The Physics Program, School of Science, University of Phayao just hosted an awesome event called "Astro Snap: Capturing the Universe's Light” a hands-on workshop designed to teach amateur photographers all about astrophotography! The event gave everyone a chance to dive into the world of night sky photography, with a super catchy theme: "Grab your camera, grab your phone, and let's capture the universe together!" The workshop took place on October 29–30, 2026, at the Science Building 1, Room SC1101, School of Science, University of Phayao.
🎉 We were honored to have Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitthisak Pinmongkhonkul, Dean of the School of Science, kick things off as guests of honor, officially welcoming everyone and opening the event. The school’s management team also showed up to cheer on the participants!
🎤 The star guest speaker for this event was none other than Mr. Keerati Komkongyou, advisor at the Princess Sirindhorn Astropark Observatory in Phitsanulok. With tons of real-world experience in astrophotography, he shared in-depth knowledge and techniques covering both theory and hands-on practice to help participants really get the hang of night sky photography.
📸 The workshop content was designed to take participants from beginner to pro, covering 4 main topics:
1. Basic Astronomy & Celestial Sphere Building a solid foundation on how celestial objects move essential knowledge before diving into astrophotography.
2. DSLR Basics: Star Trail Photography Learning camera settings to capture those stunning streaks of light created by stars moving across the sky.
3. DSLR Basics: Milky Way Photography Practicing techniques to capture sharp, beautiful shots of the Milky Way using a DSLR camera.
4. Milky Way Photography with Smartphones + Image Processing Easy-to-use techniques for capturing the night sky with just a smartphone, plus tips on editing photos for amazing results.
Honestly, anyone! Whether you're a total beginner just getting into astrophotography or someone with more experience looking to level up your night sky photography skills, no prior knowledge needed! With expert guidance from Khun Keerati Khamkhongyu, participants walked away with practical skills they can use with both DSLR cameras and smartphones.
This Astro Snap event really shows how committed the Physics Program at the School of Science, University of Phayao is to make science education fun, creative, and accessible to everyone. It's also a great way to inspire people to appreciate the beauty of the universe, blending science and the art of photography into one amazing experience. ✨✨