An Introduction to Deep Sky Astrophotography (ZOOM)

The true beauty of the universe is hidden from us. By day it is overwhelmed by light from the sun, by night it is often obscured by clouds, the moon or increasingly by man-made light pollution. Even on a perfect night the sheer distance and faintness of cosmic objects makes them effectively invisible. Astrophotography reveals these wonders.Recent advancements in both astrophotography equipment and software have significantly lowered costs and enhanced user-friendly features, making the attainment of high-quality imaging well within the grasp of the average amateur enthusiast.This presentation will provide an overview of the equipment, and processes required to take stunning images of Deep Sky Objects (DSOs) such as Galaxies, Super Nova remnants and Nebulae from your back garden. It will take you beyond landscape astrophotography.Max leads the Astro Imaging group for Guildford Astronomical Society. He achieved his “ARPS” by submitting the PhotoBook “Deep Sky Wonders – Images from Beyond the Solar System”. Many of his photographs are taken in his back garden in Bookham Surrey. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.