In addition to the resources provided below there are a couple of classes that have been developed for the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). These classes are a combination of Web Meetings and hands on labs. Each of these classes have their own dedicated webpage (See Below) that contain the meeting recordings, class materials and additional resources.
- Beginners Guide to Small Telescopes – This course is focused on basics of observational astronomy including a review of basic visual astronomy concepts, hardware, what things to consider when purchasing a telescope, how to use your telescope and how to plan an imaging session.
- Planetary Imaging Primer – A introductory course on planetary imaging. Factors to consider for imaging solar system objects including the Sun, Moon, and planets. We review hardware, software and basics on processing to obtain the best images possible for your setup.
Here is a collection of presentations I have put together for various events. Each presentation has a PDF file associated with it that you can download.
| Date | Title | Event | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 |  | September Moon Madness | SMAL Meeting, EVAC Meeting | Details on four events occurring in a 24 hour period on September 17, 2024 |
| 2024-07 | | 3D Printed Tools for Astronomy | EVAC Meeting | Overview of 3D printing and how it can be used to develop unique tools for astronomy |
| 2024-06 | | Hands-On: Astro Planner | EVAC Meeting | On hands demonstration on the AstroPlanner application and how to use it to plan your viewing session. |
| 2024-03 | | Southern Sky Excursion | EVAC Meeting | A Review of astronomy trip taken in the Atacama Desert in Chile. |
| 2023-11 | | Astronomy Observation Site Search | N/A | An investigation of potential observation sites for astronomy in the area. |
| 2023-06 | | Deep Sky Filters for Visual Observation | EVAC Meeting | A review of the technology behind deep sky filters and how they can be used for observational astronomy. |
| 2022-09 | | Star Wheel and Binoculars | EVAC Meeting | A presentation on how to use a Star Wheel and Binoculars for astronomy |