Never Stop Looking Up: Cyprus Astrophotography Event at The Cyprus Planetarium

'Never Stop Looking Up' is a 3-day international astrophotography event in Nicosia, Cyprus, hosted at The Cyprus Planetarium from 11 to 13 September 2026, running 17:00–23:00 each day. Co-organised by The Cyprus Planetarium and AstroVerce Cyprus Astronomy Club, the event brings together five internationally recognised astrophotographers for talks, workshops, hands-on field sessions, and panel discussions. Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or are a seasoned deep-sky imager, this experience is designed to inspire and educate at every level. 🌌

Day 1 (Friday) focuses on community — welcome drinks, an opening ceremony, speaker introductions and the 'Stories Behind Stars' opening conversation. Day 2 (Saturday) is the most action-packed: morning talks and workshops at the Planetarium Dome and Am

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escope demonstrations, thematic panel discussions — including Women in Astrophotography and the Future of Astrophotography — and a closing ceremony.

Featured Speakers:

Nico Carver (@NebulaPhotos)

Cayetana Saiz (@caye.wildvisuals)

Luca Bartek (@the_space_koala)

Vilen Sharifov (@VilenSharifov)

Yannis Doukakis (@IoannisDoukakis)

Registration & Welcome Drinks

Official Opening Ceremony

Meet the Guest Speakers

Networking Reception

Opening Conversation: Stories Behind Stars — All Speakers

Talk: Introduction to Astrophotography — Nico Carver

Talk: Accessible Astrophotography for the Public — Cayetana Saiz

Workshop: Astrophotography Automation & Software — Vilen Sharifov

Workshop: Astrophotography — Yannis Doukakis

Equipment Demonstration & Live Gear Showcase

Sun Observation — Outdoor Solar Viewing

Departure for Amiandos Astropark

Telescope Setup & Real Night Sky Observation

Panel: From Beginner to Astrophotographer — All Speakers

Uranography & Guided Celestial Observation at Amiandos

Talk: Astrophotography Session — Luca Bartek

Talk: Your First Astrophotography Project — Nico Carver

Talk: Overcoming Astrophotography Challenges — Vilen Sharifov

Demonstration: Smart Telescopes & Beginner Astrophotography — Cayetana Saiz

Advanced Talk — Yannis Doukakis

Panel: Astrophotography in Cyprus — Yannis Doukakis & Vilen Sharifov

Panel: Women in Astrophotography — Cayetana Saiz & Luca Bartek

Panel: The Future of Astrophotography — Nico Carver

Special Session: Dark Sky International Talk — All Speakers

Closing Ceremony

For more information and registration details, please contact The Cyprus Planetarium & AstroVerce Cyprus Astronomy Club directly.