Astrophotography Workshop at Mt. Wilson
October 14, 2012: Michael Britt of Samy's Camera organized a workshop with Fred Metzler of Canon and Dave Jurasevich, the Mt. Wilson Observatory Superintendent.
After a short presentation by Fred at Samy's Camera in Pasadena, we headed up the mountain. The weather couldn't have been more perfect—new moon, clear skies, and mild temperatures on a beautiful autumn night. Once the 25 participants arrived at Mt. Wilson, we were treated to a tour of the 100" dome and its historic telescope. We then returned to the 60" telescope and began viewing and snapping single images through the telescope.
Images of the 100" Hooker Telescope
Mt. Wilson Observatory
100" Telescope Dome
100" Hooker Telescope
Dave Jurasevich Narrates
Photographic plate holder
100" Telescope DC Panel
Images of and from the 60" Telescope
Mt. Wilson Observatory
60" Telescope Dome
60" Dome
Illuminated with red flashlight
60" Telescope
Dome spinning
60" Telescope
Pointed at Jupiter
NGC7009: Saturn Nebula
Canon 60Da | 20 seconds
NGC7662: Blue Snowball Nebula
Canon 60Da | 20 seconds
Scenic images from the grounds
