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The
Lincoln Hills Astronomy Group
general meetings provide residents, from beginners to experts, with a forum to increase their knowledge in astronomy, and to meet people with like interests. General meetings begin with an informal, "What's New in Astronomy", followed by the main presentation, and finish with an informal Q & A session. Meetings are supplemented with our annual planetarium trip. For more information contact Bill Weaver at hamweaver@wavecable.com. Our Next Meeting The
Astronomy Group meets at 6:45
on the first Wednesday of each month. For information about our next meeting, see below. |
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January
4, 2023 Ron Yelton showed how he processes an astro image he took using the 24” Ritchey–Chrétien telescope located in remote Chile, South America. Then, together, we processed an image of the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253). |
February
1, 2023
Barbara Swerdlow will discuss the history and development of spacesuits, for both inside and outside spacecraft. How new materials and technology have changed them and what future spacesuits might look like. |
March
1, 2023 Bill Weaver will present, “ Searching for the Origin of Our Universe”, an overview of astronomical technology, the breakthroughs that allow us to see the beginning of the universe, and the mind-bending aspects of space travel.
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April 5, 2023 Richard Sandler will give a presentation on NASA’s Gateway Program and the modules that form the Gateway. The Gateway will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon. It will provide support for our return to the lunar surface and serve as a staging point for deep space exploration. April 15, 2023 LHAG Spring BBQ, 1100 - 1400. |
May 3, 2023 Ron Yelton, an Astronomy Group member, will speak on his passion, astrophotography. He will show many of his recent "captures" and discuss the processing, including colorization, involved. |
June 7, 2023 Ken Crawford, a world-renowned astro imager, will present, “Going Deep for Science From My Backyard!” This is Ken’s personal journey from taking pretty photos in his backyard to working with professional astronomers on “Star Streams.” These rivers of stars help in our understanding of how galaxies form, merge and evolve. This meeting will be in the Orchard Creek Ballroom. |
July 2023
On vacation. |
August 2, 2023 Tim Pinkney on the NASA Artemis Program. |
September 6, 2023 No scheduled activity. |
October 4, 2023 No scheduled activity. |
November 1, 2023 No scheduled activity. |
December
2023 Holiday luncheon, watch for flyer. |