Southern Star Trails Over the Pinnacles, Australia
Starhunter Astrophotographer — Sam kok
Unlock the wonders of Milky Way Astroscape with the Starhunter Hobbyist Milky Way Workshop in 2025! This workshop is designed for hobbyists eager to capture stunning Milky Way images using a star tracker. Whether you’re shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, I’ll guide you through every step—from the fundamentals of tracking astroscape to mastering key techniques like polar alignment, star tracking, and composition.
Messier 42 The Great Orion Nebula
Object Type: Nebula / H II Region
Capturing the beauty of the Milky Way can be challenging, especially in Malaysia, where the Polaris is close to the horizon, making polar alignment tricky. That’s why we’ve included star tracker setup as one of the key techniques in this course to help overcome this challenge.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use a star tracker when Polaris is close to the horizon, master long exposure techniques with the tracker, and discover how to mount your camera on it for optimal results. We’ll also cover AstroPanel post-processing techniques to enhance your Milky Way photos. With plenty of hands-on experience in the field, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to capture breathtaking images of our galactic core.
M42 Orion Nebula Fact Sheet —
Fundamentals : Learn the essentials of capturing Milky Way astroscapes, from setting up your star tracker to mastering long exposure, composition, and multiple exposure techniques.
Hands-On Instruction: Receive personalized guidance and expert tips throughout the hands-on process.
Post-Processing Tips: Explore essential AstroPanel post-processing techniques to enhance the Milky Way and unlock the full potential of your night sky photos.
Capturing the deep sky has been a dream of mine since I was young.
Thanks to the advancement of astrophotography technology and the support from Starhunter, I’ve finally been able to fulfill my long-held dream of photographing the distant universe.
- Steven Lim
Such a long journey 5 years of sweat and tears to get astrophotography pictures that I have been dreaming off wanting to take but cannot take till now... so so grateful for starhunter help!
- Micheal