Astro-Photographers from 16 to 100 years old will enjoy this experience.

This course is aimed at beginners, however more experienced Astro-photographers are welcome and may find the course useful

No equipment is needed and advice and guidance on buying and using the right kit is part of the course. If you do have equipment of your own bring it along. Specifically things to think about bringing are:

•        Camera. DSLR or specialist Astro cameras
•        Your own telescope if you have one
•        Laptop (to learn about processing and stacking etc)

If you are bringing your own DSLR we have adapters available for popular models of camera to enable you to use your camera with our telescopes during the event.

Additionally - specific questions can be emailed to our experts in advance, email us at info@battlesteads.com

The course covers the basic principals in taking pictures of astronomical objects. This includes nebula, galaxies, stars and the planets. Advice and guidance on the equipment you will need and how to get the best out of equipment you may already have.  We nclude both theory and practical sessions and weather permitting, taking your own pictures in what is one of the best dark sky locations in the UK.   No previous knowledge or experience is required and the course is ideally suited to the beginner starting out as an astrophotographer. If you have equipment that you'd like help with bring it along, This extended course will give you ample time to get to know your camera and astrophotography techniques followed by supervised imaging sessions and processing your images. Bring your camera & telescope if you have them and laptop (but they are not essential - you can use our equipment.)  Although the course is aimed at beginners, our astrophotographers have over 20 years' experience therefore intermediate or advanced guests will also benefit from attending.

If your interest is in taking wide field sky vistas of the Milky Way then you may be interested in our Nightscape Photography courses. 

NOTE: This is a two day event that starts on Saturday and continues into Sunday, please book directly with the hotel by calling, or emailing.