What can a camera reveal about the night that our eyes can’t see?
Astrophotography opens up an extraordinary hidden world, from the structure and colour of the Milky Way to faint airglow, aurora and distant objects invisible to the naked eye. But cameras are also remarkably good at revealing artificial light.
Through astrophotography and stories from nights spent beneath the stars, this highly visual talk explores some of the fascinating things a camera can reveal about our night sky, what goes into capturing them, and how even distant artificial light can transform the landscape above us.
Along the way, we’ll look at how photography can help us understand and communicate light pollution, why truly dark places are so special, and how better, more thoughtful lighting can help protect them.
A journey through astrophotography, light and darkness, and the night we’re trying to preserve.
Explore the programme to discover talks, night-time events and experiences inspired by Mayo’s dark skies.