The Dufferin Astronomy Association 

By clicking on the links on this page you will be leaving the Dufferin Astronomy Association's website.

 

The DAA has no control of the content on those websites.

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Astrophotography Camera Manufacturers:

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-Atik Cameras

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-Mallincam (Canadian)

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-Moravian Cameras

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-SBIG Cameras (Canadian)

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-QHY Cameras

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-QSI Cameras

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-ZWO Optical

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Astronomy Related Software:

-Backyard EOS/Nikon:  Best camera control software for Canon and Nikon DSLRs.  Also uses live view to take video planetary imaging.  (Not free)  (Canadian)

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-Deep Sky Stacker:  Free pre-processing (stacking) software for deep sky astrophotography

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-Nebulosity:  Camera control, pre-processing and post processing software:  (Not free, but a free demo version is available)  (Canadian)

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-PHD:  Free Guiding Software for autoguiding (Canadian)

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-Registax: Free pre-processing program geared mainly towards planetary video imaging

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-Stellarium:  Free planetarium and telescope control program

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-Starry Night:  Planetarium and telescope control program.  (Fee based depending on options)

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Misc:

-Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC)  A national organization promoting Astronomy in Canada.

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-Free Sky Maps

 

-Deep Sky Videos

 

-Astronomycast.com   A weekly podcast with hosts Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay.

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-Universe Today:  Space and Astronomy News (Alot of resources for astronomers here)

 

-The Astronomical League:  An umbrella organization for astronomy clubs.  (American based)

 

-Astronomers Without Borders: An organization engaged in astronomy outreach, with an emphasis on cross cultural outreach in the developing world

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-American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)

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-Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA):  Umbrella organization for professional astronomers in Canada

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-American Astronomical Society (AAS):  Umbrella organization for professional astronomers in the United States

 

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