Astrophotography Image Processing - A public talk

Astrophotography Image Processing

About the Talk

Renowned astrophotographer Nik Szymanek will demonstrate some image processing techniques (live) including powerful tools like the Xterminator set from Russell Croman. The talk will also include a selection of Nik’s latest and greatest images – not seen before at NEAS events.

About this month's speaker

Nik Szymanek is an astrophotographer based in North Essex and has been using CCD cameras to image the deep sky since they were first introduced in the early 1990’s from a back garden observatory and more recently from a remote observatory in south-eastern Spain. He has written a monthly ‘Masterclass’ astro-imaging column in Astronomy Now magazine for the last ten years as well as three books on astronomical imaging, the latest of which is ‘Shooting Stars II’.

Nik is most known for his deep sky CCD images, and his contributions to education and public outreach surrounding amateur astronomy. He collaborates with professional astronomers and works with research-grade telescopes located
at La Palma in the Canary Islands, and at Mauna Kea Observatories at the Hawaiian Islands. He publishes his pictures in astronomical magazines and has written a book on astrophotography called Infinity Rising.




Nik’s website: https://ccdland.wixsite.com/astronomy
Nik on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nik_Szymanek
Nik on Telescope Live: https://telescope.live/user/2228
Nik on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/36672102@N07/
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Anyone is welcome – beginner or expert – and there is no need to pre-book. A small charge applies to help us cover costs (typically £3 for non-members; £2 for NEAS members; U16s free). Doors open at 7.30pm and the talk starts at 8.00pm.

Note that if you are using satnav system, the postcode may not take you directly to the hall – please check this Google Maps link if you aren’t sure: https://goo.gl/maps/fNxmg9qnAYm

You may also like the following events from North Essex Astronomical Society:

• This Saturday, 10th January, 07:00 pm, Stargazing At Great Notley - FREE in Braintree
• Next month, 10th February, 06:30 pm, Young Astronomers Club in Witham
• Next month, 21st February, 07:00 pm, Stargazing At Great Notley - FREE in Braintree

Also check out other Photography events in Witham, Sports events in Witham.