Michael A. Stecker
mastecker@gmail.com
masmd@sbcglobal.net
 

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- Call for Portraits -
For those from Africa, Antarctica, Asia and South America.
I am no longer accepting astrophotographers from North America and Europe.

for
Astrophotographer Portraits Page
(APP)
http://mstecker.com/pages/app.htm

If you are an astroimager that uses digital imaging
and would like your portrait and data to appear on my Astrophotographer Portraits page (APP) please send a dated e-mail stating that:

“ I, (print your name), grant Michael Stecker permission to use my portrait and personal data as stated below on his web site
( http://mstecker.com/pages/app.htm ). ”

Send the letter of permission along with your portrait photo and personal data to:

mastecker@gmail.com
masmd@sbcglobal.net (alternate)
*****************************************

Photo Requirements:

1. a digital color image of yourself (portrait mode preferred) either from a film camera, digital camera or painting of 1200 - 1800 pixels (horizontal axis) minimum size and medium to high JPG compression (e.g. -- JPG 8-10 quality for Adobe Photoshop CS or higher).

2. Your name

3. Your location:  This can be vague such as U.S.A. or specific like: city, state, country

 Personal Data
Please send along with your photo the following:

Contact Information, Biography, Area of Interest, Astrophotography Publications list, Observing Site information, Astronomical Equipment list, etc.  Please submit this personal data in 14 -pt fonts in the order listed below.
( see example at: http://mstecker.com/pages/applula.htm )

All or any part of the personal data listing may be used

1. Contact information:
      Your website, e-mail address, mailing address, (telephone numbers)

2. Biography:
      Less than 1000 words

3. Astronomy Tales (optional): 
      I think that many of you have interesting, humorous or unusual stories related to your
      astronomy hobby.  Please share them with others on your APP page (limit 1000 words
      or use a link).  A few years ago Sky and Telescope ran a series of articles of a similar
      nature.  For me it was one of the most interesting and enjoyable series they have
      published.      

4. Area(s) of interest:
     e.g. comet imaging, dark nebulae, photometry, astrometry, supernova hunting, spectral
     range (such as visual, radio, etc.) 

5. Astronomical Publications:
     Where your images and/or articles were published (non-specific); such as:
        A. magazine name(s): like, Sky and Telescope, Smithsonian
        B. book names(s): like, Secrets of the Universe,  Cambridge Starfinder 
        C. professional journals: like, Radiology,  Journal of Organic Chemistry
        D. newspapers, TV, exhibits: like, N.Y. Times, BBC, Orange County
            Astronomers Astroimaging conference.   

         If you like a link to your webpage can be made for more detailed information.

6. Observing site(s):
    Home observatory and/or remote site.  The observing site location: City,  State,
      Country.  And if you know: its longitude, latitude; elevation and limiting visual
      magnitude.     

7. Astronomical Equipment:
      Limit of 3 telescopes, three mounts, three cameras (CCD    
      or film), imaging software (limit 5).

8. Activity (optional):
     Active or retired

9. Additional Information:
     Any additional information or photos related to your life that you want to appear under
     your portrait.

Thanks for your interest.
Clear skies, sincerely,

Michael Stecker
mastecker@gmail.com

web sites:
http://mstecker.com
http://photomas.net

see portrait examples at:
http://mstecker.com/pages/applula.htm
http://mstecker.com/pages/app.htm
http://photomas.net/pmaspages/portraitindex_pmas.htm

 

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