Jerry Hubbell’s topic will be “Tools for Lunar Observing and Imaging.” He will talk about the tools he finds most useful in creating his beautiful high-resolution lunar images. Topics will include references such as his favorite lunar atlases, preferred software tools (e.g., Registax and Photoshop), and tips and tricks you may find useful in both observing and photographing the Moon to its best advantage. He will also play the Voice of America videos made recently about our club, including interviews with Scott Busby and himself.

12 August 2015–Come on out to Big Meadows on Aug 12! In cooperation with the National Park Service, RAClub is holding a star party Wednesday, Aug 12, from 2100 to 2300 hours. For directions to Big Meadows, Google “Big Meadows Lodge”–Big Meadows itself is directly across Skyline Dr. from the Lodge at milepost 51. This a wonderfully dark location and worth the trip. It takes about 2 hours to get there. The weather is expected to be perfect for stargazing–see you there.