Join the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society for a workshop that introduces concepts that will assist both the beginner amateur and professional photographer to take stunning photographs of the night sky. 

Night sky photography is very different to that done in daylight.  The afternoon will feature an array of talks given by experienced and award-winning astrophotographers, with (weather permitting) practical hands-on sessions during the evening at our registered Observatory. 

Topics include an introduction to smartphone photography, timelapses, capturing the Aurora Australis, nightscape imaging, deep sky photography and much more.

Weather permitting, attendees will be able to use some of the Society’s premium equipment for some sky imaging on the night. Remember to bring your camera and tripod for the practical evening component if you have them.

Please dress appropriately for being outdoors and on a grassy or uneven surface. You may bring a small torch (red LED or covered in red cellophane).

Driving directions: The venue is in regional Mount Martha inside the Briars Historic Park and nature reserve, and is entered on the east side of Nepean Highway. Drive carefully through the park, with the possibility of wildlife on the road after dark. Follow the signs for 2 km along a sealed road, past a visitors’ centre on your left and café and vineyard on your right, up the hill then straight ahead, with the Shire Nursery on your left, then the observatory is 100 m further along on the left, next door to the Eco House.