Emirati photographer Yousef Al Qasimi captures the great thing about house

Dubai: As a part of the “Space World” programme, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organized a specialised workshop titled “Astronomy and Space Photography,” introduced by skilled Emirati photographer Yousef Al Qasimi. The workshop attracted a big viewers of pictures and house fanatics.

During the session, Al Qasimi defined numerous varieties of astrophotography, highlighting the variations between wide-field imaging — corresponding to capturing the Milky Way and star trails —and deep-sky pictures, which incorporates taking pictures nebulae, distant galaxies, and planets. He additionally addressed vital components that affect picture high quality, together with gentle air pollution, moon phases, climate stability, and extra.

Al Qasimi affirmed that the workshop was an inspiring alternative for dialogue and studying, as attendees confirmed nice enthusiasm for exploring the inventive and scientific features of astrophotography—an artwork that mixes visible magnificence with technical precision and strengthens the human reference to the universe.

He added: “Astrophotography is an effective visual tool to promote scientific awareness. It helps embed space sciences into the cultural memory of younger generations through direct and engaging visual experiences. I also commend the vital role played by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in equipping the community with tools for knowledge and exploration, in line with the UAE’s vision of building a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and science.”

Participants realized important technical ideas of astrophotography, together with the perfect digicam settings for capturing the Milky Way: shutter speeds between 10 to 30 seconds, focal lengths from 14 to 24mm, broad apertures (F2.8 – F3.5), and excessive ISO settings (1000–3200) to provide clear, detailed pictures in low-light environments.

The workshop additionally lined mandatory astrophotography gear, corresponding to wide-angle lenses and tripods for wide-field photographs, and star trackers and telescopes for deep-sky imaging. Al Qasimi launched free software program like SEQUATOR, used for picture stacking, element enhancement, and noise discount, to assist produce high-quality photographs of stars and galaxies.

Additionally, the coach showcased quite a lot of telescopes, cameras, and trendy astronomical instruments, explaining the options and makes use of of every for capturing planets, nebulae, and distant celestial objects. He clarified the variations between lenses and telescopes and provided steering on choosing essentially the most appropriate gear based mostly on location, environmental components, and desired topic.

The workshop emphasised astrophotography as a ability that blends artwork with science, fostering analytical considering, precision, and a spotlight to element. It additionally opens up new, non-traditional profession and artistic paths for youth, inspiring them to have interaction with science and house via a compelling visible perspective.

This workshop aligns with Mohammed Bin Rashid Library’s imaginative and prescient of empowering future generations and equipping them with instruments to discover new horizons — corresponding to astrophotography — in step with UAE Vision 2071 to construct a knowledge-based, forward-thinking society and promote scientific curiosity.