His images represent a journey through space and time. They transport us to alien, glowing worlds on the edges of the universe, while still reminding us of what it means to be human. Today, I’m having a conversation with astrophotographer Hap Griffin. In this episode, we discuss cameras modified for astrophotography, Hap's photographic process, photographing rockets and more.
Hap Griffin online:
ImagingInfinity, Hap's camera modification service: http://www.imaginginfinity.com/
The MAC-Hunter Observation Site: http://www.machunter.org/
The Midlands Astronomy Club: https://midlandsastronomyclub.org/
Hap's AstroBin gallery: https://www.astrobin.com/users/HapGriffin/
The MoonArk project: http://moonarts.org/
Topics discussed:
(05:44) Growing up, loving space
(08:07) Getting serious about astronomy
(10:12) Building an observatory
(13:17) Modifying cameras
(16:16) Hap's photographic process
(29:53) Reflections on time
(34:30) Art vs. science
(38:44) Advice for beginners
(40:16) His favorite objects to photograph
(43:35) Photographing rockets
(52:28) The MoonArk project
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