PhotoActive #143: Mike Shaw Wants You to Enjoy the Night Sky

In the latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast, we talk to Mike Shaw about his new book, The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography.

Jeff Carlson's avatar Jeff Carlson on June 13, 2023

The latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast is live, and this time we’re looking toward the stars! The weather is warming up, the skies are clearing, and we point our eyes and cameras to the sky. But capturing the night sky well requires more than just snapping a photo of the heavens. Mike Shaw, author of the new book The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography, joins us to talk about what gear you need—yes, you can do it with a smartphone!—and how to make stunning star photos.

Listen here: PhotoActive #143: Mike Shaw Wants You to Enjoy the Night Sky

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Published by Jeff Carlson

Author, photographer, and late-nighter Jeff Carlson writes for outlets such as Popular Photography, DPReview, Creative Pro, and others, and is a contributing editor for TidBITS. He is the author of Take Control of Your Digital Photos; The Photographer's Guide to Luminar AI, Take Control of Apple Watch, and Take Control of Your Digital Storage, among many other titles.

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