Member Event: Live observation from the Atacama Desert in Chile

We are SUPER EXCITED to announce that we have partnered with Daniele Gasparri, well-known astrophysicist, author and experienced astrophotographer, to bring you an exclusive live observation from the Atacama Desert. Located in the western part of South America, Chile’s Atacama desert is known to be one of the best places …

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From Astrophotography to Scientific Imaging – An Introduction

Upcoming virtual astronomy talk for September. The Astronomical Society of Malta is delighted to have the renowned Maltese astronomer Mr Stephen M. Brincat (Flarestar Observatory) present ‘From Astrophotography to Scientific Imaging – An Introduction’. In this virtual talk, Mr Brincat will be discussing: what is scientific imaging? what will I …

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Malta’s first stratospheric balloon launch

Some photos taken from the Stratos-1 probe that was launched Friday, 13th August in collaboration with the Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy at the University of Malta. The scientific equipment was later recovered about 13 nautical miles to the south of Malta. It is currently being analysed at the …

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