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(Interest List) Webinar NP111 - Catching the Moon (and the sun)

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This is the INTEREST LIST for the Catching the Moon Webinar. Join this interest list and you will be notified when the next webinar is scheduled - this is NOT the actual webinar.

You will be seated at your computer in the comfort of your home or office for this event.

Have you wanted to capture the moon "right where you want it" but weren't sure how? If you know you could resort to photo editing and fake it but you'd rather get the real deal then this class is for you.

Steven will demonstrate how to determine when and where to go to capture an image like the Moon over Lick Observatory (below), or the moon at the Transamerica Building (left) or the sun shining through a portal in the Pacific Ocean (below).

This is a Webinar so you can conveniently attend from your computer at work or home anywhere in the world.

In this 90 minute Webinar, you will be introduced to several free (and almost free) tools that you can use to plan a moon (or sun) shot - including a tool written by Steven and made available only to attendees. One indispensable tool covered in detail is the Photographer's Ephemeris by Stephen Trainor.

Steven will show how to plan a moon or solar "contact" shot. How to use the moon to illuminate your foreground, how the presence of the moon affects photos of the night sky, how to find information about interesting celestial events, how to find compelling locations for "alignment" images, and what camera settings you need to get it all exposed just right.

How many of these questions can you answer? The answers will tremendously help you capture the moon when and where you want it.

1. By definition a new moon is when what occurs?
2. What time of day is it when the Full moon rises?
3. How big (in angular degrees) is the moon? What focal length lens would you need to fill the frame with a shot of the moon?
4. How many days are there in a lunar cycle?
5. By approximately how much does the moonrise time change from one day to the next?
8. A full moon, directly overhead in the sky requires approximately what length of exposure at f/9, ISO 200 to preserve detail? How long would that exposure need to be for a fully eclipsed moon?
9. How long does it take for the moon to move it's full diameter in the sky?

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

You should have a decently fast internet connection! Dial-up won't work for audio or the data content.

We recommend that you use your computer microphone and speakers to talk and listen so you must at least have speakers. My recommendation is get a headset for this if you do not already have one. Specifically I suggest getting a Plantronics headset with a microphone and a USB connection. Such headsets can be found at Best Buy for from $25 and up. USB headsets with microphone can be used with Skype and many other online games, and calling tools. They come in many styles include behind the head and over the head, single ear, open ear and closed. Most laptops include speakers and microphones but the audio quality of these is generally very poor. Some webcams also include built in microphones but generally the quality of those is poor.

Don't have a microphone? That's OK, too... you can interact through text chat and you can use your iPad (or Android) smart phone.

Refunds? - we don't offer them. Read here for why.

Want to register after registration has closed? Sorry, we don't do that. Read here for more.

To Join the Webinar...

There will be yet ONE MORE step you'll have to take (we wish we could eliminate it, but at the moment we can't). After registration closes we will send you an email with instructions on how to get the webinar access code and any additional materials hints and tips to make your Webinar a success. IF you are not allowing emails, do not check, or have allowed our informative non-spammy emails to go into your SPAM bin, you may not get the information. So please: add "[masked]" and "[masked]" to you contact list. By the way, HotMail and AOL are notorious for dropping lots of valid email.

Questions
1. Will there be a recording of the webinar in case I want to listen again?
  Possibly, at an additional cost. Some of our past Webinars are available in the StarCircleAcademy.com Store
2. Will you repeat this webinar? When?
  Most likely. But we make no guarantees.
3. Where should I send any questions I have?
  During the webinar we will let you know where to send your questions. If you have a question before the webinar, please post it in the comments below.
4. What about notes, can I get notes?
  See the answer to 1. Sometimes we have notes and make them available for free or at a small additional charge.

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robert

Hi Steven, I purchased the video from the store last night and was wondering if the offer to evaluate a TPE calculation was valid for those that purchase the video too or just for those present for the actual webinar. If it's any consolation, I would make sure and be very clear and concise when presenting the calcualtions.

