Night Sky Photography
This course will be teaching practical aspects of night sky photography through lectures and demonstrations. You do not need to bring cameras, tripods or telescopes just listen and learn and take away all the essential information you will need to start you on your fascinating journey into night sky photography. Image courtesy of John Fox. Spring and Autumn dates are available.
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One day course for adults: 2024
The course is aimed at beginners in night sky photography but assumes competence with your own camera equipment. The day is split into four dynamic and immersive sessions with hundreds of examples of recently shot night sky imagery to support the presentations:
Section 1 The basics of imaging the night sky and the Milky Way. Light painting at night.
Section 2 Using a portable tracker to improve your night sky images. Deep sky astro imaging using your camera and telephoto lens.
Section 3 Exploring the night sky using time lapse photography including "holy Grail" day to night sequences.
Section 4 Imaging the Moon and photography by moonlight. Comets, the ISS and solar imaging.
There will be a portable tracker set up on display for delegates to look at during the two tea breaks and at lunchtime.
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).
This course is aimed at adults. If you wish to enquire about booking an under 18 (with an accompanying adult) onto the course then please phone The Centre on 01323 832731. We cannot accept under 18s onto the course without an accompanying adult.
Time: 10.30am - 4pm
Course lecturer: John Fox
Cost: £60
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John Fox FRAS
John has spent over 54 years in the professional photographic arena and has practical experience in all film formats up to and including 5"x 4" plate cameras.
He won "Photographer of the Year" in the 1983 'Southern Press, Radio and Television' awards and has also picked up three Ilford Awards during his 32 years as a press photographer working both in Sussex and Manchester. Outside of his press photography adventures John has also photographed over 1,400 weddings during his long career.
John switched to digital in 2003 and has embraced the freedom of shooting and editing digital imagery. He gives camera club talks around Sussex and served as a committee member for two years on the R.P.S. South East regional committee.
He has developed a passion for astro photography using just basic equipment and is Chair of a local Astronomical Society, Wealden Astronomers.
Booking essential
You can book online using Paypal and depending on the device you are booking with there should be an option to book online without using Paypal (check out as a guest using your debit or credit card). Please telephone The Centre on 01323 832731 to secure your place(s) if you are unable to book online.
Gift Ticket packages are available for this course. Please visit the online shop to purchase your Gift Ticket . Gift Ticket terms and conditions can be found on the FAQs page.
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Additional Information
The course is presented in one of our domes under the backdrop of an historic telescope. The dome is accessed by 2 flights of stairs. Please wear warm clothing.
There are breaks during the course for a hot drink and you can purchase food from our cafe. We will contact you via email prior to the course with food options should you wish to pre-order.
If using Sat Nav, please use ‘Wartling Road’ and NOT our postcode.
PARKING: There is ample free parking on the grassed car park in front of The Centre.If you are a blue badge holder, there are 5 parking bays available at the back of the science centre, adjacent to our ramped entrance. Please note that by virtue of the historic nature of the building, the domes are accessed by steep narrow stairs.
By booking this course you agree to abide by our refund/cancellation policy.
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