BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 4.7.21//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:Community Calendar NAME:Community Calendar BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[New Webinar] Mastering Gradient Correction in PixInsight Wi th Warren Keller: Tools and Techniques DTSTAMP:20240715T124632Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:13-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="ERNESTO GUIDO":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Join us for an in-depth exploration of gradient correctio n in astrophotography with Warren Keller\, an award-winning astrophotograp her and the esteemed author of “Inside PixInsight”. This post-processi ng webinar is specifically designed for both novice and experienced astrop hotographers aiming to enhance their skills in managing gradient correctio n in their astronomical images.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Webinar’s Details\n\n \n\n Title: Sky Gradient Shootout - Which Software/Plugin is Best\n\n\n\n Host: Alex Curry\, Co-Founder of Telescope Live\n\n\n\n Guest: Warren Kell er\, Co-founder of Masters of PixInsight and author of “Inside PixInsi ght”\n\n\n\n Time &\; Date:  Friday 19th July at 6 PM UTC\n\n\n\n Y ouTube Stream: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n What You Will Learn:\n \n\n\n \n \n Comprehensive Review of Top Gradient Correction Tools: Dis cover the unique capabilities of three widely-used plugins and software so lutions: Gradient Correction\, GradientXTerminator\, and Dynamic Backgroun d Extraction.\n \n \n \n \n Practical Application Tips: Warren will pr ovide detailed demonstrations on how to effectively use each tool\, ensuri ng you can apply these techniques to your own work with confidence.\n \n \n \n \n Strengths and Limitations: Gain insights into the benefits and drawbacks of each plugin to understand which tool is best suited for diff erent types of astrophotography scenarios.\n \n \n \n \n Interactive Q &\;A Session: Have your specific questions answered directly by Warren in a live Q&\;A segment.\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n Why Attend?\n\n \n\n Understanding and correcting gradients in your astrophotos can signif icantly improve the quality of your final images. This webinar offers a ra re opportunity to learn from a leading expert in PixInsight\, providing yo u with the knowledge and tools to achieve cleaner\, more vibrant images of the night sky.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Whether you’re just starting out or l ooking to refine your post-processing skills\, this webinar will equip you with valuable techniques that can be immediately implemented into your wo rkflow.\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n Open Access to Knowledge: Streaming Across Platforms\n\n\n\n Our webinar will be live-streamed across YouTube and ou r Facebook page\, making it accessible to all\, transcending the bounds of our subscriber base. This open access initiative allows every astronomy e nthusiast\, including those not subscribed to Telescope Live\, to tune int o our live sessions.\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n Exclusive Telescope Live Subs criber Interaction\n\n\n\n While we embrace a wider audience\, we reserve an exclusive interactive experience for our subscribers. Telescope Live su bscribers will receive a special Zoom link via email on the day of the web inar\, ensuring a more personalized and engaging experience.\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n Stay Informed: Visit the Telescope Live Community Forum\n\n\n\n For more details on each webinar and updates on what to expect\, we encou rage you to visit the \"Events\" section under the Telescope Live Communit y Forum.\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n Watch at Your Convenience\n\n\n\n If you' re unable to attend the live session\, fear not. The webinar recordings wi ll be available exclusively for our Silver plan members and above\, a few days after the event.\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n Mark Friday 19th July at 6 PM UTC in your calendars and join us to make sure you don’t miss this g reat post-processing session!\n\n DTSTART:20240719T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[New Photoshop Webinar] Sharpen Your Astrophotography Skills with Bernard Miller in Our Upcoming Live Event DTSTAMP:20240513T184158Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:12-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="ERNESTO GUIDO":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Today we are announcing an upcoming webinar that will be a game-changer for Photoshop users looking to streamline their workflow. Join Bernard Miller\, a multi NASA APOD winner and Telescope Live tutor\, for a deep dive into the essential Photoshop techniques tailored for astro photography.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Webinar’s Details\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Tit le: Finishing Touches and Advanced Processes in Photoshop\n\n\n\n Host: Al ex Curry\, Co-Founder of Telescope Live\n\n\n\n Guest: Bernard Miller\n\n\ n\n Time &\; Date: Saturday 18th May at 6 PM UTC\n\n\n\n YouTube: \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/events/34119 9135344590/\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Photoshop isn't just for terrestrial photog raphy\; it's a powerful tool for astrophotographers seeking to refine thei r images. In this session\, Bernard will guide you through a series of key processes:\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n Sharpening Techniques: Learn how t o enhance the clarity and detail of your pictures without introducing unwa nted noise or artifacts.\n \n \n \n \n Noise Reduction: Discover effec tive methods to reduce noise\, ensuring your night skies look smooth yet r etain crucial details.