Student Images

In this section are a selection of images captured by students of the University of York during their sessions in the observatory. Where possible, details of exposure settings are given. If you are also a student and are having trouble achieving similar results, you may find the necessary help within this web site. If not, please contact Dr Charles Barton for further advice.

The following pictures were submitted by Adam Healey and Eleanor Ramsden (click the thumbnails to open larger versions).

Jupiter
	Notes: Close inspection of Jupiter reveals banding on the surface. You will note that the moons cannot be seen in this image as they are too dim, however adjustment of brightness and contrast in ImageJ clearly reveals the moons with the loss of the banding on Jupiter itself. Exposure Time: 1sec
	Notes: The adjustments necessary to make the moons visible are easily done in ImageJ by going to Image>Adjust>Brightness/Contrast.
The Moon
	Notes: This is an adjusted version of the image submitted by the students. Images of the moon will show most detail only after these adjustments as it is so bright. Exposure Time: 1/100sec

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Have you taken a good set of pictures at the observatory? If yes, please get in contact either by emailing (email now) or just going to see Dr Barton.

 

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Cassini-Huygen Probe Lands on Titan:

Student Press Release Project

In the Introduction to Astrophysics course, Dr. Jenkins assigned a project for students to write a press release of the Huygen probe landing on Titan. Some of the projects are shown here: