Skies & Scopes Astrophotography

Courses

Learn astrophotography, properly

Structured, step-by-step courses built with award-winning photographers — so you can skip years of trial-and-error and capture the night sky for real.

The Milky Way arching over a country road — captured on a smartphone by Uroš Fink
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Smartphone Milky Way Blueprint

Beginner · Any smartphone

Shoot the galactic core with nothing but the phone in your pocket — planning, settings and the edit, start to finish.

Taught by

Anthony Robinson

Founder of Skies & Scopes — runs the Smartphone Astrophotographer of the Year competition

  • 25 bite-sized video lessons (under 60 minutes total)
  • Works on any modern phone — no camera or expensive kit
  • Private student community for feedback and questions
  • Budget tripod pick (under $13) + free planning & editing apps

Who it’s for: Complete beginners with zero photography experience — and anyone who wants stunning night-sky shots without carrying a camera.

Lifetime access · 30-day money-back guarantee

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The Andromeda Galaxy imaged by Cayetana Saiz
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Deep Sky Mastery

Beginner → Intermediate · DSLR / mirrorless + tracker

Nebulae, galaxies and star clusters — tracking, stacking and processing, taught by an award-winning deep-sky imager.

Taught by

Cayetana Saiz

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day winner · European Space Agency collaborator

  • 21 video lessons across 5 modules (4+ hours)
  • Planning, capturing and the full processing workflow
  • PixInsight template + California Nebula practice data
  • Gear checklist, processing cheat sheet & 2026 target calendar

Who it’s for: DSLR or mirrorless owners ready to go beyond wide-field shots and capture deep-sky objects — no prior astro experience needed.

Lifetime access · 30-day money-back guarantee

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Concentric star trails over a radio telescope by João Yordanov Serralheiro
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Star Trails Fast Track

All levels · Any camera + tripod

Turn the turning sky into spinning ribbons of light — a fast, repeatable workflow with minimal editing.

Taught by

João Yordanov Serralheiro

NASA APOD winner · Astro Image of the Year 2025 · Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlisted

  • 21 video lessons across 7 modules
  • Gear, location, focusing, settings, stacking & processing
  • Cheat sheets for Sony / Canon / Nikon settings
  • Pre-shoot checklist, 2026 gear guide & email support

Who it’s for: Anyone with a camera, lens and tripod who wants dramatic results fast — even from light-polluted skies.

Lifetime access · 30-day money-back guarantee

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Try any course risk-free for 30 days

Watch the lessons, try the techniques, take your first shots. If it’s not for you, email us within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked.

What students say

5-star rated

Real people. Real first shots.

Verbatim reviews from students of the Smartphone Milky Way Blueprint and Deep Sky Mastery — every one a five-star "would recommend".

Would recommend

“Great for learning how to use my iPhone to capture Milky Way photos — plus foregrounds. Best of all was knowing the alternative to using a DSLR camera.”

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Jeff Johnson
Smartphone Milky Way Blueprint
Would recommend

“I loved everything about it — I’d recommend it.”

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Tillie
Smartphone Milky Way Blueprint
Would recommend

“Excellent course — really enjoyable and professional. I can’t wait to put what I learned into practice.”

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Iñaki
Deep Sky Mastery · with Cayetana Saiz
Would recommend

“A really well-explained course, for everyone. I’d been learning on my own for ages but there was so much I didn’t understand — this walks you through it step by step with your own camera and gear.”

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David C.
Deep Sky Mastery · with Cayetana Saiz
Would recommend

“Highly recommended — well explained, concise, no waffle. It covers everything: planning, shooting, and processing in Siril and PixInsight. By the end you’ll be able to take your own astro photos.”

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Jorge Císcar
Deep Sky Mastery · with Cayetana Saiz

Before you enrol

Questions, answered

Do I need any experience to start?

No. Every course is built for complete beginners and starts from the very first step — no photography or astronomy background required.

What gear do I need?

The Smartphone Blueprint needs nothing but a modern phone. Deep Sky Mastery and Star Trails Fast Track need a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a tripod (plus a star tracker for deep-sky). Each course tells you exactly what to get — including budget options.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access. Watch at your own pace, rewatch anytime, and get free updates as the courses grow.

What if it’s not for me?

Every course is backed by a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If it’s not right for you, email us within 30 days for a full refund.

Who actually teaches the courses?

Award-winning astrophotographers — including two NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day winners — each teaching the exact discipline they’re known for.

Your first real shot is closer than you think.

Still deciding? Start with the free guide and get a feel for how we teach — then pick the course that fits where you are today.