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DSLR Astrophotography @ Dubai Astronomy Group

DSLR Astrophotography @ Dubai Astronomy Group


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+


Price

per person: 1000 AED
for DAG Members: 850 AED


Telephone number

+971 4 221 6603


Links


Address

Dubai
Dubai Mushrif Dubai