SHOOT FOR THE STARS

Astrophotography pro Chris Grimmer shows an enthusiast with just a couple of years of taking photos under his belt how to capture amazing images of the night sky

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PRO
CHRIS GRIMMER

CAMERA:
CANON EOS 6D, 7D & 70D

Chris was shortlisted for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year in 2016, and he's also been shortlisted for the UK Astrophotographer of the Year - so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about capturing great shots of starry skies. Chris uses a whole host of equipment, from converted EOS cameras to tripod heads that rotate to track stars. You can see his work at

https://bit.ly/3M2SBe8

APPRENTICE
STEVE DYTHAM

CAMERA:
CANON EOS R6

Steve took up photography as a hobby over the Covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. He's based in Peterborough UK, and is often out with his camera shooting wildlife at some of his favourite local nature spots. While he has a passion for nature, he also wants to learn how to take better landscapes and night shots, so we paired him with astro pro-Chris to show him the ropes at a suitably dramatic ruined church near King's Lynn in Norfolk.

TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT

Chris showed Steve how to use the Manual mode to take full control

STARTING SETTINGS