Special Universe Talk: Photometry of variable stars and imaging celestial objects with an 8-inch telescope

by Jorge Rosano (TUM)

Thursday 5 Oct 2017, 10:00 → 11:00 Europe/Berlin

seminar room, basement (Universe Cluster, Boltzmannstr. 2, Garching)

Abstract: In this presentation, Jorge will share his experience as an amateur astronomer with the Excellence Cluster's CCD camera and an 8-inch telescope with altazimuthal mount. What is feasible with a small telescope? What are its limitations? Jorge will share his experience in astrophotometry, present his analysis of variable stars and show astrophotographic images.