Episode 143: Mike Shaw Wants You to Enjoy the Night Sky
The weather is warming up, the skies are clearing, and we point our eyes and cameras to the sky. But capturing the night sky well requires more than just snapping a photo of the heavens. Mike Shaw, author of the new book The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography, joins us to talk about what gear you need—yes, you can do it with a smartphone!—and how to make stunning star photos.
Guest:
Hosts:
- Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon
- Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon
Show Notes:
The Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography, by Mike Shaw. Use code SHAW10 when buying from Rocky Nook to get 10% off.
- International Dark Sky Association
- The World At Night (TWAN)
- Planit Pro app
Our Snapshots:
- Jeff: Skylight Forecast
- Kirk: That Stunning ‘Succession’ Emotional Set Piece Was Shot as a Single 27-Minute Take
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