Take photos with your Canon or Nikon, DSLR camera.
Photos are taken of nebulae, galaxies and star clusters through our 17" telescope and a 3"wide field telescope.
We aim to take single images of 12 different objects. If you want multiple images of the same object for stacking, we don't guarantee the minimum number of objects. We normally select the objects to photograph unless you have objects in mind you wish to image
Take a photo of the Milky Way (When visible)
Duration 1 hour.
Camera must be a Canon or Nikon DSLR camera with a removeable lens. Mirrorless varieties may not be compatible if they have a smaller diameter lens fitting size than a standard Canon or Nikon.
Other brand cameras with a canon mount may not be compatible as many have a different focus range and objects cant be focused on the telescope.
You will need a remote shutter release for your camera. I have some that fit some models but not all.
We take the photos for you though you will need to know how to adjust the following settings. This is important as it will enable more photos to be taken and not lost time working out the camera at the time.
Exposure time,
Bulb Setting
ISO sensitivity
mirror lock
Turning on and off the rear display
Turning on and off live view
Enabling the remote shutter release to be functional (Nikons)
The session starts after the last Telescope Viewing Tour. The photography can be brought forward to an earlier time if you like if the astroexclusive show has no tickets sold if you prefer.
This tour is not available between first quarter moon and 3 days after full moon as the moonlight washes out the photos.
Note that this tour has no viewing through the telescopes just photography with your camera. If you prefer a combination of photos and viewing, choose the astroexclusive tour.
When booking please provide a contact number in case we need to advise you of a change.
Arrive 5 mins before start time.
