Sunny with a chance of electron precipitation: Space Weather and what it means to you

Speaker: Don Hampton, Research Associate Professor
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

RASC Vancouver

Bio:

Don is a Research Faculty member at the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks. He received an undergraduate degree in Physics at U. Texas, Austin, and Masters and PhD at UAF. He worked 10 years at Ball Aerospace, including as a systems engineer on the instruments for the NASA Deep Impact project to comet Tempel I. He returned to UAF in 2006 and have been working on aspects of aurora research, primarily in optics, but also using radar, satellite and sounding rocket data.

Abstract:

Not only does the sun power our biological and climate world, it also affects the geospace above our atmosphere, by creating an electrically charged region called the ionosphere, drive the aurora and create what is now known as Space Weather. In this talk you will learn about the sources (spoiler alert, it’s the sun), and consequences of space weather and how we study it and try to predict its consequences.

About our Events:

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Join this event via Zoom on Thursday January 13th, 2021 @ 7:30 pm PST (10:30 EST). 

A Special Evening for Aspiring Astrophotographers - Deep-Space Astrophotography: Proven Methods for Better Images

Speaker: Trevor Jones (AstroBackyard)

RASC Mississauga

Description: Trevor will explain how he has been able to collect better images from the city than he thought were possible. From recommended filters to advanced processing techniques, see why APOD-worthy images are possible from the backyard.

BIOGRAPHY: Trevor Jones, also known as AstroBackyard, is an experienced amateur astrophotographer and content creator who shares his years of experience and knowledge with others to help improve their skills in astrophotography.  Before AstroBackyard, Trevor spent many years as a graphic designer, marketer and creative director and has since used these skills to create a brand around the hobby of astrophotography. Trevor is known for his beginner-level approach to explaining astrophotography and has been involved in the greater community as a photography contest judge, public speaker and dark-sky advocate.Trevor is from Niagara, Ontario Canada and enjoys camping with his family and running. For more information visit astrobackyard.com or follow AstroBackyard Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @AstroBackyard.

This talk will take place on Friday January 14th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm EST.

Join Via Zoom HERE!