There is a certain amount of preparation to be made to produce a beautiful shot of the galaxy
astrJAKARTA – Photography is a hobby that has become popular in recent years. However, due to restrictions on outdoor activities, it never hurts to try astrophotography.
What is astrophotography? Namely the activity of photographing the beauty of the universe, such as the moon, galaxies, and much more. There are many things that need to be considered to perpetuate the universe.
Because, to produce a good shot of the Milky Way galaxy is not easy. Quoted from various sources, Friday (6/8), here are some tips that can be done to take photos of the beauty of the galaxy.
Determining the Location
Although almost all places on Earth can see the beauty of the galaxy, but not all places can present a view that suits you. For example, light pollution can interfere with the appearance of galaxies in the camera lens or even make it invisible.
Quoted from News Week, photographer Stefan Liebermann also recommends looking for a place with less light pollution. For example, a place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, on an island, or in the highlands.
For convenience, there is an application called ‘Photo Pills’ or ‘Plan it Pro’. This application is useful for viewing the appearance of galaxies where you are located. Of course, the application will really help prepare the equipment needed during the shoot.
Adequate Equipment
Actually, cellphone cameras can also be used to photograph the galaxy. It’s just that, to get the best results, a variety of qualified equipment is needed. Starting from star tracker, telescope, camera infrared, to lenses of various sizes.
Prepare too tripod, so that the camera can remain stable and avoid any movement that can make the image blurry. Also use a light pollution filter to reduce extra light so it doesn’t interfere with the shot.
Learn Moon Phases and Weather
Learn about the phases of the moon before deciding to photograph the galaxy. Avoid when the moon is full. The reason is, the light produced by the moon at full moon will eliminate the stars in the sky, so the photo of the beauty of the galaxy that you capture will not be seen. Except, the object you want to get is the moon.
Instead, choose when the days are dark without the moon to get maximum results. Also pay attention to the weather before deciding to photograph the night sky. The results will certainly be very influential if the weather is cloudy.
Understand Portrait Objects
Understand what’s in the sky and want to shoot. For example, if you want to photograph the core of the Milky Way galaxy, know the times when that part can be seen.
Quoted from Skies And ScopesIn the Northern Hemisphere, the galactic core can be seen from April to July. While in the southern hemisphere, the best time to photograph the galaxy is from February to October.
Those are some tips that can be done to photograph the beauty of the galaxy. Make sure to keep practicing and trying because astrophotography is not easy.
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