Ready to Master
360° Startrail Panoramas?
Video course on sale: only 50 spots. After 50 copies I close sales to focus on the platform and my students' progress.
What You'll Learn
Complete mastery of 360° star trail panoramas from concept to award-winning final image
Master celestial mechanics and star trail planning for any location
Achieve perfect camera centering and balance for 360° panoramas
Execute professional shooting techniques with precise overlap
Stitch flawless star trails using advanced processing methods
Apply sky warping for perfect 360-degree geometry
Create dramatic comet effects and integrate light painting
Blend sky and land seamlessly with PTGUI mastery
Develop competition-winning color grading techniques
Build a portfolio of award-worthy astrophotography
Become part of the elite few who master this advanced technique
360° Startrail Masterpieces
Examples of competition-winning images you'll learn to create
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See the Transformation
From trail just stitched to final processed image
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What Makes This Course Unique
The only course in the world dedicated entirely to 360° star trail panoramas
No Other Course Like It
Literally the only comprehensive training on 360° star trail panoramas in existence
Competition-Winning Technique
Learn the exact workflow used to win international astrophotography awards
One Camera System
Create stunning 360° panoramas with just one camera - no special equipment needed
Direct Support from Alex
Personal email support and image reviews from an award-winning astrophotographer
Lifetime Access & Updates
All future updates included at special pricing for existing students
Elite Technique
Become one of the few photographers worldwide who master this advanced 360° startrail technique
From planning to export: the complete professional workflow
FEATURED IN
Course Modules
Four comprehensive modules covering every aspect of 360° star trail panoramas
Foundation & Planning
Learn the fundamentals of 360° star trail photography. Understand celestial mechanics, perfect your timing, and plan shoots like a professional.
Complete Curriculum
36 comprehensive lessons • 3+ hours total duration
What You'll Need
Essential software to follow the complete workflow
Software
- Adobe Lightroom or Camera Raw (RAW editing)
- PTGUI (demo version available for learning) or AutoPano Giga as a free alternative with a very similar workflow
- Adobe Photoshop (final compositing & refinement)
- Computer with 16GB+ RAM (recommended)
Meet Your Instructor
Alex Wides
Alex Wides is a professional astrophotographer specializing in 360° star trail panoramas. With over 15 years of night photography experience, Alex has perfected a unique technique that captures complete celestial rotations in a single seamless image.
His work has won international competitions including the Epson Pano Awards and has been exhibited at the Royal Observatory Greenwich for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year, as well as published multiple times in National Geographic and other leading magazines. Alex's innovative approach combines technical precision with artistic vision.
Through this course, Alex shares the complete professional workflow he has refined over hundreds of night shoots across the world's darkest skies.
15+
Years Experience
200+
Night Shoots
5000+
Photographers Trained
10+
Awards Won
Award-Winning Astrophotography
Alex has won the prestigious Epson Pano Awards 2025, competing against thousands of panoramic photographers worldwide.
Video Course on Sale
Only 50 spots. After 50 copies I close sales to focus on the platform and my students' progress.
Limited to 50 students. After 50 sales I close enrollment to monitor the platform and support my students' progress.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
36
LESSONS
3h+
TOTAL DURATION
∞
LIFETIME ACCESS
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Master
360° Startrail Panoramas?
Video course on sale: only 50 spots. After 50 copies I close sales to focus on the platform and my students' progress.