The next meeting of the Chicago Astronomical Society will be on
Saturday, June 7, 2025
at the
Cernan Earth and Space Center.
Meeting Agenda:

• 5:15 PM -- Astro-talk over pizza and soft drinks. (Donations are welcome to offset the cost of food and beverage.)
• 6:00 PM -- The PRESENTATION will begin
• 7:45 PM -- Telescope viewing of the 90% waxing gibbous Moon. (Weather permitting)

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Speaker: Mr. Andy Weeks
Topic: Capturing the Night Sky with Just a Cellphone... And More If You Have a Telescope
About the Presentation:
Have you ever wanted to take a picture of the night sky with yiour cell phone? Were you thrilled with the results? This image of the Orion Nebula was captured by the presenter, Mr. Andy Weeks, and you can do the same:

Come discover the basics of how to use your cellphone camera to photograph the night sky and learn tips and tricks to make the most of what you have available. Then explore how a simple and inexpensive cellphone holder can be attached to an eyepiece of a modest telescope to yield even more spectacular results.

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About our Speaker:
Mr. Andy Weeks has been a driving force in the Fox Valley Astronomical Society for more than a decade: as newsletter editor for ten years, website developer and master, and as President for seven years. Andy has helped foster an ever-growing community of passionate stargazers including outreach and educational presentations to share his experience and enthusiasm with the wider public. Andy has a deep-rooted passion for astrophotography. Starting with film on a 10" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, he later transitioned to DSLR imaging, mastering both monochrome and one-shot color techniques beginning in 2018. His backyard setup is completely automated allowing him to image on any clear work night. His dedication to capturing the cosmos reflects a lifelong pursuit of exploring and sharing the wonders of the night sky.

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