Astrophotography / Digital Imaging – Novice:

• Help for those just getting into photography for the first time.
• What type of equipment may be needed and basic photography techniques unique to astronomy.

Astrophotography / Digital Imaging – Advanced:

• Intermediate and advanced imagers that want to hone their skills and learn about the latest techniques and equipment.

Observing: Personal Program / Journal:

• Setting up your own personal observing program including Astronomical League Observing Programs to consider.
• Starting and keeping your own journal.

Observing: Tips & Ideas / Eyepieces / Filters:
Your body: Proper sleep, nutrition, breathing techniques,

• How to use your eyes: Which eye, dark adaption, relaxed with no strain, the sweet spot and the no-go zone. Close one eye when using charts, keeping your body still.
• How to dress
  
• Telescopes & Binoculars: binoculars, telescopes, how charts are easy for dobs – hard for SCTs, fast vs slow, coma, 
• Other equipment: Planisphere, books (iDSA), (other workshop), Red flashlight that is super dim and another one super bright, white flashlight, several pencils, and paper (other workshop)
• Filters: How they work, different kinds, 
• Eyepieces: Different sizes, AFoV vs TFoV, weight, cost, “planetary” vs “deep-sky” eyepieces, why they can cost so much
  
   

Observing: Charts / Books / Observing Lists:

• Using star charts (digital and paper) and reference books/star atlases.
• Creation of observing lists for different types of objects.

Sketching:

• This workshop will give attendees hands-on experience with drawing what you see at the eyepiece.