The photo was taken during a storm about 150 miles from Big Bend NP, Texas. It shows the Milky Way arch, as well as atmospheric gravity waves produced by the storm in the green air glow. Credit: George Preoteasa.

Registration is required for this free, virtual event: https://bit.ly/AstroPhotoTalk

On September 9th at 7:00 PM, Hamptons Observatory and co-host the Amateur Astronomers Association will present a free virtual lecture by an outstanding astrophotographer and AAA member, George Preoteasa, who’ll talk about “Seeing the Night Sky through Timelapse Photography.” You’ll view his amazing celestial photographs and learn how you, too, can take timelapse photos of the night sky. Details and registration info may be found on: https://HamptonsObservatory.org

Note: Tickets are limited. Please only register if you plan to attend the live event. You do not need to register just to receive the recording as this lecture will later be posted on Hamptons Observatory’s YouTube channel: http://www.bit.ly/ObservatoryVideos