Learn

Learn

Astrophotography
from city skies.

Discover what you can capture through light pollution. Practical guides, detailed articles, and personal tuition, built on years of photographing deep space from my Bristol garden.

The blue reflection nebulosity and stars of the Pleiades

Choose equipment

Start with the photographs you want to take, then work out which setup suits them.

Find your starting pointCompare OSC and monoBrowse equipment reviews

Capture better data

Choose a target, check the framing, and make the most of clear nights under city skies.

Choose a seasonal targetPlan your framingBuild useful integration time

Process your images

Turn your first stack into an image, then explore more detailed processing tools.

Start processingCalibrate and stack in PixInsightUnderstand resampling
Photographer using a camera and tripod beneath the night sky

Beginner Guides

Start with an overview, then choose a route that suits your equipment and interests, from a camera on a tripod to a dedicated imaging rig.

The Squid Nebula (Ou4)

Articles

Practical guides to equipment, imaging, and processing. Featured articles first, followed by the latest additions.

Star trails circling Polaris above a wooded horizon

Courses

Learn directly with me, with help tailored to your astrophotography or a private evening exploring the night sky.

Online Masterclass

Personal tuition on Zoom, tailored to your equipment, experience, and goals, with ongoing email support.

Stargazing Experience

A private telescope session for families, friends, and small groups in Pensford, south of Bristol.