Exploring the Wonders of Astrophotography

Join our astrophotography group to capture breath taking images of deep space objects, galaxies, and celestial phenomena within our solar system, including the moon, planets, and the sun.

Exploring the Wonders of Astrophotography

Join our astrophotography group to capture breathtaking images of deep space objects, galaxies, and celestial phenomena within our solar system, including the moon, planets, and the sun.

"We are made of star-stuff." — Carl Sagan

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Rolf is based in Auckland, New Zealand, and has been interested in astronomy for as long as he can remember, having observed and photographed the night sky for decades with many different instruments. He enjoys taking images that are unusual, such as ultra-deep exposures, gravitational lenses, quasars, distant galaxy clusters, extragalactic globulars, and even the Cosmic Web itself. Rolf finds that these obscure targets often have a very interesting story to tell.

His interest has led to some novel achievements in amateur astronomy, including imaging the circumstellar disc of Beta Pictoris, the first optical detection of the Southern jet in Centaurus A, light echoes from both SN1987A and the Great Eta Carinae Eruption, and he has also received numerous competition awards and APOD’s (Astronomy Picture of the Day).

NGC 1512 Galaxy in the Horologium Constellation 38Mly

Rolf Wahl Olsen

Wednesday, 25th March 2026 at 8:00pm

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Meeting Location

Our meetings are held at the

Room 1A161 (Upstairs)
University of Hertfordshire
Lindop Building
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB

(What 3 words: stars.stones.energetic) and simultaneously on Zoom.

There is plenty of parking space around the venue which is free after 19:00

25th February - John Hayes - US based Astrophotographer (Zoom) - Topic TBA

Upcoming Meetings

Future meetings and discussions will play a significant role in shaping the trajectory of our projects. We will gather insights, address concerns, and collaboratively pave the way for success in our upcoming ventures.