The photo is of the speaker, Dan Higgins, and one of his telescopes.
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In-Person Astronomy Lecture:
“How to Choose and Use Your Telescope” (A Free, In-Person Lecture)
SPEAKER: Daniel Higgins
CO-HOST & LOCATION: East Hampton Library 159 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937; (631) 324-0222
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/TelescopeTalk
Do you want to buy a telescope and don’t know which to choose from the myriad of options available? Or do you already have a telescope but don’t know how to use it for stargazing or astrophotography? Or has your equipment developed a problem? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, this program is for you. We’ll answer your questions and even provide some hands-on help with your individual issues. Feel free to bring your telescope. If time and weather permit, afterwards we’ll all go outside to do some stargazing, put your new knowledge to work, and maybe even see the “planet parade”--beginning about an hour after sunset, the following planets will appear in a diagonal line in the western sky: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; this won't happen again until 2040!
Daniel Higgins has been an amateur astronomer for decades, a passion that started at the age of 7 when he first saw Saturn through a telescope. He has always made a point of sharing his expertise and knowledge of astronomy with others, in fact, in May 2022, he was honored as a Fellow in the Royal Astronomical Society, a testament to his dedication and significant contribution to the field. He is also an Explore Scientific Alliance Ambassador. Dan is founder of AstroWorld Telescopes—a company that sells telescope equipment and astrophotography gear--and AstroWorldWeb—a global, online community where astronomers and astrophotographers come together to share knowledge, overcome challenges, and celebrate the wonders of the night sky. AstroWeb hosts weekly chats on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch: Wednesdays at 9PM for more technical discussions and Fridays at 8:00 PM for basic chats.
This lecture will be recorded and later posted on Hamptons Observatory’s YouTube channel
http://www.bit.ly/ObservatoryVideos
Hamptons Observatory extends its deepest thanks to Dan for generously taking the time to share his expertise and to co-host East Hampton Library for their kind collaboration.
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