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Feature Articles
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Reducing Noise with Topaz DeNoise AI
Topaz DeNoise AI has significantly changed Dr. Randy Light's image editing process. He is now able to extract much more detail from the images.
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Smartphone Astrophotography Noise
Tom Campbell addresses noise, artifacts, and chromatic aberration issues with smartphone astrophotography. He is working to minimize these effects.
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Meade Telescope Repair
Warren Bracewell starts repairing a 12" Meade LX200 EMC Scope to restore it to serviceability. See a run-down on the condition and completeness of the project.
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Traveling to Exoplanets
Look at the time it takes to reach an exoplanet that has a visible sun in the night sky. Ginger Wentrcek calculated the time it would take to reach some of these exoplanets if we could travel at the speed of the fastest satellite we have today, the Parker Solar Probe.
Celestial Events
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Observing Leo
Take a trip through the Constellation Leo with Tom Campbell, an avid astronomer. Visit multiple and double stars, spiral galaxies, and elliptical galaxies.
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Moon Phases
Moon phases for April, May, and June are listed. Use this quick guide to plan your observing activities.
Education - For Teachers and Kids
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Solar System Scale
The goal of this educational activity is to make a scale model of the solar system and compare the distance of the planets from the sun.
Club News and Activities
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Message From the President
Warren Bracewell encourages everyone to observe the night sky in the spring months. With fronts blowing through, the cold nights are clear and offer a chance for longer observation sessions.
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Community Outreach
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club participated in community outreach activities which promoted the hobby of amateur astronomy prior to "Stay in Place" orders.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming events in which the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club participates or sponsors are on the calendar, but wait to hear the "all clear signal" from our president, Warren Bracewell, before heading out the door to a meeting.
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Membership and Meetings
Join the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club and receive membership benefits with nominal dues.
Fun Stuff
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Astronomy Cartoons
Enjoy the “Startoons” of Adam Maund and see the lighter side of astronomy.
Contact Information
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Contact BVAC
Find links to contact the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club, visit the website, join the Yahoo discussion group, follow us on Facebook, or see a list of officers.
About the Cover
The cover image of the Horsehead Nebula was taken by Dr. Randy Light. The noise was greatly reduced and detail was preserved with the help of Topaz DeNoise AI, an image editing program.
