Night Sky Course
Astrophotography for Beginners
Learn how to photograph the night sky using basic camera equipment, including smart phones, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras.
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 30, 2024 - Wed, May 1, 2024
- Committee: Seattle Night Sky Committee
- Members: $100.00 Guests: $140.00
- Availability: FULL, 6 on waitlist (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course spans two sessions and will introduce students to the astronomy and photography concepts that make it possible to get great photos of the night sky. Students will learn how to capture nightscapes, milky way photos, star trails, and deep sky objects with widely accessible amateur equipment. Additionally, the course covers the enhancement of photos with free astrophoto processing software.
Each session will include a demo period outside after the class, weather permitting.
This course has no scheduled activities.
No specialized equipment is necessary for participation. The course primarily emphasizes methods that utilize mobile phones, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and tripods. An overview of more sophisticated equipment will also be provided for those interested in advancing their skills.
There are no materials for this course.