Astrophotography Workshop: Aurora & Geminid Meteor Shower
Have you heard about the strong aurora and passing comet in the news recently? Have you been seeing everyone’s posts on social media, but feel like you’re missing out? Then join us for an evening astrophotography workshop on auroras and meteor showers, where you’ll learn to capture these events yourself!
Photographer and geologist Chuck Houser will first lead a presentation on what it takes to photograph the night sky. He’ll share photos he’s taken of northern lights and other celestial events and provide tips on how to achieve your own. You’ll then join Chuck for a hands-on workshop outside where he’ll help you set up and try photographing the night sky yourself! You’ll learn how to prepare your equipment, focus your camera, create long exposures, and find the right location to set up your camera. Expect to see some Geminid meteors!
There’s no better place to photograph the night sky than Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, where light pollution is minimal and the sky is vast. For this workshop, we recommend a camera that allows for manual functionality (we’ll discuss how to control the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed) and a sturdy tripod that won’t move with the wind. Any other equipment is welcome but optional (e.g. wide-angle lens, shutter-release cable, etc).
Register today!
Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 6:30-10:00 p.m. (end time is approximate)
Location
Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Cost:
Non-member – $70
ABF Member – $55
Student – $35
*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future education programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to the outdoors.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a 2–3 paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.
About the Presenter:
Chuck Houser has over three decades of experience in the earth science industry. He is a registered geologist, certified engineering geologist and certified hydrogeologist with experience conducting investigations on lithological formations. His experience includes environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring, fault and landslide investigations, groundwater resource studies, geological mapping and geotechnical investigations.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests must be received 7 days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Please note that ABF may cancel a program due to inclement weather or low attendance. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.
