Event

LIVE AND IN PERSON in our usual room with Zoom for those who can't make it and then archived to our aptly named YouTube channel University Lowbrow Astronomers.

 
Speaker: Dr. Brian Ottum
Topic: “The Astrophotography Decathlon: 10 Events, from Easy to Hard”

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan
1398 East Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Club VP and long-time member, Brian Ottum, gave us an excellent presentation on astrophotography. It was laid out in ten steps, starting from the easiest and least expensive methods, going up to the most difficult and expensive. He explained what types of objects fit into each category, the equipment and environment required, and a range of costs and frustration levels. The officer elections resulted in all current officers being re-elected. Attendance: In-person 20, Zoom 12

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