It’s tripods and manual mode at the ready, as we point our cameras to the heavens and photograph the night sky. Astrophotography tends to involve a decision on whether to go for a long exposure and shoot dynamic star trails, or a shorter exposure and show off the glory of the Milky Way. Both approaches require a lot of patience, and trial and error, but when mastered produce some of the most impressive images you’ll see.
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