Hands-on astrophotography workshops in Flagstaff, Arizona — the world's first International Dark Sky City. Learn to capture the Milky Way, nebulae, and meteor showers.
View Workshops Night Sky GalleryFlagstaff's strict lighting ordinances create some of the darkest urban-adjacent skies in North America. Selen Rimur workshops leverage this extraordinary resource for hands-on learning.
Our instructors are published astrophotographers affiliated with Lowell Observatory public programs and university physics departments.
No gear? No problem. We loan tripods, trackers, and intervalometers. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless and we handle the rest.
Every workshop includes Lightroom and Photoshop sessions to transform your raw captures into gallery-worthy astrophotography.
From first Milky Way to advanced deep-sky imaging under pristine dark skies.
First IDS city worldwide
April–September peak
Perseids & Geminids
Historic astronomy hub
"Captured my first Milky Way panorama on night one. The instructors made complex concepts feel approachable."
— Jennifer W., Phoenix
"The deep sky masterclass with the tracker was a game-changer. My Orion Nebula shot won a local competition."
— Robert H., Tucson
"Camping under the stars while learning astrophotography — absolutely unforgettable experience."
— Lisa & Mark, California
Every Selen Rimur workshop balances classroom instruction with hands-on field time under Flagstaff's renowned dark skies.
Astronomy fundamentals, camera settings for night photography, and planning tools for predicting clear skies and Milky Way position.
Drive to a dark-sky site near Lowell Observatory. Set up tripods, trackers, and intervalometers with instructor guidance at every step.
Next-day Lightroom and Photoshop session. Learn stacking, noise reduction, and colour grading to bring out nebulae and star detail.
Astrophotography captured by workshop participants under Flagstaff's pristine dark skies.
Any DSLR or mirrorless with manual mode and RAW capability. Full-frame preferred for low-light performance but crop sensors work well.
Wide-angle (14–24mm) for Milky Way panoramas. Telephoto (200mm+) for moon detail. Fast aperture (f/2.8 or wider) strongly recommended.
Sturdy tripod, remote shutter release, headlamp with red filter, and warm layers. Trackers and intervalometers available for loan.
Get in touch today and let us help bring your vision to life.
Contact UsWorkshops held near Lowell Observatory under certified dark-sky conditions.