# Event Details - **Event Name**: West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join fellow stargazers for the 2026 WV Astrophotography Annual Conference—snap shots and swap stories live!About this EventWest Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual ConferenceGet ready to explore the stars up close! Join fellow enthusiasts at the West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference for an amazing in-person experience. Share tips, learn new techniques, and enjoy stunning night skies together. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this is the perfect spot to connect and shoot some incredible astrophotos. Don’t miss out on this stellar event! There will be some many presenters, sessions, a few workshops, and lots of fun!See below for speakers and topics for all times. Also, please see the rack cards that we will have on location. Your guide for the conference events. Coffee, drinks & snacks will be available. We have great presenters lined up. For example, we just added Charles Bracken, who has writtten several astronomy books/guides. He will present on Friday, 4:00pm-5:00pm, "Capturing Every Object Worth Imaging (And a Few That Aren't)" https://digitalstars.wordpress.com/Schedule:FRIDAY (Harr Conference Center) Welcome & Intro Bill Brown (WVAA President)9-10amZWO Astrophotography10-11amSpatial Activity on StarsJohn Dennis (Educator, WVAA Member, Calhoun County Park Rep) https://calhouncountyparkwv.com/11am-12pmFraming the Cosmos: How Focal Length Shapes Your Astrophotography StoryJeremy Bumgardner, Owner - Insight Astronomy https://www.facebook.com/InsightAstronomy & Board of Directors for https://www.caacwv.com/index.html 1-2pmHubble Data MetricsShannon Silverman, Astrophysicist ("The Clay Center’s Planetarium and Science Educator, Shannon Silverman, studies high-energy astrophysics, with a particular focus on neutron stars."), https://www.theclaycenter.org/ https://wvpublic.org/wvpb-education/almost-heavens/2-3pmCapturing Every Object Worth Imaging (And a Few That Aren't)Charles Bracken, https://digitalstars.wordpress.com/4-5pmSATURDAY (Harr Conference Center) Vera C. Rubin ObservatoryTerry Mann (VP of the Astronomical League, https://www.astroleague.org/9-10amDSLR Landscape & Nightscape PhotographyDave Green, https://www.facebook.com/dave.green.73 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HGZJAGry-o10-11amSolar Astrophotography Bill Brown (WVAA President)11am-12pmStar-B-Q Lunch (fundraiser)12-2pmSolar Session (outside lodge)WVAA Member Guides2-3pmHybrid PhotographyBruce Curry (WVAA Member)3-4pmSetup & Overview of Seti Astro Suite ProMike Sager (WVAA Officer/Secretary4-5pmSUNDAY (Harr Conference Center) Light Solution FiltersSam Skirchak, https://www.facebook.com/samskirchak/ & https://www.instagram.com/intergalactic_astro/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet9-10amTo the Universe & BeyondTom McCroie (remote), https://www.picastroapp.com/10-11amCapturing the Aurora Borealis above the Arctic circle in Norway.Brent Maynard11am-12pmRaffleWe have some great raffle items this year and invite you to participate. Get your hands on some astrophotgraphy gear, photos, books, and an assortment of related items.12-1pm,THERE WILL BE STAR PARTIES AT THE BLACKWATER FALLS, HAROLD WALTERS NATURE CENTER, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS. WVAA WILL BEGIN SETUP AT 7PM. THERE IS A DSLR WORKSHOP PLANNED AS WELL. Please see the Stary Party Etiqette attached as well. https://wvaa.us/https://wvstateparks.com/parks/blackwater-falls-state-park/https://bwfspfoundation.org/Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation in the news! https://parsonsadvocate.com/news/pa-local-stories/dominion-energy-charitable-foundation-awards-blackwater-falls-state-park-foundation-12000-grant/Join #WVAA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/davis/west-virginia-astrophotography-association-2026-annual-conference/100001984106402661 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Blackwater Falls State Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Davis - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Blackwater Falls State Park - **lat**: 39.1134191 - **long**: -79.4857237 - **full address**: Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road, Davis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/45a33f00ff5879a7183265807331adeaa7d788ef02359ca91a84f9a4f4ccbeb6-rimg-w940-h470-dc2d1d16-gmir.jpg?v=1772323286 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference being held? - **A:** West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road, Davis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference? - **A:** West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference is organized by West Virginia Astrophotography Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** West Virginia Astrophotography Association 2026 Annual Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Davis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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