
Astrophotography Basics Course
Date: 21 – 22 June 2022
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
Age: 10+
Fee: AED 450 – AED 500
Register: http://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/astrophotography-basics-course/
Knowing the basics is essential to building your knowledge on strong foundations. In this introductory astrophotography course, we will go through the basics & tools you need to get started.
Course Outline:
- – What is Astrophotography & Why we do it
- – What are the tools and equipment we use
- – What are the necessary equipment you need to start your journey
Course Objectives:
- – Understand the concepts
- – Know the Equipment and why we need it (Cameras, Mounts, Telescopes, Focusers, Controlling Software)
- – What do you really need to start your journey in Astrophotography
Important Information:
- – If you don’t own a DSLR camera, we can lend you one for the duration of this course.
- – Entrance to Mushrif Park is AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person through Nol card.
- – You can purchase a Nol card at the park gate.
- – You can recharge your already existing Nol card at the gate.
- – Masks are MANDATORY!
- – Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
- – 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.
- – Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their membership ID card to be presented upon request.