The 2009 Conference took place on June 26-27, 2009.
Conference Overview
The 2009 Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference (MWAIC), hosted by AstroPhoto Insight Magazine,
took place on June 26-27, 2009 at the NIU Hoffman Estates Meeting
Center. The facility has an auditorium that seats 243 that will be used
for general sessions, and classrooms which will be used for break-out
sessions and vendor exhibits. Wireless Internet access is provided
through the entire building. NIU Hoffman Estates is located only 20
minutes from O'Hare International Airport. Google Map of MWAIC 2009 Location
The 2009 Conference included:
- Expert speakers covering the latest in CCD, DSLR and image acquisition and processing
- Vendor exhibits and displays
- Great door prizes (over $5,000 in door prizes so far)
- Free wireless Internet access through the facility
- Free shuttle service to and from the Marriott Hotel
This site will be updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to join the MWAIC Yahoo Group
to get the latest news on the event and to share your thoughts on how
to make the conference a success. We will be offering early bird
discounts on attendance, which will only be announced on the Yahoo
Group. Join the group so you don't miss out. The Aristarchus Plateau by Alan Friedman
- Craig Stark - Professor of neuroscience and astrophotography software developer, Craig will compare and contrast DSLRs vs Dedicated CCDs for astro-imaging.
- Hap Griffin - DSLR modification expert will explain the benefits and challenges of modifying the DSLR's filtering.
- Chris Peterson - Expert imager and meteor tracker will talk about guided imaging.
- Robert Reeves - Author of numerous books on astrophotography will present a Getting Started session for new astrophotographers.
- Alan Friedman - Renowned solar system imager will share some of his tricks and techniques.
- Michael Kran, NASA Solar System Ambassador will discuss photometry.
- Alan Erickson - Adobe Photoshop software engineer will provide insight into Photoshop.
- Kevin Nelson - Vice President of Quantum Scientific Imaging (QSI), will present "Bias and Darks and Flats, Oh my! - The how and why of Image Calibration"
- Bob Denny - Developer of advanced astronomy software including ACP Observatory Control and ACP Planner. Bob will host an ACP workshop.
- Other topics and speakers tentative.
- Early Bird Registration March 1, 2009 to March 15, 2009 - $200 for the full two day conference.
- Registration before June 19, 2009 - $230 for the full two-day conference
- Registration June 19, 2009 or after (including on-site registration) - $250 for the full two-day conference
- Saturday only (June 27, 2009) registration - $130
- Student registration (must provide proof of student status) - $150
All cancellations must be made in writing via e-mail and must
include your the original order number. Your attendance fee will be
refunded based on the following:
- No refunds issued after June 13, 2009
- Refund requests will be assessed a $25 processing fee.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the written cancellation is received.
Click here to access the registration page.
Contact Us
If you have a question (attendees and vendors) please contact us at info @ mwaic.com.
2009 Images
Submit an image (must be logged into the site; be sure to select the MWAIC 2009 Gallery)
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