Learn how to use astrophotography techniques to explore the marvel and beauty of one of the night sky's most wondrous constellations: The Orion Constellation
In the event of overcast skies, we will have pre-taken photos of the targets taken in the days leading up to the event. We will then go through all the same motions teaching attendees how to operate an astrophotography rig and then display those pre-taken photos.
About GLAS
GLAS (Great Lakes Astrophotography Society) is a Northeast Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to generating excitement and enthusiasm for science and engineering by teaching the public how to explore the night sky using cutting edge astrophotography techniques.
About the co-founders
Sal Oriti is a mechanical engineer with 23 years of experience in aerospace power system research. He has a degree from Ohio Northern University in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to astrophotography, his other hobbies include RC aircraft, robotics, 3-D printing, and personal computing. He resides in Westlake with his family.
Christopher McDonnell owns and operates OpsShare, a data management, reporting, and analytics firm serving schools across Ohio. He has a bachelors in Urban Studies and a Masters in Public Administration from Cleveland State University. In addition to astrophotography, his other hobbies include Jiu Jitsu, guitar, eastern philosophy, hiking, and traveling. He resides in Westlake with his three children.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education/Lifelong Learning | Computers and Technology |
TAGS: | photography | astronomy |
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