I’m available to give talks to astronomical societies and other interested groups. I have a number of presentations that are good-to-go, and can create something bespoke if necessary too. Contact me for more details.
Upcoming talks
Stargazing At Bristol Cathedral
* 18 October 2024
* 25 October 2024
* 1 November 2024
* 8 November 2024
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Past talks
The Science Tapes Launch Party
23 October 2024, Left Handed Giant Taproom, Bristol, 7:30 – 9:45pm
Urban Astrophotography
Hertford Astronomy Group Astrophotography Section, 5 June 2024
Pint of Science: The Astronomer’s Guide to the Galaxy
15 May 2024, Left Handed Giant Taproom, Bristol, 7:30 – 9:45pm
Urban Astrophotography
Cardiff Astronomical Society, 16 February 2023
Cloudy skies and city lights: astrophotography against the odds
Astro Chat (online), 17 December 2022, 9pm
Taking your astrophotography to the next level
Bath Astronomers, 7 December 2022
Astrophotography 101
Part of Stargazing for Beginners, organised by the Bristol Astronomical Society, Cardiff Astronomical Society, and Bath Astronomers. 2 October 2022
Urban Astrophotography
Wells & Mendip Astronomers, 23 April 2022
Urban Astrophotography
Bristol Astronomical Society, 18 February 2022
Ready-made talks
Astrophotography 101
Camera technology is now more advanced than ever, and it’s possible for beginners to take stunning astrophotos. Urban Astrophotographer Lee Pullen will talk through how to take your very first photo of the stars, and outline the next steps if you get bitten by the astrophotography bug!
Recommended duration: 30 minutes, including Q&A
Urban Astrophotography
Bristol-based astrophotographer Lee Pullen charts his attempts to produce a respectable astro-image despite living in the centre of a light-polluted city! He’ll explain how his approach has changed over time, and reveal techniques that can lead to surprisingly good results.
Recommended duration: 60 minutes, + Q&A
Cloudy skies and city lights: astrophotography against the odds
Astrophotographer Lee Pullen shares his tips and tricks for taking photos of the cosmos, despite imaging from the centre of a light-polluted city in perpetually cloud-covered England!
Recommended duration: 30 minutes, + Q&A
Taking your astrophotography to the next level
Have you tried taking astrophotos but were disappointed with the results? Or maybe you have yet to begin and want to start in the right direction? If so, join astrophotographer Lee Pullen of UrbanAstrophotography.com for a session dedicated to elevating the quality of your pictures. Lee will give an overview of equipment choices, provide valuable tips for imaging deep sky objects, and give insight into the dark art of processing. This will be followed by a feedback session on images supplied by audience members, and a Q&A session with Lee.
Recommended duration: 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes for feedback session on members’ images and Q&A
Stargazing: Our Window to the Cosmos
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the night sky? Well, this is your chance! Astronomer Lee Pullen will give an awe-inspiring guided tour of the night sky. Discover which constellations are overhead, and investigate the science behind the stars. He’ll even set up a telescope for stunning views of the cosmos!
Recommended duration: 30 minutes
Note, this presentation is based on practical stargazing rather than astrophotography.
Donations gratefully received!