Have you ever wondered how photographers capture the breathtaking, vivid milky way skyscapes? If so, come join MMA’s Artist in residence Charity Grace Mofsen & MMA's Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker for an exciting 4-week course in the world of Astrophotography. Nantucket boasts some of the darkest night skies in the northeast, and the cosmos certainly put on the best shows! The MMA’s beginner's astrophotography workshop intends to give participants the foundations needed to take dramatic pictures of the dark skies above.
In this workshop, you will photograph celestial objects and phenomena starting with a cell phone and DSLR cameras and then progress to the RC24 inch Telescope at the MMA Loines Observatory. Each class will build on the last and some homework will be assigned in between meetings to make the most of this course. Proceeds from the tuition will go toward offsetting/eliminating the cost of this course for local Nantucket students with a photography interest through scholarships in the Fall offering.
Week 1: Intro to Astrophotography
Week 2: In the field
Week 3: In the field
Week 4: Post processing
Classes will start with cell phones and DSLR's and progress to the RC24 inch Telescope at Loines Observatory. Each class will be build on the last and homework will be assigned. Please note classes start at MMA Research Center at 2 Vestal Street, 6:45PM – 7:45PM and then move to Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street Extension when the skies will be dark enough for study. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. This course meets on the following dates: August 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th.
Cost per participant: $700
Members receive a 10% discount
Contact: jgurley@mariamitchell.org
Cancellation and Refund Policy: We understand that plans change! Because we are a small non-profit that benefits from the contributions made by our generous patrons and supporters, cancellations make it more challenging for us to manage program enrollment. Tickets are non-refundable, should you choose to cancel. However, tickets are eligible for an exchange before the date and time of the scheduled program subject to a $5 rescheduling service fee, per reservation, and program availability. If you wish to reschedule, please contact us at info@mariamitchell.org.
In the event of a complete event or program cancellation by us ticket-holders will receive a ticket exchange or refund. Requests for exchanges or refunds must be made in writing, and received, no more than seven days from the date printed on the ticket. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and is based on current availability. No refund or credit will be given if the ticket holder requests a time that is unavailable for any reason.
All offerings are subject to cancellation by the MMA at any time, with or without notice for reasons deemed necessary by the organization. In the event of a cancellation by us, we will make every effort to provide a ticket exchange at an amenable date and time to both parties and if we cannot, we will refund the purchase and credit the original payment method.