SJAA Imaging 7/15/25: Beyond the Horizon: Mastering Perspective and Alignment

Beyond the Horizon:
Mastering Perspective and Alignment in Astrophotography
Tara Mostofi

Tara Mostofi will be discussing how to utilize photo planning tools like PhotoPills and Planit to align celestial objects, and how lens/telescope choice and distance from a foreground element can dramatically impact an image.

Tara will review how precise planning with these digital applications combined with advanced post processing techniques can be used to create images with a greater sense of depth and scale, and maybe give you a new perspective on your astrophotography. We'll cover a spectrum of scenarios, from meticulously planning long-focal-length moon silhouettes to integrating deep space objects with a compelling terrestrial scene. Tara has fallen in love with the night sky through the art of photography. It has revealed the hidden wonders of the cosmos and given her a deeper appreciation of her place in the universe. Having an alignment addiction has created many memorable adventures along the way

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The Imaging SIG meets roughly every month online to discuss topics about imaging. The SIG is open to people with absolutely no experience but want to learn what it’s all about, but experienced imagers are also more than welcome, indeed, encouraged to participate.