\n \n \n \n \n Star and Halo Reduction: Master t echniques to reduce the overpowering effects of stars and halos\, helping your main subjects stand out more dramatically.\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Why You Should Attend\n\n\n\n Whether you're a beginner or an experienced astrophotographer\, this webinar is designed to provide you with actionabl e techniques that can be applied immediately to your post-processing workf low. Bernard is a multi APOD winning astrophotographer with many years of experience using Photoshop. He will provide you all the necessary skills required to improve sharpening\, noise reduction and star/halo reduction i n Photoshop\, as well as an opportunity to answer any of your questions.\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Open Access to Knowledge: Streaming Across Platforms\n\n \n\n Our webinar will be live-streamed across YouTube and our Facebook pag e\, making it accessible to all\, transcending the bounds of our subscribe r base. This open access initiative allows every astronomy enthusiast\, in cluding those not subscribed to Telescope Live\, to tune into our live ses sions.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Exclusive Telescope Live Subscriber Interaction\ n\n\n\n While we embrace a wider audience\, we reserve an exclusive intera ctive experience for our subscribers. Telescope Live subscribers will rece ive a special Zoom link via email on the day of the webinar\, ensuring a m ore personalized and engaging experience.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Stay Informed : Visit the Telescope Live Community Forum\n\n\n\n For more details on eac h webinar and updates on what to expect\, we encourage you to visit the \" Events\" section under the Telescope Live Community Forum.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\ n\n Watch at Your Convenience\n\n\n\n If you're unable to attend the live session\, fear not. The webinar recordings will be available exclusively f or our Silver plan members and above\, a few days after the event.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Mark the  18th of May on your calendars and join us to make s ure you don’t miss this great post-processing session!\n\n DTSTART:20240518T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Debrief with Mark Johnston DTSTAMP:20240408T080815Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:11-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="ERNESTO GUIDO":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n  \n\n\n\n Have you ever wondered what it takes to captur e the inspiring beauty of a solar eclipse? Or perhaps you've attempted to photograph one yourself and are looking to refine your skills. \n\n\n\n I f that’s the case\, join us for an exclusive webinar that will illuminat e the intricacies of solar eclipse photography from setup to the final stu nning image.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Webinar’s Details\n\n\n\n Title: Solar E clipse Debrief - Setting up\, capturing and processing solar eclipse data\ n\n\n\n Host: Alex Curry\, Co-Founder of Telescope Live\n\n\n\n Guest: Mar k Johnston\, APOD solar imager and NASA Solar System Ambassador\n\n\n\n Ti me &\; Date: Saturday\, the 13th of April at 6 PM UTC.\n\n\n\n Join awa rd winning solar astrophotographer Mark Johnston on a solar eclipse “deb rief” as he walks through his journey to Texas to setup and image the 20 24 total solar eclipse. \n\n\n\n Mark will discuss some of the particular steps and precautions he took to image the eclipse as well as some inside r information around preparing for a trip like this.\n\n\n\n Finally\, Mar k will briefly take you through some of the post-processing steps he took to create his stunning final image of the solar eclipse.\n\n This webinar is your chance to delve into the world of astrophotography with a focus on one of the most fascinating celestial events.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Open Acc ess to Knowledge: Streaming Across Platforms\n\n\n\n Our webinar will be l ive-streamed across YouTube and our Facebook page\, making it accessible t o all\, transcending the bounds of our subscriber base. This open access i nitiative allows every astronomy enthusiast\, including those not subscrib ed to Telescope Live\, to tune into our live sessions.\n\n\n\n https://bus iness.facebook.com/events/789279469777590/\n\n https://youtube.com/live/Vi TCIKl3L8A?feature=share\n\n\n\n \n\n Exclusive Telescope Live Subscriber I nteraction\n\n\n\n While we embrace a wider audience\, we reserve an exclu sive interactive experience for our subscribers. Telescope Live subscriber s will receive a special Zoom link via email on the day of the webinar\, e nsuring a more personalized and engaging experience.\n\n\n\n \n\n Stay Inf ormed: Visit the Telescope Live Community Forum\n\n\n\n For more details o n each webinar and updates on what to expect\, we encourage you to visit t he \"Events\" section under the Telescope Live Community Forum.\n\n\n\n \n \n Watch at Your Convenience\n\n\n\n If you're unable to attend the live s ession\, fear not. The webinar recordings will be available exclusively fo r our Silver plan members and above\, a few days after the event.\n\n\n\n \n\n Mark the 13th of April on your calendars and join us as we embark on this stellar journey!\n\n DTSTART:20240413T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Webinar: Finding hidden treasures in narrowband dat a with Sulphur-II luminance compositing DTSTAMP:20240228T152552Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:9-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n\n We are thrilled to announce an exclusive webinar that promises to redefine your approach to narrowband image processing. J oin us for a post-processing masterclass led by the renowned astrophotogra pher Nik Szymanek\, as he delves into a unique hybrid workflow integrating the powerful capabilities of Affinity Photo and PixInsight.