Deep space astrophotography is a challenging pursuit, at the intersection of Science,
Technology, and Aesthetics. This workshop is an introduction to photographing deep space
objects (DSO’s) , especially under city skies. I find it surprising what we can achieve with
amateur equipment.
You can expect an introduction to the following:
- Typical results that amateurs can achieve
- Challenges of deep space astrophotography and mitigations where possible
- Basic concepts from astronomy applied to astrophotography
- Planning an astro shoot – targets, composition, exposures
- A system I use to gather astro data – gear and setup
- Processing raw captures into final images
- How to get started – the rise of “smart telescopes”