About
In this talk we’ll look at capturing our home Galaxy arcing across the sky at its full extent, and also how to hone in for more close-up shots of detail in the Milky Way’s packed starfields. We’ll explain the lenses that are best suited to these tasks, and the effects that different mounting options can bring to your Milky Way photography. Our speaker will also cover the important part image processing plays in creating great images of our Galaxy, covering the essential routines that go into making your photos truly memorable.

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Agenda
  • What should be in a Milky Way photographer’s kit bag.
  • Galaxy panoramas and wide-angle compositions.
  • How the Milky Way will look at different times of year.
  • Regions of our Galaxy to zoom in on.
  • Essential image processing software and routines for Milky Way imaging.
Presenters
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Chris Bramley
Chris Bramley is the Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. A journalist by training, he has been covering space and astronomy since 2005 and has headed up the magazine's editorial team since 2011.
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Mary McIntyre
Mary McIntyre is an avid astrophotographer, imaging from her garden in rural Oxfordshire, which is also home to her permanent observatory. She has shared her imaging expertise through outreach to schools, Scout and Guide groups, camera clubs and astronomy societies since 2015. Mary also presents workshops on many aspects of practical and theoretical astronomy, and runs an array of cameras linked to the Global Meteor Network, appearing on The Sky at Night on BBC TV to discuss meteor showers monitoring. A regular writer for Sky at Night Magazine and a co-presenter on its podcast, Star Diary, Mary is also the co-author of the Collins Stargazing Bible.
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