The Monthly Meeting of the Peterborough Astronomical Association’s (PAA) will take place November 6th as a “Hybrid Meeting”, both online and in-person at our traditional physical location of the Rotary Education Centre/Guest Services Building, Riverview Park Zoo.

Nothing can stop the spread of information and knowledge by the members of the PAA, including our ability to accommodate those that can’t physically be at the meeting. To participate via Zoom, just make sure that in advance, you opened a (free) Zoom account on whatever iphone or tablet or device you wish to participate with and then contact https://www.peterboroughastronomy.com/zoom_register.php for the password and link to our evenings classes and presentations. If you wish to participate in person you are more than welcome to do so at the Zoo.

Shortly after 7:00 p.m. we will have a presentation by our PAA Director-at-large, Walter Gebhart, on “AI as a Tutor in Astrophotography”. The central theme evolved from a technical investigation of telescope tracking into something more interesting: Demonstrating how artificial intelligence can act as a tutor and problem-solving partner in astrophotography. 10Micron GM2000 HPS tracking investigation: Measuring unguided tracking performance at 3,914 mm focal length.

Why not check this out? You don’t need to be a member to see this presentation or anything else listed. The price is right… it costs you nothing but your time.

There will also be the usual opportunities to have your questions answered, at no charge. All we ask is that you either come and see us in person at the Zoo or register in advance at https://www.peterboroughastronomy.com/zoom_register.php. This is an all ages meeting and the venue is totally barrier free at the Zoo or just relax at home and “live and learn” as they say. Also, you don’t need a telescope to participate, but a curious mind helps.