Click on this image to access Luna 1 Member Data Sets
Click on the above image to watch the YouTube video of the presentation.
Click on the above PDF icon to download the presentation slides.
In person / Zoom meeting at the Observatory
1st Friday of each month, 8:00-9:30pm (+/-)
Take this LINK to join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting format:
8:00pm - Introduction of new members
8:05pm - 15-20 minute educator, subject matter talk
8:30pm - Open forum, Question & Answers
9:00pm - Show and tell. Share your images
9:30pm - Meeting wrap-up
Luna 1
AP Group Shared Observatory
Takahashi TOA 130 Telescope
Software Bisque Paramount MX
ZWO ASI2600 Pro Camera w/CFW
FLI Precision Digital Focuser
Moag Off Axis Guider w/ SBIG STI-cam
Pegasus Astro Rotator
Imaging Facts:
Focal Length 1000mm F7.7
Image Scale .77 arc/sec pixel
FOV 81 x 54 arcmins
6248 x 4176 pixels
23.50 x 15.70mm
Narrow Band Filters :
Baader 5nm
O-III, H-alpha, S-II, LRGB
Control System
SkyRoof - Interactive Astronomy
SkyAlert - Interactive Astronomy
Automated Night Sky Imaging
Main Sequence Software
Sequence Generator Pro
Qualified Imager "QI" Certification Process
Luna 1 QI leaders:
Max Pike, Les Tilly and Don Holtaway (offline at this time)
Four Steps to certification and use of Luna 1:
One.
Watch “Luna 1” Imaging session #1 & #2 on our YouTube to first familiarize yourself with the operating environment.
Two.
Attend 1st Luna 1 moderated Imaging session as an “Observer” where the QI Leader will run the imaging session.
Three.
Attend 2nd Luna 1 moderated Imaging session as “Co-Operator” where you will run the imaging session and the QI will the observer.
Four.
Attend 3rd Luna 1 moderated imaging session as “Principal Operator” for final qualification and certification.
After steps two, three and four, there will be short multiple choice test to ensure your understanding of Luna 1 operations.
Post Certification.
A. While operating Luna 1 you will be required to be at NJAA as you are responsible closing the roof and shutting down should there be an anomaly.
B. As a QI, you will be required to host "Team Imaging" sessions.
C. As a QI you are an ambassador. So proudly represent NJAA with a positive spirit and enthusiasm for exploration .
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Scheduled Target Pool
Clear skies, our most limiting resource at NJAA. AP Group chosen imaging targets optimizes the data capture amongst the group.
All data sets are shared with the AP Group members.
Suggested target sequence:
M/42 Orion (O-III, Ha, S-II, LRGB)
M/33 Triangulum (O-III, Ha, S-II, LRGB)
M/31 Andromeda Galaxy (O-III, Ha, S-II, LRGB)
NJAA Sanctioned Resource Training Guide.
This book is referenced during our training sessions and is an invaluable asset to your imaging ecosystem.
NJAA Recommended Processing Software
Luna 1 Public Data Set
Takahashi TOA 130 Telescope
ZWO ASI 2600mm Camera
1.2 arc/sec pixel
