The Explore Alliance Virtual Star Party III with David H. Levy

Virtual Star Party IV gets underway Tonight at 9:00 p.m. Central on Tuesday August 25th!

Legendary Astronomers and astrophotographers come together from around the world live to give talks, to share live through-the-telescope astrophotography, their image processing techniques, and their love of the night sky with you.

Attendance is free to the public through the Internet.

Tonight we feature two keynote speakers: Comet Discoverer, and Author David H. Levy and Sky and Telescope Senior Editor J. Kelly Beatty who will participate in a seven part series with "Amateur Astronomy, Past, Present, and Future". In addition we have a special talk with Dr. Sanlyn Buxner of the Planetary Science Institute.

Experience live imaging with top astrophotographers including Dustin Gibson (OPT), Chuck Ayoub (Chuck's Astrophotography), Jason Guenzel ("The Vast Reaches"), Steve Mallia (Ontario Telescope) space art from Carlos Hernandez, and amazing door prizes sponsored by the Astronomical League and OPT.

From down under, telescope experts and astrophotographers Cesar Brollo and Rodrigo Zelada share their experiences and expertise. Legendary astrophotographer and image processor Gary Palmer joins us from the United Kingdom. But we also bring you talented up-and-coming astronomers, including Andrew Corkill, Richard (Astrobeard) Grace, and other special guests.

While you do not have to be an Explore Alliance Member to watch the Star Party, you do have to be a member of the Explore Alliance to get the chance to win valuable door prizes. We will test your knowledge and if you are the first to get the answer right, you can win! Join Explore Alliance and become a member for free or choose a paid membership for more benefits.

We are continuously seeking new participants, so watch this simulcast for more details.

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David H. Levy

An award-winning and internationally-recognized astronomer with a passion for comets and Shakespeare, David H. Levy joins us live from the Jarnac Observatory in Arizona.

His love for exploring the stars will make you look more deeply to take you another step closer towards connecting you to your universe.

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J. Kelly Beatty

Kelly is a Senior Editor of Sky & Telescope magazine (serving over 40 years), and former editor of Night Sky magazine. Now retired from the magazine, he remains actively involved in many Sky & Telescope articles, tours, and other projects. Kelly is also involved in his personal pursuit of protecting night skies and his projects to inform the public about astronomy.

His seven part series "Amateur Astronomy, Past, Present, and Future" begins tonight!

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Explore Scientific 52° Series Argon-Purged Waterproof Eyepieces

The 52° Series of waterproof eyepieces are offered in focal lengths from 3mm to 40mm in 9 eyepieces. Value priced, and built to last a llifetime, Explore Scientific waterproof eyepieces are high contrast and carry a forever, no-fault, transferrable warranty*.

Some of these eyepieces will be given at this star party event, along with other valuable door prizes. Be sure to sign up as an Explore Alliance member to be eligible to win.

The Astronomical League

Sponsors of the Explore Alliance door prizes, the Astronomical League was formed in 1939 when members of eleven amateur astronomical societies met at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Today their membership consists of over 280 organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, Supporting members, and International members.