Latest news on Projects at BPO:

[12/19/00] So far, Cape Elizabeth, Brunswick, and Windham have students ready to start projects.

Pamphlets and handouts from BPO:

• The universe and more:  The big picture when viewing the dark skies at BPO. [coming soon]
• Software and hardware at BPO:  An overview of how to walk in and start taking pictures. [coming soon]
• The CCD process: Raw pictures, calibration, processing, and other methods. [coming soon]
• Other CCD tricks: Tracking, image stacking, mosaics, color photography. [coming soon]
• Choosing a target: The difference between imaging planets, the moon, deep sky objects, and asteroids/comets. [coming soon]
• Framing the target: Choosing the right field of view to use for a given picture. [coming soon]

Suggested resources and links for more information on projects to execute at BPO:

Resources:

• Skyline - recorded telephone message, updated weekly with information on recent astronomical events by Sky and Telescope magazine (617) 497-4168
• Books - check out your local libraries, including university libraries for astronomical books pertaining to your projects.
• Star charts - check with the Observatory or your classroom teachers for star maps and upcoming visible skies.