Outing – Dark Sky

In anticipation of the South Downs Astrophotography Competition (usual closing date mid-January) we will be going out to capture some night sky images.

As a reminder last year’s competition had the following categories (so no excuses for any member not to attend).

South Downs Dark Skyscapes – Capture a dramatic star-studded or moon-lit photograph of the landscape showing the cosmos above it. Photographs of the “Northern Lights” are also very welcome.

South Downs Life at Night – Capture an amazing shot of living things in the National Park. This can include wildlife, people, trees, plants or fungi! It could be a picture of people stargazing or an evening or night-time community event (like a Camera Club Outing).

From the South Downs to Deep Space – One for the serious galactic adventurer! Capture a breathtaking telescopic image showing constellations, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more taken from within the South Downs National Park.

The Meteoric Mobile Phone Category – Capture a wonderful shot of the South Downs dark skies on your Smartphone. We’re looking for all kinds of night-time shots, from selfies to landscapes, buildings, wildlife, moons, stars, and group shots. See what your phone can capture.