Outreach Event

"21st Century Amateur Astronomy"  by Dwight Dulsky, BMA2 Outreach Coordinator and NASA Ambassador.

Hosted by the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The Presentation will be over Zoom - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Please check the organizer website for the Zoom link.

The face of amateur astronomy has changed dramatically over the past few years. Advances in optics, precision mounts, computerized cameras and tracking capabilities have all elevated the world of the backyard astronomer to new levels that rival what professional observatories were capable of just a few years ago. Amateur equipment and citizen science opportunities abound for ordinary people to make valuable contributions to the professional astronomical community. Whether just casually stargazing with friends or monitoring the skies for science, it is an exciting time we live in for amateur astronomers. We'll explore what it takes to get involved with observing the sky, along with showing some of the amazing astrophotos taken by the club members of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association.