Astrophotography 101 – Thursday 26th March 2026

We have two upcoming workshops on night photography, first up will be an introduction presented by club members Belinda Kerr and Fiona Jones:

Topic: Astrophotography 101
Presenters: Belinda Kerr, Fiona Jones
Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Lounge, Mount Waverley Community Centre

Learn the fundamentals of astrophotography in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you confidently capture the night sky, Milky Way and Aurora.

The workshop will cover:

  • Understanding essential gear and ideal camera/lens setup for night photography
  • Simple, proven camera settings for Milky Way and Aurora photography
  • Manual focus techniques to achieve sharp stars every time
  • Planning tools and apps to prepare for successful night shoots

There will be both theoretical and applied components, with several hands-on indoor activities Cameras and tripods are required.

The second workshop will be on Saturday 18th April 2026 at a rural location.