\n\n\n\n Webin ar’s Details\n\n\n\n Title: Finding hidden treasures in narrowband data with Sulphur-II luminance compositing\n\n\n\n Host: Alex Curry\, Co-Founde r of Telescope Live\n\n\n\n Guest: Nik Szymanek\n\n\n\n Time &\; Date: Monday\, 11th of March at 6 PM UTC\n\n\n\n YouTube Link: https://youtube. com/live/8OsKZUITj_U?feature=share\n\n\n\n Facebook Link: https://busines s.facebook.com/events/3194317287379747/\n\n\n\n Hybrid Workflow Masterclas s: A Novel Approach to Narrowband Processing\n\n\n\n Nik Szymanek\, a UK-b ased astro-imager and deep sky image processing tutor\, is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of astrophotography. With years of experience and a passion for exploring the cosmos through the lens of advanced imaging tec hniques\, Nik has developed a novel approach that promises to add a new di mension to your astrophotography projects.\n\n\n\n In this upcoming webina r\, Nik will unveil his innovative method of using SII (Sulfur II) data as a luminance layer for narrowband images. This technique\, best suited for celestial objects with strong SII emissions\, offers a fresh perspective on the night sky's wonders\, revealing unprecedented depth and detail.\n\n \n\n What You Will Learn\n\n\n\n \n Understanding the Hybrid Workflow: Gr asp the fundamentals of combining Affinity Photo and PixInsight for a seam less post-processing experience.\n \n \n SII as Luminance: Learn the int ricacies of using SII data as a luminance layer\, including the selection of suitable targets and the adjustments required for optimal results.\n \n \n Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow Nik's detailed walkthrough of the entir e processing technique\, from initial data acquisition to the final touche s that bring your images to life.\n \n \n Interactive Q&\;A Session: H ave your questions answered directly by Nik during the webinar. Whether yo u're curious about the masterclass or have specific challenges in your own astrophotography projects\, this is your chance to gain insights from an expert.\n \n\n\n\n Open Access to Knowledge: Streaming Across Platforms\n\ n\n\n Our webinar will be live-streamed across YouTube and our Facebook pa ge\, making it accessible to all\, transcending the bounds of our subscrib er base. This open access initiative allows every astronomy enthusiast\, i ncluding those not subscribed to Telescope Live\, to tune into our live se ssions.\n\n\n\n Exclusive Telescope Live Subscriber Interaction\n\n\n\n Wh ile we embrace a wider audience\, we reserve an exclusive interactive expe rience for our subscribers. Telescope Live subscribers will receive a spec ial Zoom link via email on the day of the webinar\, ensuring a more person alized and engaging experience.\n\n\n\n Stay Informed: Visit the Telescope Live Community Forum\n\n\n\n For more details on each webinar and updates on what to expect\, we encourage you to visit the \"Events\" section unde r the Telescope Live Community Forum.\n\n\n\n Watch at Your Convenience\n\ n\n\n If you're unable to attend the live session\, fear not. The webinar recordings will be available exclusively for our Silver plan members and a bove\, a few days after the event.\n\n\n\n Mark the 11th of March on your calendars and join us to make sure you don’t miss this great post-proces sing session!\n\n DTSTART:20240311T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Take Part in the Last Telescope Live Monthly Contest (At Least Before the Launch of TL4) DTSTAMP:20240301T165334Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:10-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n As you might have read\, the March 2024 contest will be t he last one for a while (at least until we launch TL4 - the new version of the platform).\n\n\n\n However\, we're not stepping back in silence\; we' re making a grand exit with the most monumental contest Telescope Live has ever hosted\, in collaboration with Practical Astrophotography magazine.\ n\n\n\n A Partnership Like No Other\n\n\n\n Practical Astrophotography mag azine has partnered with us to bring this unprecedented contest to life.\n \n\n\n This contest isn't just another competition\; it's a chance to achi eve global recognition and showcase your work on an international stage.\n \n\n\n Unparalleled Prizes Await\n\n\n\n \n \n Cover Feature: The conte st winner will have their image featured on the cover of Practical Astroph otography magazine's May issue.\n \n \n \n \n An entire magazine page dedicated to you: The winner will also earn a spot in the \"Astrophotograp her Spotlight\" section\, where he will showcase other of his astro master pieces along with a brief bio.\n \n \n \n \n A Tangible Tribute: The w inner will receive a complimentary physical copy of the magazine featuring his artwork on the cover\, a testament to their skill and dedication.\n \n \n \n \n A Bounty of TL Credits: For the first time\, we're offering 250 TL credits\, valued at $375\, as the ultimate prize\, consolidating t he usual total prize pool into one monumental award.\n \n \n\n\n\n Honora ble Mention\n\n\n\n In addition to the grand prize\, we're thrilled to int roduce an Honorable Mention category\, where the winner of this category w ill have his work still featured in the magazine.\n\n\n\n This category ce lebrates the effort and creativity in processing\, offering a chance for a strophotographers at any skill level to be recognized and still be publish ed in Practical Astrophotography magazine.\n\n\n\n How to Participate\n\n\ n\n For this contest\, there will be only one winner - aside from the hono rable mention\, of course. For this reason\, the rules for this contest wi ll be more straightforward than those for past competitions.\n\n\n\n \n \ n Submission Deadline: Ensure your astro-picture is uploaded to our gall ery by April 7th at midnight Pacific Standard Time. Late submissions will not qualify.\n \n \n \n \n Tagging: Use the tag #BundleContestMar2024 when uploading your picture to ensure it's entered into the contest.