A Near Earth Asteroid observed from Eden Observatory

May 5, 2020 Umair Asim

Asteroid 2001 MK3 was observed from Eden Astronomical Observatory at Lahore.. There is a lot to explain here.. Read here for a detailed Report.

Podcast #1 - Sky After Sunset

May 2, 2020 Roshaan Bukhari

This is the complete video of our first-ever online monthly meeting, titled 'Sky After Sunset', which was themed around astrophotography. Our all-star panel included: Umair Asim, Sameer Rashid Shami, Shoaib Usman Banday and Muhammad Ali.
We discussed everything from 'kaunsa telescope khareedna chahye' to answering your questions and all the way to how much budget you need to get started (and not to mention how a married lifestyle may affect your astrophotography commitment).
It was a fun-filled session that presented first-hand accounts from our resident astro-imagers, and we look forward to having more sessions in the future.

Online Monthly Meeting Update!

May 1, 2020 Roshaan Bukhari

We just got done with the online monthly meeting on Zoom. The discussion was thorough, fun and at times hilarious! I am sure there's something for everyone in this.

Although we tried to incorporate all the questions we could but in case we missed any, you will be able to find answers to a wide array of astro-photography questions as part of the general discussion.

We all had a really good time and we hope to continue such online sessions in the future.

The full video will be uploaded to the website soon. Stay stuned!

Monthly Meeting (May, 2020)

April 30, 2020 Roshaan Bukhari

An all-star panel for May’s monthly meeting will be talking all about telescopes, astro-photography and answering YOUR questions related to the topic!
Please ask your questions by commenting below using the hashtag #askLAST and we will have it delivered to the experts.

More information on our event post on Facebook

We have very limited slots for people who'd like to join the Zoom conversation at the time of recording in view-only capacity. Please fill the form attached below to apply.
[By applying you allow Zoom to record your webcam/microphone input, if enabled].
Please fill this Google form to apply: https://forms.gle/YXbmuegJL9K7q5Zw6

Asteroid nearing our Planet

April 27, 2020 Umair Asim

1998 OR2 asteroid is getting close to Earth and it will have it’s closest approach on April 29, 2020. You can find more here.

Some of our society’s members will try to image this asteroid with our equipment.. stay tuned!

Update (30 April, 2020)

It was cloudy and hazzy on the day in Lahore. Sadly, we could not photograph this asteroid. Life of an astrophotographer!

April 2020 Monthly Meeting Cancelled

April 6, 2020 Roshaan Bukhari

In light of the current situation concerning COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly meeting for April, 2020 shall not take place.

The entire team wishes you good health and hopes to see you at Zeds Astronomical Observatory as soon as the pandemic situation is under control and public gatherings are considered safe and healthy for everyone.

Clear skies!
Team LAST.