Regards,

Robert

0 · March 16
- Steven Christenson
  
  Just noticed your question. The answer is yes, with sufficient advance notice and full details. You'll also have to include your Transaction Number with your request.
  
  0 · April 11
Kimberly Stefanac

I need help to understand this program tpe

0 · April 11
- Steven Christenson
  
  You're in the right place. We cover TPE and much more!
  
  0 · April 11
Kathryn

I am interested in this webinar when it is scheduled again. Is this the manner in which we express our interest?

0 · April 5
- Steven Christenson
  
  Join the list. The next Webinar is May 9th http://events.starcir...
  
  0 · April 5
John Ashley

Intersted

0 · March 19
David Kerbyson

New to the group and looks like a good place to start!

0 · February 22
Christine Certo

The more photos I see from StarCircleAcademy, the more I want to do this type of photography. I'm supposed to be studying portraiture but this draws me more and more.

1 · August 26
Gail Miller Berreman

Really looking forward to repeating this great webinar. Great shooting with you in the Bristlecone Pines/

0 · August 25

76 attending

Steven Christenson

Instructor / Founder, Organizer

Event Host

Hey. I love the night sky. You can read all about me at http://blog.starc...... more
Kimberly Stefanac

I have had a passion for dusk and night photography. I found out about tpe from another meet up group.... more
Pamela Almoustine Bradford

planning to spontaneously combust on my 120th birthday.
Willa

I'm an amateur photographer with lots of enthusiasm. I'm looking forward to meeting some great folks... more
Alex Mehkago

Hi. I'm a fourth year medical student, born in Cuba and living in Cape Cod.
Ling

I have strong passion to photography and would like to make friends with same interests.
Dennis James

Just been shooting for 6 years and loving going on workshops. Have attended a couple of night workshops... more
John Ashley

My split personalities spend equal time chasing photography and biology. Professional photographer since... more
Don Bonnett

I get out to shoot whenever I can. I really like being outdoors. more
David Kerbyson

Just attended the intervalometer meeting last night and was very pleased to see such a knowledgable and... more
AJ Valdez

I am an amateur photographer and I would love to join this group and meet people who share the same interest... more
Fernando

Ready to learn
Walker

ALUMNUS, Moonatic

The old, slow, round guy with real love for photography. I love landscapes, both day and night.
david

Hi i am David new to many aspects of lightpainting night photos etc
jane call

lifetime photog--enjoy a good capture
F4Lens

join to learn and have some fun with night photography
Tom Spring

I am based in Washington, DC but am never there. I always spend two or three months of the year in Point... more
Vinay T

An amateur-pro photographer with a keen interest in low-light and long exposure photography.
Nabeel Kamboh

Nabeel
Michael Stock

Amateur, I just love taking photos. Classroom is not a good learning environment for me. I’m hoping my... more
A. J.

Astro & IR photography are areas of special interest. I enjoy meeting kindred souls for local photography... more
art fernandez

I'm a native of Carmel, California, & photographing since 1978. My interest in photography was sparked... more
Connie Cooper-Edwards

Hi my name is Connie & I love photography! I love taking any kind of images & want to learn night photography... more
Sergey Konozenko

An amateur photographer
Cam Monk

Have been taking pictures for 6 decades. There is always more to learn.
Bob Taylor

I have had an interest in landscapes, travel and nature photography for the past 15 years. Since my retirement... more
C. Vandenberg

SCA is the best!
Terry

I have been night imaging for awhile but there is always more to learn. This looks like a great place... more
Michelle Kiba

I'm intersted in meeting others that share the love of capturing light and moments in time. A little... more
Adil E

Hello
Alan Siegle

I have been involved in photography for more than 35 years and use natural light. My interest in night... more
Tejpal Chadha

I have taken a lot of shots of sun set and sun rise and few moon shots. Want to know more. more
gloria

I'm interested in both photography and astronomy. Would like to learn astrophotography.
Julie Ducharme

Hi! I'm Julie, I'm a biomedical photographer in Boston, MA with an interest in picking up astrophotography... more
Sam

Hi My name is Sam. I shoot with Nikon D7000 and an aspiring photographer.
Samir V.