\n \n \n\n\n\n This Month's Target\n\n\n\n The focus is on The Observation Bund les\, specifically NGC7000 captured with SPA-1-CMOS using the HSO filter s et. \n\n\n\n This bundle includes 11 One-Click Observations totaling 9.5 hours of exposure\, available for just 10.7 credits.\n\n\n\n You can find and download the dataset here\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n A Unique Opportunity\n\n\ n\n This contest represents not just an opportunity for extraordinary rewa rds but a celebration of our community's passion and skill. Whether you're a seasoned astrophotographer or just starting\, this contest is your chan ce to shine on an international stage.\n\n\n\n Don't miss out on this uniq ue opportunity to be part of Telescope Live and Practical Astrophotography magazine history!\n\n  \n\n\n\n The race to the cover of Practical Astro photography magazine begins now! \n\n\n\n Good luck to all of you and may the best astrophotographer win!\n\n DTSTART:20240229T230000Z DTEND:20240406T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The February 2024 Telescope Live Contests DTSTAMP:20240202T092623Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:8-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Caterina Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n\n Today\, we are announcing the new contests for F ebruary 2024!\n\n\n\n If you are new to our monthly contests\, you shoul d read the general rules first.\n\n\n\n And remember that these competit ions are for everybody! It is not a case that we have Expert and Beginner tiers… \n\n\n\n Moreover\, contests are the best way to improve and mon itor your skills\, having your work evaluated by our tutors (some of the b est astrophotographers you can find out there).\n\n\n\n So\, if you are a novice\, watch our tutorials dedicated to you and then throw yourself i nto the competition to put your abilities to the test.\n\n\n\n Instead\, i f you are an expert imager looking for some new techniques that might ge t you the sought-after award\, we have incredible resources also for you!  Browse the library and use the filters to select the difficulty level\ , tutor\, software\, etc.\n\n\n\n That said\, let’s see the definitions of the two contests for this month (and remember to check the general rul es before taking part in these contests)!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The One-Clic k Contest\n\n\n\n The One-Click Observation for the February 2024 Contest is the COMET 144P\, obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the LRGB filter set.\n\n \n\n Comet 144P is a periodic comet discovered in 1999 with a 5.5-year orb it. It's notable for its greenish glow\, likely due to cyanogen and diatom ic carbon. Studying it provides insights into solar system dynamics.\n\n\n \n You can grab and download the One-Click Observations by clicking here. \n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest\, remember to tag the picture you uplo ad with #OneClickContestFeb24 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level).\n\n\n\n The winners of the best pictu re in the One-Click Contest will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 25 credits prize (va lue $38) in the Beginner tier\n \n \n 50 credits prize (value $76) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The Bundle Contest\n\n\n\n The Observat ion Bundle for the February 2024 Contest is the NGC 3521 obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the LRGB filter set. It contains 8 One-Click Observations co rresponding to more than 8 hours of total exposure time.\n\n\n\n NGC 3521 is a spiral galaxy located in the Leo constellation. Discovered in 1784\, it exhibits a bright core and distinct spiral arms. Its structure offers v aluable insights into galactic evolution.\n\n\n\n You can see and grab thi s Observation Bundle by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest \, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestFeb24 and eit her #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level)\n \n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the Bundle Contest will receive: \n\n\n\n \n 75 credits prize (value $113) in the Beginner tier\n \n \n 1 00 credits prize (value $140) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n May the best a strophotographer win!\n\n DTSTART:20240131T230000Z DTEND:20240228T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The January 2024 Telescope Live Contests DTSTAMP:20240103T180250Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:7-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Caterina Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Today\, we are announcing the new contests for January 20 24!\n\n\n\n If you are new to our monthly contests\, you should read the general rules first.\n\n\n\n And remember that these competitions are fo r everybody! It is not a case that we have Expert and Beginner tiers… \ n\n\n\n Moreover\, contests are the best way to improve and monitor your s kills\, having your work evaluated by our tutors (some of the best astroph otographers you can find out there).\n\n\n\n So\, if you are a novice\,  watch our tutorials dedicated to you and then throw yourself into the com petition to put your abilities to the test.\n\n\n\n Instead\, if you are  an expert imager looking for some new techniques that might get you the s ought-after award\, we have incredible resources also for you! Browse the library and use the filters to select the difficulty level\, tutor\, so ftware\, etc.\n\n\n\n That said\, let’s see the definitions of the two c ontests for this month (and remember to check the general rules before t aking part in these contests)!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The One-Click Contest\n\ n\n\n The One-Click Observation for the January 2024 Contest is the IC 1 274\, obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the HSO filter set.