Getting Started with Astronomical Spectroscopy - CANCELED

Astronomical spectroscopy is the study of the electromagnetic spectrum of stars and other celestial objects through a spectroscope. Spectroscopy is one of the best tools we have for deciphering the chemical and physical properties of the universe, and is the backbone of modern astrophysical research. In fact, about 75% of all data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope is spectra!

In this presentation/workshop, Carl will give us an introduction to astronomical spectroscopy and why we should be interested in it, describe and show the typical equipment and software available to amateur astronomers to perform spectrographic analysis, and show examples of his research, giving you the information you need to get you started in astronomical spectroscopy. He’ll bring his equipment so you can see and understand the set-up, and offer a Q&A session at the end of the lecture. 

Speaker: Carl Crum, astrophotographer

Room 109

Editor's Note: This talk was originally scheduled for October 6, 2023. It has now been canceled for a second time.