Member Projects - If you have a long term project that you are currently working on. Please let the club know how you are doing.
Photograph the Lunar 100
At our November 2017 meeting Colin discussed his plans to photograph the Lunar 100. Look below at his 1st shot and follow the links to get more information on the Lunar 100 and the Astronomical League's Lunar Program.
Sky and Telescopes 2012 Article introducing the Lunar 100.
OBSERVING THE LUNAR 100 by Peter Argenziano and Thomas Watson
Astronomical League's Lunar Program
Astronomical League's Lunar II Program
Other links from November the meeting
ISS Viewing
http://iss.astroviewer.net/observation.php
Photographic Moon Atlas
http://www.cityastronomy.com/moonbook-mirror.htm
(note: Alan Chu's Hong Kong website has issues and so don't use it)
Firecapture Software
AutoStakkert Software
Colin White - Starts the lunar 100 November 2017
Herschel 400
Daniel Otte is currently working his way through the Herschel 400. With constellations Andromeda, Aquila, Aquarius, Cassiopeia, Cancer, Delphinus, Hercules, Lepus, Libra, Ophiuchus, Pegasus, Scorpius, Scutum, Sagatarius, Taurus, and Velpecula compted he has about 250 more objects to complete before he will have observed the whole lot.
This will be his 14th program for the Astronomical League and on its completion will be eligible for the Master Observer Award.