Shooting the Stars: An Into to Astrophotography

Do you enjoy getting lost in thought while staring at the nighttime sky? Turns out that you aren’t alone. Not only is an evening enjoying nature’s light show a wonderful hobby, it has also fostered an interest in photographing shooting star trails and other evening star shows.

The term ‘astrophotography’ simply means photographing anything not on Earth, but rather, in space. This particular niche hobby is one that requires some specific skills and experimentation but the results can be remarkable. You’ll want to photograph from a dark location, far away from city light pollution, and a wide-angle lens is well suited for this challenge. A tripod is a must as is a remote, allowing you to keep your eyes trained on the sky’s changes rather than darting between the lens and the sky. Today’s cameras, with their increased ISOs, will serve you well when shooting the stars, so feel free to adjust you settings accordingly. You will want to shoot at different settings and using auto mode won’t work well in this situation. Also, check the weather as clouds and overcast skies will keep the nighttime jewels hidden from sight.

Need a couple of basics to get started in Astrophotography?

Our quality remotes allow you to keep your eyes on the prize:
Berger Bros remote shutter release

Try our popular ProMaster tripods for stunning sky shots:
Berger Bros Tripods

Simply stargazing? Consider a pair of our highly-regarded ProMaster binoculars:
Berger Bros Binoculars

If you are new, we also have an Astrophotographer's kit:
Berger Bros Astrophotographer's kit