Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu, Dusun: Gayo Ngaran or Nulu Nabalu) is the highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia. With an elevation of 4,095 metres (13,435 ft), it is third-highest peak of an island on Earth, and 20th most prominent mountain in the world by topographic prominence. The mountain is located in Ranau district, West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. It is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site.
Seestar Workshop
Discovering expeditions to unbelievable dark site in ways you never thought of.Road to Mt Kinabalu
5 Days 4 Nights Astroscape Workshop
In 1997, a re-survey using satellite technology established its summit (known as Low’s Peak) height at 4,095 m (13,435 ft) above sea level, which is some 6 m (20 ft) less than the previously thought and hitherto published figure of 4,101 m (13,455 ft).
The mountain and its surroundings are among the most important biological sites in the world, with between 5,000 and 6,000 species of plants, 326 species of birds, and more than 100 mammalian species identified. Among this rich collection of wildlife are famous species such as the gigantic Rafflesia plants and orangutans. Mount Kinabalu has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage status.
Astroscape Workshop for Hobbyists / Beginner
In this hobbyists astroscape course, every tutorial is filled with easy-to-follow tips and tricks for taking amazing Milky Way nightscape, the moon, and dso wide field astroscape. Just hover the sections below to find out what’s covered:
Hobbyist Astroscape Workshop Modules
In Astrophotography For Hobbyists, you’re going to learn the secrets for shooting and editing breathtaking night sky photos from a passionate astrophotographer and experienced astroscape master..
Module 1: Introduction to Ultimate Astroscape
In Module One, we start with the basics of ultimate astroscape, setting the stage for an exciting lifelong adventure.
You’ll discover…
- How to start ultimate astroscape
- What is needed for astrophotography
- What camera you can use
- The best astrophotography lenses
- What the common ‘rules’ of astrophotography are
- How your choice of camera & lens impacts on the NPF Rule
Module 2: Practical Guide to Ultimate Astroscape
In Module Two, you can watch and follow along with astromaster on location as he guides you step by step through the practical aspects of ultimate astroscape.
You’ll discover…
- How to set up the star tracker with polaris finder
- How to take shots on single and stacked exposures
- How to use star trackers and timelapses
- How to use panaoroma panel
- Choosing a foreground & mastering focus
Module 3: Post Processing For AstroScape
In Module 3 you’ll review your shots, then you can watch, learn, and follow along as you discover post processing for astroscape
You’ll discover…
- What software you can use (we recommend subscribing to Adobe Photoshop in advance)
- How to process stacked images in SLS, Siril or DSS
- Use Astropanel enhancing star trails to increase exposure,color & detail
- How to blend sky and foreground image (sky replacement)
- How to adjust WB and Color with CRW method