Tracking the Light: An Introduction to Photometry
Advertisement
Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle
Ever wonder how astronomers catch a star flickering, an exoplanet crossing its sun, or an asteroid tumbling through space — all just by tracking changes in brightness? That's photometry, and it's one of the most accessible ways for amateur astronomers to contribute real data to ongoing research. This class introduces the concepts and methods behind photometry and shows you how to get involved in citizen science projects tracking asteroids, supernovae, exoplanets, and binary stars. Whether you have your own astrophotography equipment or want to use publicly available data, this class is for you!
Class level: Intermediate - This class assumes basic knowledge of astronomy and telescopes.
Classes will be held in-person at the observatory. Pricing details are below:
Non-members
$25/class
Members
$20/class
Student (with valid ID)
$10/class
Ever wonder how astronomers catch a star flickering, an exoplanet crossing its sun, or an asteroid tumbling through space — all just by tracking changes in brightness? That's photometry, and it's one of the most accessible ways for amateur astronomers to contribute real data to ongoing research. This class introduces the concepts and methods behind photometry and shows you how to get involved in citizen science projects tracking asteroids, supernovae, exoplanets, and binary stars. Whether you have your own astrophotography equipment or want to use publicly available data, this class is for you!
Class level: Intermediate - This class assumes basic knowledge of astronomy and telescopes.
Classes will be held in-person at the observatory. Pricing details are below:
Non-members
$25/class
Members
$20/class
Student (with valid ID)
$10/class
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Pl,Cincinnati,OH,United States, Norwood
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherDr. Wes Ryle - Cincinnati Observatory Astronomer
