Wycombe Astronomy Society (WAS)
What's On
If you are not a member of Wycombe Astronomical Society,
you are welcome to attend any of our meetings on a trial basis and with no charge.
Our hope is, therefore, to encouraging new members to join our Society.
Wed 16 Mar
|Amersham
Nik Szymanek ‘Astrophotography’
Time & Location
16 Mar 2016, 20:00
Amersham, Barracks Hill, Amersham, Coleshill, Amersham HP7 0LN, UK
About the Event
Nik Szymanek, is a prolific Astrophotographer, sky photographer, musician (rock drummer) and astronomy writer, based in Essex, England. He is especially known for his stunning deep sky CCD images and his contributions to education and public outreach. He collaborates with professional astronomers and works with big telescopes located at La Palma in the Canary Islands, and at the Hawaii Islands.His imaging and image-processing abilities brought him the Amateur Achievement Award of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in 2004. He publishes his pictures in astronomical magazines and has written a books on astrophotography called “Infinity Rising” and “Shooting Stars”. The ‘Astrophotography curious’ amongst you really shouldn’t miss this one!