Jyotirvidya Parisanstha

||ज्ञानस्य निर्मलं नेत्रं ज्योतिष्यकमनुत्तमम्||

Astrophotography Workshop 2026

17 April 2026

Join us for a primer course in Astrophotography and begin your journey of Mobile, DSLR and Professional Astrophotography!

Timing:

1:00 pm on 17 April to 1:00 pm on 19 April

Fees:

Charges per head:
Rs. 8700/- Non Members
Rs. 8400/- Members
(Fees include accommodation, transport, veg food, and breakfast during the course)

About the Event

Join us for an exciting Astrophotography workshop, which includes:

Star-trail, Milky Way, Time-lapse, Widefield photography.
Planetary, Solar, as well as Deep Sky Photography
On field imaging techniques and post-processing
Mobile Photography
Lunar Imaging

To register and pay [Click here]

Dates: Preparatory Sessions – April 11-12, 2026, at Kesariwada and via Zoom.

Field Sessions-April 17-18-19, 2026 at Vil. Kathi, Tal.Patan-Satara.

One will Learn:

Star-trail, Milky Way, Time-lapse, Widefield photography.
Planetary, Solar, as well as Deep Sky Photography
On field imaging techniques and post-processing
Mobile Photography
Lunar Imaging

JVP Will Provide:

Telescopes for imaging during the course
Open Source Sofrwares for Processing
Accommodation(Dormitory type/Sharing and may include mattress)
Food(Veg), Tea/Coffee
Transportation to Site from Pune & back

FAQs:
What is the expected age group?
Minimum 10th Standard(16 years) and above

Is it necessary to bring your own camera? Yes. If you don’t own a Camera, we can connect you to shops in Pune to rent Cameras.

How many sessions are there?
Preparatory sessions Zoom Meeting will be conducted on Saturday 11, & Sunday 12 April 2026.
Field Exercise departure will be on Friday, Apr 17th, 1:00 pm & return to Pune from Field session on Sunday, Apr 19th; 1:00 pm.

Is it cold & Do I need to wear shoes? Yes

Is there mobile phone range on site? Jio/BSNL only