I dug this one out of my old 35mm files. It was my very first photo of the night sky, taken in the summer of 2000. I was hoping to capture star trails as the rotated around the North Star, but to my surprise I found after I had developed the photos, that a satellite had made it's way across my filming field of vision.
There was another photo which came out decent but with a lot of extra "noise"… just worth posting here for posterity. ✨
Have you taken any Star trail photos? I would love to see it. Send me a peek!
Astrophotography FAQs
When did you start observing & photographing the night sky?
It is fair to say my first "love" was the night sky and I have many wonderful family memories of taking night roadtrips outside of the city limits to see the heavens better. I started photographing the sky in 2000 when I bought my first SLR camera.
What equipment do you use to observe & photograph the night sky?
• Canon SX50 HS
• Orion 10x50 Wide-angle binoculars
• iPhone 15Pro (rare, but it happens!) 😅
What do you suggest for someone wanting to get started in astronomy or astrophotography?
Having some basic understanding about celestial objects and the night sky can be super helpful before jumping right in.
• For observing the night sky: I suggest reading articles and blogs about current astronomy events. There are many sites which keep calendars of what to expect months and years in advance. Join local astronomy clubs, online groups and forums, and get recommendations for tips and tricks for observing where you live.
• For astrophotography: I suggest learning about camera settings, equipment setup, and post-processing techniques to be successful. There are many videos online with tips and tricks for the best settings. Also beware, equipment can get quite pricy!
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