Astrophotography in the Harz Mountains
Design stars, the Milky Way & the night sky
As an astrophotographer with experience, passion, and clear language, I will guide you in sharpening your eye for the night sky. In my courses, you'll learn how to use your camera to capture impressive images of the starry sky – using simple tools and practical techniques.
Whether you're taking your first steps into astrolandscape photography, want to photograph the Milky Way or deep sky objects: I'll show you what's important - and how to move safely and confidently in the field at night.
Secure your place now and discover the starry sky:
Current dates for astrophotography
- The galactic center of the Milky WayFri, Aug 22Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- Deep-sky photography for advanced usersSat, Aug 23Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- Photographing fascinating star trailsFri, Oct 24Clausthal-Zellerfeld
What you learn
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Exposing the starry sky correctly – ISO, aperture, time
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Focusing in the dark – with or without aids
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Photographing the Milky Way – with composition and foreground
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Equipment and planning – apps, tripod, filters, weather
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On request: Tracking with Star Tracker or image processing
Who are the courses intended for
Beginner-friendly and individual – for everyone who wants to photograph the sky:
For nature photographers who are getting into night photography
For astro-curious people with DSLR or system camera
For all those who want to discover the Harz Mountains photographically at night
Exemplary motifs and locations
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Brocken
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Oderteich
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Hohnstein (Neustadt)
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Pleiades