Night Sky Photography

The course is aimed at adult beginners in night sky photography but assumes competence with your own camera equipment. The day is split into sessions:

1.    Imaging the Sun & Moon.
2.    The basics of imaging the night sky and the Milky Way.
3.    Using a portable tracker to improve your astronomy images. Deep sky astro imaging using your camera and telephoto lens.
4.    Exploring the night sky using time lapse photography.

The course includes a hot drink but does not include food. You are welcome to bring your own food or you can purchase lunch from our cafe (you can pre-order before the course starts).

Dates:                   23rd August 

Time:                    10.30am – 4pm

Course lecturer:   Dr Darren Baskill 

Cost:                     £70.00

Lecturer information:

Dr Darren Baskill is a lecturer and outreach officer in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sussex. He has over 25 years’ experience of both professional and amateur astronomy, and in organising and delivering science events for schools, colleges, and the public.

He is an astrophysicist, educator, lecturer and photographer. His specialism is in communicating astronomy to the public, giving talks and working with the media on all aspects of astronomy and astrophotography. He has appeared on BBC TV, radio and news online on many occasions, as well as frequently writing for the BBC Focus magazine.

He previously taught astronomy at the Royal Observatory Greenwich science centre and planetarium in London, where he initiated the highly successful Astronomy Photographer of the Year public competition and exhibition.

For more information and to find examples of his images please visit Darren’s personal website.

www.darrenbaskill.co.uk

Booking Essential

• Food and drinks will be available to purchase from our café.
• Bookings are non refundable.