\n\n\n\n IC 1274 is a n emission nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius. Its glowing cl ouds of gas and dust span approximately 15 light-years and are illuminated by the radiation of nearby young\, hot stars.\n\n\n\n You can grab and do wnload the One-Click Observations by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify fo r the contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #OneClickConte stJan24 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level).\n\n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the One-Click Co ntest will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 25 credits prize (value $38) in the Beginn er tier\n \n \n 50 credits prize (value $76) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\ n  \n\n\n\n The Bundle Contest\n\n\n\n The Observation Bundle for the Ja nuary 2024 Contest is the RCW19 obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the HSO filt er set. It contains 8 One-Click Observations corresponding to more than 7 hours of total exposure time.\n\n\n\n RCW 19 is a vast emission nebula in the constellation Vela. It houses young\, massive stars\, sculpting its lu minous gas and dust clouds across 40 light-years\, offering insight into s tellar birth and evolution.\n\n\n\n You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestJan24 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level)\n\n\n\n The win ners of the best picture in the Bundle Contest will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 7 5 credits prize (value $113) in the Beginner tier\n \n \n 100 credits pri ze (value $140) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n May the best astrophotograph er win!\n\n DTSTART:20231231T230000Z DTEND:20240130T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Webinar on Landscape Astrophotography with Our Friends F rom Stellar Xperiences DTSTAMP:20231206T120326Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:6-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Caterina Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n \n\n\n\n Links to the live\n\n\n\n \n Telescope Live You Tube Channel ->\; https://youtube.com/live/UtTeJEelHBI?feature=share\n \n \n Telescope Live Facebook Page ->\; https://business.facebook.com /events/680245467595893/\n \n\n\n\n Join us for an enthralling webinar on landscape astrophotography hosted by the experts at Stellar Xperiences. Wi th more than 30 years of combined expertise in photography\, the team is r eady to guide you through this mesmerising intersection of the cosmos and terrestrial landscapes.\n\n\n\n Webinar’s Details\n\n\n\n Title: From Ea rth to the Cosmos: Mastering the Art of Landscape Astrophotography with St ellar Xperiences\n\n\n\n Host: Alex Curry\, Co-Founder of Telescope Live\n \n\n\n Guest: Mustafà Aydin &\; Okan Bozat from Stellar Xperiences\n\n \n\n Time &\; Date: Saturday\, 16th December at 6 PM UTC\n\n\n\n What Y ou Will Learn:\n\n\n\n Planning for Success: Uncover the art of planning y our astrophotography adventures. Learn how to pick the perfect location an d timing\, considering factors such as weather conditions and astronomical phenomena. This segment is tailored to give you the essential knowledge f or orchestrating successful landscape shoots.\n\n\n\n Capturing the Cosmic Canvas: Master the technical intricacies of landscape astrophotography. D iscover the optimal camera settings\, exposure techniques\, and the use of specialized equipment like star trackers and filters. Aimed at enhancing your proficiency in capturing the enigmatic beauty of the night sky. \n\n \n\n Post-Processing Techniques: Dive into the transformative world of lan dscape astrophotography post-processing. Learn to accentuate details\, bal ance colors\, and bring out the essence of the celestial in your images. G et hands-on with various post-processing tools and techniques designed to refine and elevate your skills. \n\n\n\n Additionally\, the webinar will tackle common challenges faced in landscape astrophotography\, offering ta ngible solutions and tips to overcome them. This includes navigating issue s like light pollution\, unpredictable weather\, and equipment quirks to e nsure a seamless post-processing experience.\n\n\n\n Special Feature: Raw vs Processed - A Comparative Journey. Experience the magic of post-process ing with a side-by-side comparison of raw and processed images. Witness th e dramatic transformation from initial captures to awe-inspiring astrophot ography masterpieces. Understand the vast potential of post-processing in enhancing and expressing the splendor of the night sky.\n\n\n\n Open Acces s to Knowledge: Streaming Across Platforms\n\n\n\n Our webinar will be liv e-streamed across YouTube and our Facebook page\, making it accessible to all\, transcending the bounds of our subscriber base. This open access ini tiative allows every astronomy enthusiast\, including those not subscribed to Telescope Live\, to tune into our live sessions.\n\n  \n\n\n\n Exclus ive Telescope Live Subscriber Interaction\n\n\n\n While we embrace a wider audience\, we reserve an exclusive interactive experience for our subscri bers. Telescope Live subscribers will receive a special Zoom link via emai l on the day of the webinar\, ensuring a more personalized and engaging ex perience.\n\n \n\n Stay Informed: Visit the Telescope Live Community Forum \n\n\n\n For more details on each webinar and updates on what to expect\, we encourage you to visit the \"Events\" section under the Telescope Live Community Forum.\n\n\n\n Watch at Your Convenience\n\n\n\n If you're unabl e to attend the live session\, fear not. The webinar recordings will be av ailable exclusively for our Silver plan members and above\, a few days aft er the event.\n\n\n\n Mark Saturday\, 16th December on your calendars and join us to make sure you don’t miss this great post-processing session!