2 Understanding the Night Sky
Exploring the night sky and discovering objects to photograph are among the most exciting aspects of astrophotography. This chapter will get you started.
How to Explore the Night Sky
What’s the first thing you do when you plan a vacation? Decide where to go! Then you can choose what to bring and what you might expect to see.
Exploring the night sky with your camera is similar, except you can do it for free and without leaving home. One night you may find yourself wandering down dusty alleyways in the Milky Way, looking to see what you can find hidden inside. Another time you might take a trip through sparkling ...
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