Dudley Observatory & Albany Area Amateur Astronomers

Capital District Dark Sky Week: A Newbie's Guide to Astrophotography

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Event

Wednesday, April 15, 7:30-9:30pm

Location: Siena University, Roger Bacon Hall Room 250

Astrophotography has become more accessible than ever, but it’s still hard to know where to start. Join experienced astrophotographers from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers for a crash course in how to get started on your dark sky photography journey. Observing with the Breyo telescope if weather permits.

This talk is aimed at astrophotography novices, but everyone is welcome.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Siena University
515 Loudon Road
Roger Bacon Hall 250
Loudonville, NY 12211

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Siena University
515 Loudon Road
Roger Bacon Hall 250
Loudonville, NY 12211
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 4/10/2026
8 p.m. Eastern 		April Octagon Barn Star Party and Lecture
Sat 4/11/2026
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern 		Capital District Dark Sky Week: News and Night Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany Office
24 Martin Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186 Albany, NY
Wed 4/15/2026
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern 		Capital District Dark Sky Week: A Newbie's Guide to Astrophotography Siena University
515 Loudon Road
Roger Bacon Hall 250 Loudonville, NY
Fri 4/17/2026
8 p.m. Eastern 		Captial District Dark Sky Week: Star Party at Grafton Lake with the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers Deerfield Pavilion at Grafton Lake State Park
201 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
Cropseyville, NY 12052 Cropseyville, NY