Meade Moments March 2016
Congratulations to Daryl LaMonaco, the Hillard Darby High School Astronomy Club, and Eddie Popovits!
We want to thank everyone who participated in our #MeadeMoments photo contest! These three lucky winners will be receiving some awesome Meade swag.
About the winners:
Daryl LaMonaco
Daryl LaMonaco does astronomy outreach for his community and so much more. Daryl and his son are both part of several astronomy clubs and do outreach at Cranford college and the Sperry Observatory.
Daryl uses both a 12" LX200 and an ETX90, as well as various other Meade accessories. Daryl also broadcasts live viewing sessions, which you can see here! Be sure to tune in whenever he is up broadcasting!
Eddie Popovits
Eddie Popovits uses a Meade 10" LX200GPS telescope equatorially mounted on an X-Wedge to help him photograph the cosmos. He is a fantastic astrophotographer who has had his photos featured on websites, such as space.com!
Rosette Nebula image by Eddie Popovits. Image Information:
10" LX200GPS telescope on X-Wedge, piggybacked Canon T6i (400mm lens, f/5.6). 36 5-minute exposures at ISO 800. 30 bias, 30 flats, 60 dark subs stacked/stretched with ImagesPlus & adjustments in Lightroom 6.
Moon image by Eddie Popovits. Image Information:
10" LX200 GPS telescope on X-Wedge, imaged at prime focus with a Canon T6i.
Hillard Darby Astronomy Club
A big thank you to Brian Dickmann and the Hillard Darby HS Astronomy Club for sharing these awesome photos from one of their star parties. We are always happy seeing young faces involved in astronomy!
March Meade Moments Social Media Contest!
We want to see and hear YOUR favorite #MeadeMoments. No matter how big or small, we want to see it! Share with us your #MeadeMoments on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #MeadeMoments, and you'll be entered to win a Meade swag bag, and a chance to be featured on our website! Contest ends March 31st.
Setting up your scope in the back yard?
Bird watching on an early Saturday morning?
Took a photo of Andromeda?
Send it!
Whatever it is, we want to see YOUR #MeadeMoments! We can’t wait to see your photos and experiences!
Enter to win:
- Enter via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
- Tag @MeadeInstruments
- Use the hashtag #MeadeMoments
- Share your photo!
Rules:
Subject of photo must be Meade Instruments related or taken with a Meade Instruments product. When submitting any astrophotography, please include relevant information (telescope, mount, camera, image information, etc). Ends March 31st.
Prizes & Winners:
Three Winners will be selected. Winners will receive a Meade Instruments branded swag (i.e. t-shirt, cap, pens) bag AND will be featured on the homepage of our website.
Eligibility:
Open to U.S. CAN customers only.