I enjoy photography and I am playing with my new Canon T2i and new lenses.
Lisa

Newbee
Mean-fonn (Francis) Lee

A guy love photography, and like to explore different type of photography more
surya

This is Surya
Stephen Vance

Longtime daytime photographer with TONS of night shooting experience ... only it's almost all been indoors... more
Paul M

I recently purchased a spotting scope in preparation for photographing an upcoming eclipse. I want to... more
Gianine Figliozzi

Amateur astronomer, beginning photographer
Daniela Buhr

Astrophotographer

Night photography is such a huge field, it just never gets boring. So I try to learn and understand more... more
Sun-Yo

Alumnus: NP111

Hi Steven, I've always enjoyed your meetup from the Bay Area Night Photography. My interest is primarily... more
A.M. Ruttle

Based in northwestern Wyoming, sometimes in other parts of the world.
Chris Pedersen

Photo enthusiast and part- time pro.
Rony Sagy

A relatively new but excited photographer from San Francisco.
marsha kirschbaum

StarTrailer, Milky Way Addict

I am an amateur photographer who is looking for a group to share skills with and hopefully get better... more
Mark Robert Miller

Old-school film guy who made the jump to light speed (digital) and loving the new medium. Am also further... more
Emmanuel

I have been into night photography for several years, mostly but not limited to urban.
Gerry Kwok

Gerry Kwok, from Palo Alto, CA. Interested in landscape and travel photography. Would like to meet... more
Gail Miller Berreman

I am a passionate, amateur photographer. Since I was introduced to the wonders of photography in 2003,... more
Liz Hanks

I've been an underwater photographer for about 20 years and enjoy topside photography as well. I just... more
Joolz Haugen

Photography obsessed - especially in the dark and other magic light times
Christopher Tio

I'm interested in astrophotography and other long exposure type shooting. Would be great to learn the... more
Victoria

I am a visual artist who recently took up digital photography as a hobby
Ravi

Alumnus: NP111, NP150

Hello ...
Jen

Alumnus: NP111, AP101

Love night photography
Bob Nastasi

Moonatic

Hello!
Donna Willey

Hi, my name is Donna and I live in the eastern Sierra's in Mammoth Lakes. I've lived here 11 years which... more
Jeff Green

I'm a amateur photographer with interests in many types of photography, e.g. night, macro, action, landscape,... more
michelle hekle

Astrophotographer

Enjoy nature photography. Love to try and learn new things in photography and post processing. more
Paul Tran

My name is Duy Duy Tran and I'm a Vietnamese student currently studying MPH at Australia. I've just... more
Tony Bell

Astrophotographer

Originally from Oklahoma, now living in the state of Washington. I love taking photos and being creative.... more
Tawny Marie

I love astronomy and the bay area. I also enjoy photography. It's nice to see a group that combines... more
Kartik Ramanathan

I am an hobbyist who loves to travel and take photos of the places I visit. I am interested in trying... more
Amy Sandidge

Hi, I am primarily a pet photographer but I am interested in learning more about night time photography.
May

Hi!
Renee

I am an amateur landscape photographer who would like to do more night photography
Mary Miller

Alumnus: NP111, AP101, NP150

Night photography, my favorite thing!
David J. Gubernick

I love photography and learning new skills and areas of interest.
Kalyan Kumar

I am a amateur photographer exploring photography.
Christine Certo

Hobbyist right now but would love to become a professional photographer eventually. I don't have any... more
Javier

New to night photography and even newer to HDRI - I'm ready!
Shiva

Beginner photographer mainly interested in landscapes right now.
Ali M.

Bay Area hobbyist interested in night photography

2 not attending

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Anuradha Selvarajan

Hello, I found this meet up group from a webiner today. Sounds very interesting!
Val B.

I am a photographer and filmmaker in San Francisco Bay Area. My photograph emphasizes on nature, travel,... more

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This is the INTEREST LIST for the Catching the Moon Webinar. Join this interest list and you will be notified when the next webinar is scheduled - this is NOT the actual webinar.

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