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
Register Now: http://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/dslr-astrophotography/
Program:
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
Age
13+
Telephone number
Links
Address
DubaiDubai Mushrif Dubai