Mid-Kent Astronomical Society

Join the Mid-Kent Astronomical Society on April 10 at 8:00 pm BST for a practical and accessible talk on astrophotography using smartphones. Arthur Fentaman will explain how to capture images of the night sky with mobile phones, sharing techniques, recommended apps and simple setup tips that can help beginners and hobbyists get better results without specialised kit.

The session includes an extended question and answer period, giving attendees the chance to ask about camera settings, stacking apps, planning a shoot and how to make the most of local observing nights. This public talk is ideal for anyone curious about photographing stars, the Moon and bright deep sky objects using a device they already own, and for those who enjoy hands-on astronomy activity at star parties and public nights.

Whether you are looking to try astrophotography for the first time or want to improve images taken on a smartphone, Arthur's practical approach will cover the fundamentals and common pitfalls. The event is presented as part of the Mid-Kent Astronomical Society programme and is suited to family audiences and hobby astronomers. Come prepared with questions and, if weather allows, an interest in observing opportunities that complement mobile-phone imaging techniques.