\ n\n DTSTART:20231216T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The December 2023 Telescope Live Contests DTSTAMP:20231201T143543Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:5-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Caterina Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Today\, we are announcing the new contests for December 2 023!\n\n\n\n If you are new to our monthly contests\, you should read the general rules first.\n\n\n\n And remember that these competitions are for everybody! It is not a case that we have Expert and Beginner tiers… \n \n\n\n Moreover\, contests are the best way to improve and monitor your sk ills\, having your work evaluated by our tutors (some of the best astropho tographers you can find out there).\n\n\n\n So\, if you are a novice\, w atch our tutorials dedicated to you and then throw yourself into the comp etition to put your abilities to the test.\n\n\n\n Instead\, if you are a n expert imager looking for some new techniques that might get you the so ught-after award\, we have incredible resources also for you! Browse the library and use the filters to select the difficulty level\, tutor\, soft ware\, etc.\n\n\n\n That said\, let’s see the definitions of the two con tests for this month (and remember to check the general rules before taki ng part in these contests)!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The One-Click Contest\n\n\n \n The One-Click Observation for the December 2023 Contest is the NGC 313 2\, obtained with CHI-3-CCD in the LRGB filter set.\n\n\n\n NGC 3132\, the Eight-Burst Nebula\, is a striking planetary nebula in Vela constellation \, 2\,000 light-years away. Its symmetrical shape resembles a butterfly\, formed by a dying star shedding its outer layers.\n\n\n\n You can grab and download the One-Click Observations by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #OneClickCo ntestDec23 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out y our skill level).\n\n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the One-Click Contest will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 25 credits prize (value $38) in the Beg inner tier\n \n \n 50 credits prize (value $76) in the Expert tier\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\n The Bundle Contest\n\n\n\n The Observation Bundle for the  December 2023 Contest is the RCW16 obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the HSO filter set. It contains 12 One-Click Observations corresponding to more t han 12 hours of total exposure time.\n\n\n\n RCW 16 is a vast emission neb ula in the Milky Way\, situated in the constellation Vela. It's a stellar nursery\, hosting clusters of young\, massive stars\, emitting colorful ga ses and sculpting the cosmic landscape.\n\n\n\n You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestDec23 and eithe r #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill level)\n\n \n\n The winners of the best picture in the Bundle Contest will receive:\n \n\n\n \n 75 credits prize (value $113) in the Beginner tier\n \n \n 100 credits prize (value $140) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n May the best ast rophotographer win!\n\n DTSTART:20231130T230000Z DTEND:20231230T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unveiling the Ariel Mission - The Future of Exoplanets Resea rch DTSTAMP:20231115T180838Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:4-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Caterina Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Links to the live\n\n\n\n \n Telescope Live YouTube Chan nel ->\; https://youtube.com/live/0HGZuvyN24o?feature=share\n \n \n Te lescope Live Facebook Page ->\; https://fb.me/e/4QxP2TWDe\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n We're delighted to build upon our refreshed Monthly Webinar ser ies by introducing a session specifically designed to address a pivotal as pect of narrowband processing:\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Unveiling the Ariel Miss ion - The Future of Exoplanets Research\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n When: Saturday\ , 25th of November at 6 PM UTC\n\n Host: Alex Curry\, Co-Founder of Teles cope Live\n\n Guest: Anastasia Kokori\, Public Engagement Officer at Centr e for Space Exochemistry Data\, UC\n\n\n\n Webinar’s description: In th e boundless expanse of the universe\, humanity's quest to understand world s beyond our own Earth continues to captivate and inspire. It is with grea t excitement that we announce our upcoming webinar\, \"Unveiling the Ariel Mission - The Future of Exoplanets Research\,\" a journey into the heart of celestial discovery. This enlightening presentation\, scheduled for Sat urday\, 25th November at 6 PM UTC\, will delve into the current state and future prospects of exoplanet research.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Spotlight on Ar iel: A Mission to Decode Exoplanet Mysteries\n\n\n\n The spotlight will be on the European Space Agency's Ariel space mission\, set for launch in 20 29. Ariel stands out as the first mission dedicated to the detailed measur ement of the chemical compositions of numerous exoplanets\, marking a sign ificant leap in our cosmic exploration.\n\n\n\n At the core of Ariel's mis sion is the ambition to study a vast and varied sample of exoplanets orbit ing different types of stars. This pioneering venture seeks answers to som e of the most profound questions in astronomy:\n\n\n\n \n \n What are t he constituents of exoplanets?\n \n \n \n \n How do planets and planet ary systems originate and evolve?\n \n \n \n \n What is the nature of the evolution of planets and their atmospheres over time?