Learn how to take beautiful pictures of the Moon, planets and International Space Station.

Find out what equipment you will need and exactly how to use it to get stunning results. We will show you everything you need to know from the ground up in this day long class. Please refer to the itinerary listed below and come to the class at the time that would suit you best.

The class will consist of a mixture of short lectures, practical demonstrations and Q & A. Starting off with the basics, using the minimum of equipment to achieve great results, going up to professional techniques and equipment for high resolution imaging.

11am

Start of class

11:00 to 11:15

Introductions

11:15 to 12:15

Equipment overview (beginner to advanced)

Equipment setup

Q & A

12:15 to 13:15

Lunch Break

13:15 to 14:15

Lunar and Planetary imaging using firecapture

Q & A

14:15to 14:30

Short break

14:30 to 15:30

ISS imaging

Q & A

15:30 to 16:00

Processing

Programs used

Both hosts are keen astrophotographers:

Szabolcs Nagy, enthusiastic amateur astronomer, creator of the Space Station Guys website/youtube channel and greatly experienced at ISS imaging

Nicholas Joannou FRAS, One of the organisers of London's astronomy society, The BSIA and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. Dedicated lunar imager.