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DSLR Astrophotography @ Dubai Astronomy Group

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Join us for a 3-day astrophotography training program and learn to use a DSLR camera to capture amazing pictures of the night sky.

The program is 3 days long, where 2 days will be online through video call services and 1 day will be a trip to a dark location to photograph the night sky.

This program will give you all the basic techniques you need to know before starting your journey in astrophotography.

Date & Time:

Day 1: 18th Feb / 5 PM onward (1 – 2 hours) (Online)
Day 2: 19th Feb / 7 PM onward (2 -3 hours) (In-person)
Day 3: 20th Feb / 5 PM onward (2 – 3 hours) (Online)

Ages: above +13
Fees:

AED 1000/- per person
AED 850/- for DAG Members

DAY 1: Intro

What is DSLR Astrophotography?
Types of DSLR Astrophotography
Pure DSLR
Mount/DSLR
Piggyback DSLR
Tracker/DSLR
Challenges of DSLR AP
Imagining Techniques
Long vs Short Exposure
Methodology
Software for DSLR AP
Planning an Astrophotography Trip
Choosing a spot
Equipment Needed
Check List
Practical Session
Knowing your Camera

DAY 2: Trip (Location: Shawka – Ras Al Khaimah)

Double-check the equipment
Arrive at location
Intro to the structure of the night sky
Beginning the shooting session

DAY 3: Processing data

Processing the captured data

Important Information:

Online session details will be sent to you one day before the program.
If you don’t own a DSLR camera we can lend you a Nikon camera for Day 2 of this program.
The location for the trip is Shawka – Ras Al Khaimah.
Transportation is upon you for your convenience.
Tickets for this program are LIMITED!
Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of the event ticket email to ensure a smooth and fast check-in during day 2.
Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their membership ID card to be presented upon request

Image Credit: Dubai Astronomy Group