Mesa Verde National Park Hosts Free Astrophotography Workshop

Date:
July 29, 2024
Contact:Kristy Sholly, Public Information Officer, 970-529-4628

MESA VERDE, CO - Mesa Verde National Park, an International Dark Sky Park, is excited to host four, free, beginner Astrophotography workshops in August. Join astrophotographer Don Riddle to learn how to take photos of the Milky Way.

The workshops will be held on the nights of Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday August 7, Thursday August 8, and Friday August 9. Each night is a stand-alone workshop and begins at 7:45pm either near the park entrance (Tuesday and Wednesday nights) or at an overlook approximately 30 minutes into the park (Thursday and Friday nights). Both locations will have excellent views of the Milky Way!

The workshops begin in daylight to get you familiar with your camera settings, and then as the sun sets and the Milky Way rises above. The evening finishes around midnight. An optional drop-in session will be held the following day, indoors, to learn how to edit your photos.

The following equipment is required for participants:

Required

• Camera with ISO up to 6400 available (DSLR or mirrorless, please)
• Wide angle lens 50mm or less (stock lenses are ok, f stop lower than 3.2 is preferred)
• Sturdy tripod
• Red light headlamp
• Warm clothes
• Camp chair - there is no seating available at workshop locations
• Extra Memory card
• Thumb drive

Recommended

• Remote shutter
• Extra batteries
• Water and snacks
• Bring warm clothing - it gets cool in Colorado at night!

Remember, this is a late-night workshop - please arrive well-rested!

Registration for this free workshop is required and is limited to 20 participants per workshop can be found on the park website at www.nps.gov/meve/planyourvisit/stargazing.htm or at the link below:

August 6 - Mesa Verde Milky Way Photography Workshop (constantcontactpages.com)

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