Month: September 2024

  • Doug provides an overview of his Advanced Sequence setup in N.I.N.A., an astrophotography tool. He details steps from startup to capturing images and calibration frames, emphasizing automation and error minimization. Doug also discusses integration with other software and plugins like Pushover and Robocopy. His sequence includes specific configurations for imaging and notifications.

  • Orion Nebula

    Exploding Stars

    The paper presented to the TCAA Astronomy Club on August 10, 2024, delves into the intricacies of star life cycles, beginning with their formation within molecular clouds and culminating in their explosive end as supernovae. Stars form from condensing matter, eventually igniting nuclear fusion within their cores. Low mass stars are generally well-understood, while high…