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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY NIGHT

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF COMET "NEOWISE" ... BEFORE IT IS GONE!

Friday, July 24th, 2020 

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Click on Register above if you plan on attending. Please provide your telephone number and email address so that Phil & Lyne can provide more details.​

The outing is being held at the Saint-Lazare Airport.   People are responsible to get their independent ride to the location.

​This invitation is being extended to the Lakeshore Camera Club members.  Please click the Register button and indicate that you are a member of the LCC as well as providing your telephone number.​
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© 2020 Deepal Ratnayaka, took the photo on July 11 (Comet NEOWISE over Windsor Castle in U.K.)
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© 2020 - Carlos Osorio /The Globe and Mail (Comet NEOWISE, as seen over the Binbrook Conservation Area)

Additional helpful information for Night Photography :
  • Software - Dark Sky Finder, Dark Sky Weather App for iOS and darksky.net
  • Weather:  https://lifehacker.com/use-accuweathers-updated-app-to-get-precise-dark-sky-fo-1844443607 ,  Accuweather app
  • Stellarium Astronomy Software:  https://stellarium.org/ - great for planning your night viewing of the sky
  • Web - The Photographer's Ephemeris - www.photoephemeris.com - can see the location of the sun and moon to help in deciding the best date and time to take photos
  • Plume Labs: Air Quality App:  Apps on Google Play  https://air.plumelabs.com/en/ - air pollution information
  • will discuss image stacking software - Photoshop can do image stacking
  • will discuss free stacking software at the tutorial

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Please send your best 6 images and​ additional candid ​ photos to our Webmaster at [email protected]
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Description of Outing:
In July 2020, Comet Neowise is visible in the night sky and is one of the most remarkable comets we've had in this millennia!   Please know your camera. To shoot at night is difficult. We need to shoot in manual Mode with high ISO setting. We will discuss how to manage noise and shutter speed. Great opportunity to learn astrophotography. 

Leaders: Phillip Shapiro and Lyne Brissette
​Date: Friday, July 24th
Time:  7:30 p.m. 
We will provide a tutorial for night photography so please be on time.

Time for Group photo:   7:30 p.m.
  • Sunset is at 8:31 PM
  • Best time for photos: 10:30 PM
  • Galactic centre: 10:45 PM (per PhotoPill)​
Location: 
Cooper Aviation Inc. - Saint-Lazare Airport
1700 Ch. Ste Angelique, Saint-Lazare, QC J7T 2X8
Location:  N45 23 33 W74 08 03
(from downtown approximately 50 minute drive)

 
Meeting Location:
 At the entrance of the airport. It is a small place.

COVID-19:  Please bring and wear a mask to keep this activity safe.

Website Link:   
​Planning, photographing and editing:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDN22SRCPw  

Suggestions on what to bring:
  • A zoom lens 100 - 400 or a lens of your choice that gives you a maximum reach (200 mm is ok) (for the Comet)
  • The widest lens with a fast aperture
  • Tripod
  • Remove all straps on your camera 
  • Shutter release trigger 
  • Flashlight or headlight with a red filter 
  • Extra batteries for camera and for camera trigger 
  • Lens cloth to remove moisture on lens 
  • Bug spray (optional)
  • Bring chair, water and snacks
  • If you want to capture the Galactic Center, bring the widest lens you have, ideally 20 mm or less, with a fast aperture F2.8 - F4. It will be visible after 10:45 PM according to Photopill.

Camera Settings for Comet:
  • ​Large aperture
  • Speed 500 rule (safer to use 300 rule) - will explain at site
  • Please know your camera's crop factor (eg Nikon x 1.5 crop; Canon x 1.6 crop ...
  • Turn off lens stabilization
  • Lower the brightness setting on the LCD screen on the back of the camera
  • Use cable release or 2 second delay time mode
  • Start at ISO 1600
  • Take straps off the camera
  • Turn off image stabilizer
  • Long exposure noise reduction off
To Focus:  Focus to a far away object while it is still light.
Clothing: Please dress according to the weather - have layers as it could be cooler at night.

New COVID-19 Guidelines for Outings:

The MCC is restarting our popular Outings in conformity  with the Quebec health recommendations and laws. Because we remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of our members, please read the following rules and guidelines and you will be asked to sign a release at the outing.

Guidelines:
  • If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home!
  • We ask that all attendees bring a mask, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer
  • We ask all attendees to remain at least 2 meters away from other people in  accordance with social distancing
  • Do not touch other peoples' camera or equipment
  • There will be no regular group photo
  • There should be no sharing of car rides to go to locations, unless you are attending with a family member or with a close friend with whom you feel safe travelling with.
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