A professional engineer from Brest has transformed his passion for astrophotography into a comprehensive guide for capturing the cosmos, utilizing one of France's darkest regions as his personal observatory. Rodolphe Lacroix has been photographing celestial phenomena from the Monts d'Arrée mountains in Brasparts, taking advantage of the area's exceptional darkness to create stunning images of stars and space.
Lacroix has recently published his expertise in a book titled "La couleur des étoiles" (The Color of Stars), where he shares detailed advice and techniques for capturing astronomical phenomena. The publication draws heavily from his extensive collection of images taken from Brasparts, a location he has chosen specifically for its minimal light pollution. His work demonstrates how the remote mountain location provides ideal conditions for astrophotography enthusiasts.
Beyond his individual pursuits, Lacroix serves as president of the Brest-based association "Gens de la Lune" (People of the Moon), an organization dedicated to astronomy and space observation. Through this role, he has established himself as a key figure in the local astronomical community, sharing his knowledge and passion with fellow enthusiasts throughout the Brittany region.
Lacroix also contributes to academic education by teaching courses at IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom) at the Télécom Bretagne campus in Plouzané. His teaching combines his professional engineering background with his astronomical expertise, providing students with a unique perspective on both technical and artistic aspects of space photography. This educational role allows him to inspire the next generation of astronomers and photographers in the region.
