Episode 38 - HDR Composites of Orion and the Leonids Meteor Storm of 2001

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This week on the show, Roo is going through the motions to get things started. Talking about a new scope from ZWO (The Seestar 130) - he soon realizes something isn't quite right! NO WORRIES! After stepping away from recording, and spending a night under Orion and Co., all is well and back to normal. We discuss imaging orion in HDR Composite fashion, and how to set various lengths of shutter speed to achieve the best effect. 

Also, we discuss the EPIC Leonids Meteor Storm of 2001! If you were around and saw the storm in 2001, please send your memories of the event to me at rooastrocast@gmail.com - I would love to hear them!

Thanks so much for tuning in this week, and we'll be back next week with another show!

Links from this weeks show:

Several links to videos I found for showcasing the insane number of bright meteors from the 2001 Leonids:

Leonids meteor 2001 [1minute] しし座流星群2001

Leonids 2001

2001 Leonids Meteor Shower 獅子座流星雨

Stellarium: Stellarium Astronomy Software
Skysafari: SkySafari 7 | Professional Astronomy Telescope Control Software for iOS

Pixinsight Guide for HDR Composites!

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-Roo