Lecture: Getting Started in Deep Sky Astrophotography


About this event :

Photography of the night sky can be an extremely rewarding hobby revealing the spectacular beauty of nature and wonders of the universe.

Astrophotography can be as simple as a camera mounted on a tripod but for those wanting to take it to the next level it can be confusing.

Chris Duffy’s talk will provide you with a practical guide to Deep Sky astrophotography using a DSLR camera and a telescope. What you need and how to set it up.

  • What equipment do I need?
  • What’s essential and what is just nice to have?
  • What is the minimum to get started?

The talk includes practical tips on polar alignment, focusing, ISO settings, exposure times and getting started with autoguiding, plus many more tips and techniques.

 

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Your host : Martin Kennedy