This immersive Starhunter Workshop is designed for beginners and hobbyists who are passionate about capturing the beauty of the night sky. Each session is thoughtfully structured to guide participants through the art and technique of astrophotography, combining easy-to-follow instruction with hands-on practical experience.
Workshop
Capturing Astroscapes and the Milky Way over Mount BromoStarhunter Workshop for Starhunter Beginners/Hobbyists
Whether you’re aiming to photograph the majestic sweep of the Milky Way, the dramatic beauty of sunrise or sunset over Mount Bromo, or the intricate details of deep-sky objects in the southern night sky, this workshop provides the essential skills, techniques, and guidance to help you achieve stunning results.
To ensure a more focused and effective learning experience, the workshop is divided into three groups based on different astrophotography setups and skill levels. Participants can choose the group that best matches their equipment and experience, allowing for a more personalized and rewarding journey into astrophotography.
Group A – Milkyway Nightscape Workshop
JULY 9–13, 2026 |
📍 Mount Bromo Road Trip
Designed for those who are passionate about capturing the beauty of the night sky and landscapes in a single frame, the Nightscape Workshop focuses on wide-field milky way techniques. Participants will learn how to plan and compose stunning Milky Way shots, balance exposure between foreground and sky, and master essential skills such as star tracking, landscape composition, and star trail shooting. This session is ideal for beginners and hobbyists looking to create impactful nightscape images with minimal equipment.
Group B – Deep Sky Object (DSO)
JULY 13–17, 2026 |
📍 Mount Bromo Road Trip
This session covers the fundamentals of deep-sky astrophotography, including telescope setup, mount alignment, target selection, and data acquisition for objects such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.Participants will also be introduced to image calibration and processing techniques using PixInsight, enabling them to produce detailed, high-quality deep space images.deal for beginners and hobbyists who own a complete astrophotography setup and are ready to capture under clear, dark skies.
Group C – Seestar s50/s30/s30pro
JULY 09–13, 2026 | JULY 13–17, 2026
📍 Mount Bromo Road Trip
This session focuses on practical, hands-on experience—covering setup, smart alignment, target selection, and automated image capture for objects like nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.articipants will also learn basic image processing and enhancement techniques using mobile and desktop workflows, enabling them to produce impressive deep-sky images with minimal setup and technical complexity.Ideal for beginners and hobbyists who own a Seestar.
Astro Master on the Mount Bromo Astro Expedition & Workshop
Stanley Tang
Stanley Tang is a highly skilled astrophotographer and landscape photographer with more than 27 years of expertise, specializing in nightscape and deep-sky object (DSO) astrophotography. His captivating work has earned recognition on both domestic and international astrophotography platforms, as well as widespread exposure in mass media, gaining admiration from astronomy enthusiasts and fellow astrophotographers.
With his expert guidance, you’ll learn how to master composition, camera techniques, post-processing, and the use of star-trackers to shoot incredible Milky Way photos.Stanley Tang brings years of experience, both online—through articles, tutorials, and webinars—and offline, through hands-on workshops and gear advice. His passion for teaching and sharing makes every session both fun and rewarding.
Come along on this unforgettable journey. Discover the beauty of the night sky and grow your skills as an astrophotographer with one of the best in the field.
Astroscape Module 1
📅 28 JUNE , 2026 |🕥 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 SACG Workstation
Astroscape Module 2
📅 JULY 9–13, 2026 |
📍 Mount Bromo Road Trip
Astroscape Module 3
📅 JULY 26, 2026 | 🕥 1:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 SACG Workstation
Starhunter Astroscape Workshop Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Astro Adventure Nightscape
In Module One, we start with the basics of adventure astroscape, setting the stage for an exciting lifelong adventure.
You’ll discover…
- How to Get Started with Adventure Astroscape Photography.
- What You Need for Adventure Astroscape.
- What Camera to Use for Astroscape Photography.
- The Best Lenses for Astrophotography.
- Key Skills Needed for Adventure Astroscape Photography.
- How Your Camera and Lens Choices Affect Your Travel Gear.
Module 2: Practical Guide to Starhunter Adventure Astroscape
In Module Two, you can watch and follow along with astromaster on location as he guides you step by step through the practical aspects of ultimate astroscape.
You’ll discover…
- How to Set Up a Star Tracker Using the Southern Polaris Finder
- How to Capture Single and Stacked Exposures
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Using Star Trackers for Astrophotography and Timelapses
- How to Use DreamSky Panorama Tools
- Choosing the Right Foreground and Mastering Focus
Module 3: Post Processing For Adventure Astroscape
In Module 3 you’ll review your shots, then you can watch, learn, and follow along as you discover post processing for astroscape
You’ll discover…
- Recommended Software for Post-Processing
(We suggest subscribing to Adobe Photoshop in advance). - How to Process Stacked Images Using SLS, Siril, or DeepSkyStacker (DSS).
- Enhancing Star Trails with AstroPanel to Boost Exposure, Color, and Detail.
- Blending Sky and Foreground Images (Sky Replacement Techniques)
- Adjusting White Balance and Color Using the CRW Method