Student astrophotography and photometry work from the 2024-2025 school year. You can also see them on the SPARQ website. Link in bio.
Students utilize the SPARQ Observatory telescope to capture hundreds of photos and data which they combine into stunning images and research level data.
Astrophotography:
1. Bubble Nebulae by Kaylee
2. Crab Nebulae by Yesenia
3. M104 Sombrero Galaxy by Derek
4. M101 Pinwheel Galaxy by Kevin
5. Coma Cluster by Rafael
6. NGC5634 Globular Cluster by Rex
Photometry:
7. YZ UMi and light curve by Eli
8. FK Com and light curve by Fernanda
Piner students: If you are amazed by this work and want to try it yourself, talk to Mr. Kruger about a STEM Level project.
Thank you to the students for creating this amazing work. Thank you to Mr. Kruger. Special thanks to Steve Smith for all of his hard work guiding the students through the process.