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December Tech Talks

December 'Tech Talks' Meeting

New Technology: Smart Telescopes
Presented by Richard Spitzer


There was a time when only professional astronomers using giant or space telescopes could take photographs of deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. During the last few years, a new fairly inexpensive technology has come on the market, Smart Scopes. These compact combo telescope and camera packages are run by smart phone apps, automatically know where everything is in the sky, and save beautiful photos to your iPhone or Android phone. On Monday, December 16, 1:00 PM, Tech Talks by the Saddlebrooke Computer Club will present a talk on Smart Scopes. Richard Spitzer, Vice-President of the Saddlebrooke Computer Club and organizer of star parties in Saddlebrooke for the Saddlebrooke SkyGazers Astronomy Club will talk about smart scopes in general, demonstrate his Seestar S50 smart scope ($499), and show photos he has taken with it.
Photo credit: Andromeda Galaxy by Richard Spitzer using Seestar S50 Smart Scope

Monday, December 16th @ 1PM at The DesertView Theater

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January 'Tech Talks' Meeting

Building the Future:
 Integrating Fiber-to-the-Home with Electric Distribution Lines for Smart Grid and High-Speed Broadband
Presented by Brian Heithoff, CEO at Trico Electric Cooperative

In this presentation, Brian Heithoff, CEO at Trico Electric Cooperative, will explore the exciting possibilities of building a multi-purpose fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network that not only powers the next generation of smart grid technologies but also delivers high-speed, symmetrical broadband services.

The session will cover:

·         Smart Grid Integration: Learn how fiber optics can seamlessly integrate with electric distribution lines to enable two-way communication between utilities and smart devices, improving grid reliability, efficiency, and resilience. Discover how this innovative approach enhances real-time monitoring, remote control, and predictive maintenance for both the electric grid and connected devices.

·         High-Speed Broadband Services: Understand how this network infrastructure can provide fast, reliable internet access for homes and businesses, transforming communities by offering symmetrical upload and download speeds, perfect for today’s digital economy.

·         Benefits of Convergence: Find out how combining smart grid and broadband services into one unified network can create cost efficiencies, support sustainable growth, and help meet the rising demand for connectivity and energy innovation.

Monday, January 20th @ 1PM at The DesertView Theater