Live updates from NEAIC/NEAF 2008

We will be providing nearly realtime, photos, videos and live chats this week while attending the NorthEast Astro Imaging Conference (NEAIC) and NorthEast Astronomy Forum (NEAF). Check out the NEAIC/NEAF 2008 Pictures and Videos page for more details

April 2008 Issue (Volume 4, Issue 2)

In this issue you'll find:
  • Testing QSI’s 532WS Scientific CCD Camera
    Richard Berry takes the Quantum Scientific Imaging camera through it’s paces.
  • Performance Testing a CCD Camera
    The methodology behind Richard Berry’s testing
  • Tria - Deconvolution Magic
    Neil Fleming shows you how to quickly improve your images using this new astro-imaging tool.
  • On the Bench: Meade DSI III Pro
    The Meade DSI III Pro is put through Craig Stark’s standard bench test.
  • Review of the AstroTrac TT320 Astrophotography Mount
    Michael Overacker examines the performance of the AstroTrac TT320 mount.

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The Hybrid Image - Rob Gendler

AstroPhoto Insight is proud to present Rob Gendler's 2006 NEAIC presentation The Hybrid Image: A New Philosophy in Aesthetic Imaging as as online presentation. This presentation is available to registered users of AstroPhoto Insight.

Digital Imaging of the Planets - Don Parker

AstroPhoto Insight is proud to present Don Parker's 2006 NEAIC presentation Digital Imaging of the Planets as as online presentation. This presentation is available to registered users of AstroPhoto Insight.

Milky Way's Galactic Center by Stéphane Guisard

SBIG STL CCD camera and a 28mm lens on a Takahashi NJP mount
See the full size image on Stéphane's website:
http://astrosurf.com/sguisard/Pagim/Milky-Way-GC-STL-28mm.html

Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference (Chicago)

AstroPhoto Insight Magazine is proud to host the 2008 Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference on June 20-21, 2008. The 2008 Conference will include:
  • Expert speakers covering the latest is CCD, DSLR and image acquisition and processing
  • Vendor exhibits where you can see and touch their products and get answers straight from the manufacturer
  • Over $3,800 in door prizes
  • Breakfast, lunch and coffee service on both days
  • Free wireless Internet access through the facility
  • Free shuttle service to and from the Marriott Hotel

Visit the conference website for more details: www.mwaic.com

Camera Buyer's Guide Now Available Online

The 2007 Camera Buyer's Guide, published in the Special Hardware Edition (December 2007) is now available online to Platinum Members. You can browse through the specifications of 64 different cameras. Platinum Members can access the Online Camera Buyer's Guide here.

The Special Hardware issue is also available for purchase as a PDF here.

Individual Back Issues Available for Purchase

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The Vela Supernova Remnant: A Mosaic by Rob Gendler

"This project is 30 frames with over 60 hours of imaging" explains Rob Gendler.

Full size image and details about the image and it's history:
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/Velamosaic.html

Rob's planning chart showing his planning strategy:
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/Velamosaicplan.jpg

Reader Images from Flickr

The slideshow below is automatically generated from images added to the AstroPhoto Insight group on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/685542@N24/

See more great images from around the Internet on the AstroPhoto Blog

AstroPhoto Twitter

View the AstroPhoto Twitter feed here or join us at AstroPhoto on Twitter to find out what we are up to and share your feedback with us. What is Twitter? From the FAQs:
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: "What are you doing?"
Full Twitter FAQ here. The AstroPhoto Twitter tries to answer the question "What's happening in astrophotography?" Image something really cool? Buy new equipment? Got a question? Twitter it to us and all those following our Twitter feed.

About AstroPhoto Insight Magazine

AstroPhoto Insight, published by Professional Insight, is a bi-monthly digital astrophotography magazine dedicated to exploring and sharing the latest innovations and techniques in the field of cutting-edge amateur astrophotography.

Astrophoto Insight publishes articles by well-known experts in astrophotography such as Jim Burnell, Adam Block, R Scott Ireland, Jerry Lodriguss, Greg Piepol, Noel Carboni and more. However, all readers are encouraged to submit articles, and some, like Neil Fleming and Craig Stark, are sure to become household names as well.

A typical issue will contain hardware reviews on imaging equipment such as CCD, DSLR, and telescopes; software reviews, tutorials (e.g. Photoshop techniques), user projects and modifications, and any number of reader submitted articles. Emphasis is always on the practical side of astrophotography; with plenty of information on equipment, software, and techniques to help the enthusiast get the most out of their astrophotography experience.

Astrophoto Insight, while offering enough material to keep even the most hard-core astrophotographer interested, still offers a variety of practical and “basic” information to be of great value to the beginner as well. A recent survey of readers confirmed its broad appeal across all levels of astrophotographers.