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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting - Demo on Image Processing using Pixinsight by Ron Brooks & James Cahill
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation: “Image Processing using Pixinsight”– by BMA2 Club members Ron Brooks & James Cahill” \nNote from James: “…we plan on demonstrating an entire workflow using Pixinsight. Because of this\, we recommend coming to the meeting in person as this will leverage the opportunity of our presentation by engaging us directly. I hope to see a good turnout\, especially those who want to start processing data from SeeStars!“ \nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation: “Origins of Cosmology from Ancient Greece to Galileo” – by Bill duBell & Jim Cook \nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260204T210000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting - Tonight it is On-line ONLY.
DESCRIPTION:Tonight Monthly Meeting will be ON-LINE ONLY. Use the Zoom link listed on the Events page.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items we will have a special presentation titled “Deep and Deeper – NASA Space Telescopes: Seeing Better and Deeper Across Space and Time” by John Conrad\, NASA/JPL Ambassador.\nBeginning with an overview of the critical role of infrared observation for Astronomy and Cosmology\, NASA’s major platforms are quickly reviewed.  Three of NASA’s space telescopes – Hubble\, James Webb\, and the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman – are described\, with an emphasis on the use of their infrared instruments for ever clearer and deeper views through the cosmos toward the dawn of the universe.  Highlights of their most recent achievements are featured.  Since the 1990s\, these telescopes have enabled a revolution in not only astronomy – but also physics on both large and small scales\, and cosmology. \nThis meeting will be ON-LINE ONLY. Please use the Zoom link on the Events page.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items we will have our Holiday social!  The evening will include a quiz on “Important Dates in Astronomy” by our Vice-President Gary Sprague. Bring a snack or dish to share.\nThis meeting will be in-person only. Please use the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda\, this meeting will include a Show-and-tell session. This is an opportunity for members and visitors to share their latest gadgets\, astroimages\, other great equipment and even experiences. \nIf you plan to attend in person\, please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items we will have a special presentation by Oleg Shargorodsky\, a club member\, who will discuss “How to Acquire Remotely.”\nThe image of the Angel Nebula (NGC 2170) in constellation Monoceros shown here was Acquired remotely\, and processed in PixInsight \nLRGB+Ha: 24.5 hours by Oleg.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting that will take place at the Upper Dublin Planetarium\, in Sandy Run Middle School\, Dresher\, PA. \nProf. Kim Small will present “Using a Planetarium to Teach The Reason for the Season” – This session will demonstrate how the effects of the cause of the seasons can be visualized in the planetarium facility. Common misconceptions of the cause of the seasons will be discussed. We will explore the four important seasonal dates of equinoxes and solstices under the dome to make sense of seasonal changes based on the sun’s path and position in the sky. \nPlease park in the main parking lot of the school\, enter the main doors by the flagpole then follow the signs to the planetarium. Doors will open at 7:30pm.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Planetarium\, Sandy Run Middle School\, 520 Twining Rd.\, Dresher\, PA\, 19025\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\n\nSpecial presentation: Getting started in astrophotography\nIn addition to our regular agenda items John Urbanchuk and Eric Colon\, two members of our club\, will present advice and tips for beginning and intermediate astrophotographers. How to get started and lessons learned from the perspective of relatively new astrophotographers.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\n\n\nIn addition to our regular agenda items we will have a special presentation.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250702T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250702T210000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting. In addition to our regular agenda items we will have the following special presentation:\n\nTelescopes: The Astronomer’s Tool – by Gary Sprague  \nThis presentation will review the history of the telescope\, provide useful terminology\, definitions and calculations for different telescope types and review steps to build your own reflecting telescope starting with a round piece of glass. No matter your experience you are sure to find it useful and informative.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\n\nIn addition to our regular agenda items\, BMA2 is having an in-person Swap Meet on June 4th. from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.\nDo you have some astronomy equipment you are no longer using that someone could make use of?  Are you looking for a great bargain? Do you want to save on shipping cost by swapping or trading with local folks who share the same interest in the skies? The Swap Meet is open to BMA2 members and non-members and is a great way to start your Summer.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T210000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\n\nIn addition to our regular topics\, this month’s meeting will include a presentation/review on different types of astronomical telescopes\, mounts and cameras. For beginners\, buying a complete\, matched package is often a smart way to get started. However\, intermediate and advanced astronomers over time will assemble a more custom package to suit their specific areas of interest (Planetary\, Deep Sky\, Astrophotography\, etc.) Join us this Wednesday May 7th for an interesting discussion on the finer points of enjoying this hobby.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T210000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\n\nIn addition to our regular agenda items we will have the following special presentation:\n\nSession for beginners and new members – \nBMAA club President Bob Jorgensen will provide an overview of the hobby of astronomy and discuss how to start enjoying startwatching. The session is specifically tuned to beginners and new members of our club. Bob will address some of the frequency asked questions regarding purchasing the equipment necessary for observing and photographing stars (telescope types\, mounts\, and relative costs.)
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250305T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250305T210000
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CREATED:20250128T221425Z
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\n\nIn addition to our regular agenda items we will have the following feature presentation:\nBMAA New Website by Francesca Santini and Oleg Shardorodsky.\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81760617962?pwd=qtOk6dCgYclg9JXE8xzFo2G1LrwaAO.1\nMeeting ID: 817 6061 7962\nPasscode: 164385
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250205T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250205T210000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Michener Art Museum\, 138 S Pine St\, Doylestown\, 18901\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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