Ever looked up at a star-lit sky and wished you knew how to take fantastic pictures of it? Well, now is your chance to find out more about astrophotography!
This is an introduction to astrophotography, with an overview of basic principles and what can be achieved with existing equipment like a DSLR camera and a static tripod.
Join us for an evening discovering the equipment and techniques required to successfully photograph many beautiful objects in the night sky.
Led by the Wakefield and District Astronomical Society this interactive session will give you the opportunity to learn about what types of astrophotography can be achieved with basic equipment such as Lunar, Widefield and Startrails.
There will be plenty of opportunities to get your questions answered and, weather permitting, live demonstrations of astrophotography in action. If you wish to bring your own equipment you could receive hands-on advice about how to get the best from it and opinions around taking any next steps in your astrophotography journey.
What to bring
You don't need to bring or own everything but it may help your learning experience if you have any of the following:
DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
Widefield lens/lenses
Sturdy tripod
Camera remote shutter release (optional)
Red light headtorch (optional)
