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Aiming for the Stars
January 22nd, 2021, 6:00AM
This freely available technology tool provides a unique learning experience for budding astronomers and artists alike.
What does it take to create a colorful image of the Lagoon Nebula? How do telescopes capture the incredible details in objects millions or even billions of light years away? What can we learn from a beautiful image of a spiral galaxy? These are just a few of the many questions we encourage learners to explore as we invite them on a journey to become an astronomical imager, or astrophotographer.
The night sky belongs to everyone, and for many people it inspires a deep…
