Talks

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!

• Perfect for: general audiences, no prior knowledge needed.
• Recommended duration: 30 minutes, including Q&A.
  

Join us for this entertaining and illuminating talk as astrophotographer Lee Pullen charts his journey to produce awe-inspiring photos of the universe from Bristol’s light-polluted city centre!

Lee will reveal technology and techniques that can lead to professional-level results, while sharing a gallery of stunning stars, glittering galaxies, and notable nebulae. After experimenting for 10 years, Lee’s ready to tackle the ultimate challenge: a showdown against the Hubble Space Telescope!

Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply curious about science, this talk will inspire you to look up at the night sky with a new perspective.

• Perfect for: general audiences interested in science. No prior knowledge of astrophotography needed.
• Recommended duration: Recommended duration: 45 – 60 minutes, including short Q&A.
  

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!

• Perfect for: absolute beginners. (Note, this presentation is based on practical stargazing rather than astrophotography).
• Recommended duration: 45 minutes, including a Q&A.
  

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.

• Perfect for: astronomical societies and beginner to intermediate astrophotogaphers.
• Recommended duration: 60 – 90 minutes, including image feedback session.