Deep Space LIVE: Astrophotography
Thursday, March 1, 2012 / 8:00 PM / Ars Electronica Center
(Linz, February 27, 2012) The focus is on astrophotography at the next Deep Space LIVE on Thursday, March 1, 2012. A documentary by internationally renowned, prizewinning filmmaker Erich Pröll takes a behind-the-scenes look at astrophotographer Dietmar Hager’s observatory in Upper Austria’s Mühlviertel region. And all those who’d like to take their own pictures of the starry night sky can get some practical instruction that shows just how easy it is even with not very sophisticated equipment. And as a follow-up on March 8 at 6:30 PM, Hager will hold a workshop to show you how use various computer programs to process your stellar imagery.
Dietmar Hager
Dietmar Hager is a doctor, an astrophotographer and a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has been involved in astrophotography for over 20 years, during which time his images have been published in professional journals and textbooks. In early 2011, he was named the Ars Electronica Center’s astronomical counselor.
Deep Space LIVE
The Ars Electronica Center is now hosting a Deep Space LIVE event every Thursday (except holidays) at 8 PM. Each presentation will feature ultra-high-definition imagery in 16×9-meter format and will be accompanied by expert commentary, entertaining stand-up repartee, and musical improvisation. Whether great works from the history of art, space travel, journeys of discovery in the Nanoworld, or a live concert is what you’ve come to behold, Deep Space LIVE stands for enlightening entertainment amidst breathtaking worlds of imagery. Admission is €2. Holders of a valid Museum ticket are admitted free of charge.
press release pdf “Deep Space LIVE: Astrophotography”
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Dietmar Hager / rubra / Printversion / Album
