Learn how to safely photograph one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights. Photo by Fraser GoffPEEC News:
Want to make this year’s solar eclipse an experience to remember?
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, come to the Los Alamos Nature Center for an overview of the upcoming eclipse, followed by a fascinating photography tutorial.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Rick Wallace and Fraser Goff about eclipse geometry, safe solar viewing, and more. Whether you are traveling to the zone of totality or staying in New Mexico, this is the perfect chance to master solar photography without the use of a telescope.
Discover the equipment, cameras, and filters involved, as well as how to utilize them safely. You won’t want to miss this informative presentation, which is jointly sponsored by the Los Alamos Photo Club and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
Rick Wallace has a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of California at Santa Cruz (Lick Observatory), with concentration in numerical calculations of stellar explosions, nuclear fusion, and formation of the elements. He has also served as a staff member at Los Alamos National Laboratory for over 30 years.
Fraser and Cathy Goff are retired geologists who worked for 25+ years for the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the US Geological Survey, respectively. They are experts on the magmatic evolution of the Valles Caldera and the development of the geothermal system. Astrophotography is one of their hobbies.
For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460.
