supernova, Rainbows to Rigel,

Expect Vivid Images At KJB Photo Contest

Considering the often poor sky conditions in this area, it’s often amazing the AAAP’s astrophotographers obtain so many great celestial images. In fact, AAAP members now how to be ready at a moment’s notice when a rare “photo-op” appears in the night or daytime skies. [Read more…] about AAAP Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM, November 13, 2015, Allegheny Observatory

Filed Under: AAAP Monthly Meetings, AAAP News, Astrophotography

AAAP Member Matt Deitrich Wins APOD, August 25, 2015, Meteors and Milky Way Over Mt. Ranier

August 26, 2015 by DeSantisK

Astronomy Picture of the Day 2015 August 25 Meteors and Milky Way over Mount Rainier Image Credit & Copyright: Matthew Dieterich

AAAP Member Matt Deitrich  wins the Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 2015. Congratulations Matt!
www.facebook.com/mattdieterichphotography 
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1010303482321741&id=114188205266611

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography, Matthew Dieterich Photos

AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day – M106

February 10, 2015 by DeSantisK

M106 M106 is a spiral galaxy in the northern constellation Canes Venatici the Hunting Dogs. It lies some 25 million light-years from Earth. Some astronomers think emissions from M106 indicate a vast quantity of material is falling into a supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s core. (5.2-inch Thomas M. Back TMB 130 refractor, Apogee U8300 CCD camera, Hydrogen-alpha/LRGB image with exposures of 6, 7 2, 2, and 2 hours, respectively) Bill Snyder from Connellsville, Pennsylvania
M106 is a spiral galaxy in the northern constellation Canes Venatici the Hunting Dogs. It lies some 25 million light-years from Earth. Some astronomers think emissions from M106 indicate a vast quantity of material is falling into a supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s core. (5.2-inch Thomas M. Back TMB 130 refractor, Apogee U8300 CCD camera, Hydrogen-alpha/LRGB image with exposures of 6, 7 2, 2, and 2 hours, respectively)
-Bill Snyder from Connellsville, Pennsylvania

[Read more…] about AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day – M106

Filed Under: Astrophotography, Bill Snyder Photos

AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for the NASA APOD, December 24, 2014 The Fish Head Nebula

December 24, 2014 by DeSantisK

The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen.

  • The Fish Head Nebula

    Bill Snyder from Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen. The brighter portion carries the designation NGC 896. It lies some 6,000 light-years from Earth and spans approximately 70 light-years. (17-inch PlaneWave corrected Dall-Kirkham reflector, SBIG STXL-11002 CCD camera, Hydrogen-alpha/Oxygen-III/Sulfur-II image with exposures of 7, 6, and 6 hours, respectively) From: http://www.astronomy.com/photos

[Read more…] about AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for the NASA APOD, December 24, 2014 The Fish Head Nebula

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography, Bill Snyder Photos

AAAP Congratulates Member Bill Snyder for the Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day December 12, 2014 The Fish Head Nebula

December 12, 2014 by DeSantisK

The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen.

  • The Fish Head Nebula

    Bill Snyder from Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen. The brighter portion carries the designation NGC 896. It lies some 6,000 light-years from Earth and spans approximately 70 light-years. (17-inch PlaneWave corrected Dall-Kirkham reflector, SBIG STXL-11002 CCD camera, Hydrogen-alpha/Oxygen-III/Sulfur-II image with exposures of 7, 6, and 6 hours, respectively) From: http://www.astronomy.com/photos

Filed Under: AAAP News, Astrophotography, Bill Snyder Photos

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