Ep.320 (Video): Astronomy & Astrophotography with Maroun Habib

0:00 Intro 2:30 Into astronomy 8:09 Healing 23:50 Place in the universe 38:05 Commitment 49:23 Telescope & astrophotography 1:00:48 Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope We're with Maroun Habib for Episode 320 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/ics5xrZD9P8 We discuss deep curiosity and passion when it comes to astronomy and astrophotography, a 'healing' hobby that allows for exploration beyond familiar Lebanese political terrain, and a commitment to science research despite the difficulties of deteriorating and limited infrastructure. Our conversation includes looking at a self-assembled Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope, preferred environment for delicate imagery processing and the pure joy that comes from star gazing at night. Maroun Habib is a cybersecurity specialist (by day) and astrophotographer (by night). Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.ronniechatah.com Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.