\n \n \n\n\n\n T he ExoClock Project\n\n\n\n Ariel's ambitious endeavor to observe approxim ately 1000 transiting exoplanets hinges on the accurate prediction of thei r transit times. Here\, the role of small and medium-scale telescopes beco mes crucial. This is where the ExoClock project\, spearheaded by Anastasia Kokori and Angelos Tsiaras\, comes into play. This open\, integrated proj ect aims to monitor the ephemerides of the Ariel planets\, offering a uniq ue opportunity for everyone—professional and amateur astronomers\, as we ll as public enthusiasts—to contribute significantly to this monumental mission.\n\n\n\n Open Access to Knowledge: Streaming Across Platforms\n\n\ n\n Our webinar will be live-streamed across YouTube and our Facebook page \, making it accessible to all\, transcending the bounds of our subscriber base. This open access initiative allows every astronomy enthusiast\, inc luding those not subscribed to Telescope Live\, to tune into our live sess ions.\n\n\n\n Exclusive Telescope Live Subscriber Interaction\n\n\n\n Whil e we embrace a wider audience\, we reserve an exclusive interactive experi ence for our subscribers. Telescope Live subscribers will receive a specia l Zoom link via email on the day of the webinar\, ensuring a more personal ized and engaging experience.\n\n\n\n Stay Informed: Visit the Telescope L ive Community Forum\n\n\n\n For more details on each webinar and updates o n what to expect\, we encourage you to visit the \"Events\" section under the Telescope Live Community Forum.\n\n\n\n Watch at Your Convenience\n\n\ n\n If you're unable to attend the live session\, fear not. The webinar re cordings will be available exclusively for our Silver plan members and abo ve\, a few days after the event.\n\n\n\n Mark the 25th of November on your calendars and join us as we embark on this interstellar journey\, explori ng the mysteries of exoplanets and their intriguing worlds!\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART:20231125T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The October 2023 Telescope Live Contests DTSTAMP:20231019T143811Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Mentore Giorgetti":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Today\, we are announcing the new contests for October 20 23!\n\n\n\n If you are new to our monthly contests\, you should read the general rules first.\n\n\n\n And remember that these competitions are for everybody! It is not a case that we have Expert and Beginner tiers… \n\ n\n\n Moreover\, contests are the best way to  improve and monitor your s kills\, having your work evaluated by our tutors (some of the best astroph otographers you can find out there).\n\n\n\n So\, if you are a novice\,  watch our tutorials dedicated to you and then throw yourself into the com petition to put your abilities to the test.\n\n\n\n Instead\, if you are  an expert imager looking for some new techniques that might get you the s ought-after award\, we have incredible resources also for you! Browse the library and use the filters to select the difficulty level\, tutor\, sof tware\, etc.\n\n\n\n That said\, let’s see the definitions of the two co ntests for this month (and remember to check the general rules before tak ing part in these contests)!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The One-Click Contest\n\n\ n\n The One-Click Observation for the October 2023 Contest is the SH2 86 \, obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the HSO filter set.\n\n\n\n Sh2-86 is a fa int emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It's often as sociated with open star cluster NGC 6823. Sh2-86 exhibits colourful gas an d dust structures illuminated by the embedded young stars.\n\n\n\n You can grab and download the One-Click Observations by clicking here.\n\n\n\n T o qualify for the contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #O neClickContestOct23 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to f ind out your skill level).\n\n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the One-Click Contest will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 25 credits prize (value $38) i n the Beginner tier\n \n \n 50 credits prize (value $76) in the Expert ti er\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The Bundle Contest\n\n\n\n The Observation Bundle for the October 2023 Contest is the HORSEHEAD NEBULA B33 obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the HSO filter set. It contains 15 One-Click Observations c orresponding to more than 15 hours of total exposure time.\n\n\n\n Horsehe ad Nebula\, or B33\, is an iconic dark nebula in Orion. Its silhouette res embles a horse's head\, created by obscuring interstellar dust. It's a pop ular target for astrophotography and stargazing.\n\n\n\n You can see and g rab this Observation Bundle by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #BundleContestOct23 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your skill l evel)\n\n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the Bundle Contest will r eceive:\n\n\n\n \n 75 credits prize (value $113) in the Beginner tier\n \ n \n 100 credits prize (value $140) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n May the best astrophotographer win!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Let’s give a round of appl ause to all the winners who are going to enjoy the honors and the prizes!\ n\n\n\n  One-Click Observation Contest Winners \n\n\n\n \n Beginner: S H2-86 by Michael Bernas\n \n \n Expert: SH2-86 by Jarmo Ruuth\n \n\n\n\n  Observation Bundle Contest Winners \n\n\n\n \n Beginner: HORSEHEAD N EBULA B33 by Lucian Nicu\n \n \n Expert: HORSEHEAD NEBULA B33 by Eduardo Barbosa\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The November 2023 Telescope Live Contests DTSTAMP:20231103T144501Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:3-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Caterina Rocchetto":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Today\, we are announcing the new contests for November 2 023!\n\n\n\n If you are new to our monthly contests\, you should read the general rules first.