Astrophotography for Beginners Workshop in Tenerife

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The activity is personal in small groups with each guest having access to either a motorised mount or a equatorial telescope. Each guest will get the opportunity to try both pieces of equipment. This is a great introduction to astrophotography and the opportunity to try expensive equipment before investing their money.
The dark skies of Tenerife are well known and at 7000ft above sea level we are often above the low level clouds. The lunar landscapr offers lots of opportunities for night time landscape photography called Nightscape and this combined with the unusual rock .
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What's Included

Telescopes and motorised mounts
Pick Up and Drop off in the South is included

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will whatsapp text you on the day to confirm the weather is ok and the time we will meet you

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Meeting point

We will send anyone that is meeting us a google map reference and the time of the meeting and our expectations for the weather forecast that night on the day of the excursion

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

A unique astrophotography experience.

Hands on Learning:

- Introduction to Astrophotography concepts

- How to set up telescopes and connect various types of cameras to them

- How to polar align the equatorial telescopes and the Skyadventurer motorised mounts we use

- How to use stacked images and the different settings on your cameras to achieve the best results.

- Deep-Sky Focus: Learn to capture intricate details of galaxies and nebulae through guided use of professional-grade equipment.

- From Winter to Spring, focus your lens on celestial marvels such as the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades, and the Orion Nebula.

- From Summer to Autumn, shift your focus to breathtaking nightscapes of the Milky Way and vibrant nebulae against Tenerife’s dramatic landscapes.

- Personalised Attention: Small group sizes ensure a relaxed, supportive environment tailored to your needs.

- Follow-Up Resources: After your session, we’ll provide helpful links and resources for post-processing support, including tips and tutorials to help you edit and enhance your astrophotography images.

Tenerife is one of the world’s best stargazing destinations, due to it’s clear skies and high altitudes.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tenerife Astrophotography

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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