\n\n\n\n And remember that these competitions are for everybody! It is not a case that we have Expert and Beginner tiers… \n \n\n\n Moreover\, contests are the best way to  improve and monitor your skills\, having your work evaluated by our tutors (some of the best astrop hotographers you can find out there).\n\n\n\n So\, if you are a novice\,  watch our tutorials dedicated to you and then throw yourself into the c ompetition to put your abilities to the test.\n\n\n\n Instead\, if you are  an expert imager looking for some new techniques that might get you the sought-after award\, we have incredible resources also for you! Browse t he library and use the filters to select the difficulty level\, tutor\, s oftware\, etc.\n\n\n\n That said\, let’s see the definitions of the two contests for this month (and remember to check the general rules before t aking part in these contests)!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The One-Click Contest\n\ n\n\n The One-Click Observation for the November 2023 Contest is the M72\ , obtained with CHI-1-CMOS in the LRGB filter set.\n\n\n\n M72 is a globul ar star cluster located in the constellation Aquarius. It's around 53\,000 light-years from Earth and contains densely packed\, ancient stars\, esti mated to be around 10-13 billion years old.\n\n\n\n You can grab and downl oad the One-Click Observations by clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for t he contest\, remember to tag the picture you upload with #OneClickContestN ov23 and either #Expert or #Beginner (check this page to find out your sk ill level).\n\n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the One-Click Conte st will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 25 credits prize (value $38) in the Beginner tier\n \n \n 50 credits prize (value $76) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n The Bundle Contest\n\n\n\n The Observation Bundle for the Nove mber 2023 Contest is the NGC 247 obtained with CHI-1-CCD in the LRGB fil ter set. It contains 14 One-Click Observations corresponding to more than 24 hours of total exposure time.\n\n\n\n NGC 247 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus\, approximately 11 million light-years away from Eart h. It features a prominent central bar and exhibits ongoing star formation within its arms.\n\n\n\n You can see and grab this Observation Bundle by   clicking here.\n\n\n\n To qualify for the contest\, remember to tag th e picture you upload with #BundleContestNov23 and either #Expert or #Begin ner (check this page to find out your skill level)\n\n\n\n The winners of the best picture in the Bundle Contest will receive:\n\n\n\n \n 75 credi ts prize (value $113) in the Beginner tier\n \n \n 100 credits prize (val ue $140) in the Expert tier\n \n\n\n\n May the best astrophotographer win! \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Post-Processing Webinar with Peter Jenkins - Master ing Star Colour in Narrowband Imaging DTSTAMP:20231020T110307Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:2-1-10dba56f1fea508d34cc9839485c247b@community.telescope.live ORGANIZER;CN="Mentore Giorgetti":marco@telescope.live DESCRIPTION:\n Links to the live\n\n\n\n \n Telescope Live YouTube Chan nel ->\; https://youtube.com/live/tA6HzLYocdA?feature=share \n \n \n T elescope Live Facebook Page ->\; https://business.facebook.com/events/1 007433980540267/\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n We're delighted to build upon our r efreshed Monthly Webinar series by introducing a session specifically desi gned to address a pivotal aspect of narrowband processing:\n\n\n\n  \n\n\ n\n Mastering Star Colour in Narrowband Imaging with Peter Jenkins\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n When: Saturday\, 28th of October at 6 PM UTC\n\n\n\n Webinar ’s description: Narrowband imaging offers its unique challenges\, partic ularly when representing star colours. Often\, assigning filters to specif ic colours can distort the genuine appearance of the stars being captured. In this webinar\, our esteemed tutor and world-renowned astrophotographer \, Peter Jenkins\, will share his profound expertise on how to accurately separate and colour stars while preserving the integrity of your chosen ne bula colour palette.\n\n  \n\n\n\n A Reminder About Our Open Format Updat e\n\n\n\n \n \n Open Access for All: Our webinars are now freely access ible\, streaming live on both YouTube and Facebook. Links for these will b e available on all our social media platforms on the event day. If you kno w someone  who might be interested in this event\, feel free to share the link to this event with them.\n \n \n \n \n Enhanced Interaction for Subscribers: Subscribers will receive an exclusive Zoom link on the webina r day\, ensuring a richer\, more intimate learning experience.\n \n \n \n \n Mark your calendars: You can now finally save the event on your per sonal calendar to make sure you don’t miss it. All you have to do is to click here.\n \n \n \n \n Webinars recordings: If you won’t be able to attend the live\, you will have the possibility to watch the recordings as soon as these will be uploaded in our Tutorials Section - but only if you are a Silver or above subscriber.\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Prepare to delve deeper into the techniques and nuances of star colour in narrowband processing with Peter Jenkins\, and enhance your astrophotography skills. \n\n\n\n Important reminder: Keep an eye on your inbox as we'll be sending you the exclusive Zoom link to access the webinar. Ensure you have the ne cessary setup ready to make the most of this interactive session.\n\n  \n \n\n\n Meet Peter Jenkins\n\n\n\n Want to find out more about Peter Jenkin s\, watch his other tutorials\, admire his stunning images\, or get in tou ch with him?\n\n\n\n You can do all of the above by clicking the button be low to navigate to his profile!\n\n DTSTART:20231028T180000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR