Star trekkin'

Donald Yip shares stellar tips that will help you to astro images of the Milky Way shoot awe-inspiring

- Donald Yip

Photographing the Milky Way can be a tricky pursuit. But when the stars align (literally), the reward is worth it. Your Nikon can see and capture far more than your own eyes, and I still get excited every time I see my camera’s rear screen light up with the surreal colours and textures of outer space. But to capture a successful Milky Way core requires a bit of planning and a few key techniques. Thankfully, digital photography – and its ability to capture seemingly endless exposures – has made, what was once an extremely difficult genre on film, far more accessible. With astro, practice makes perfect – even if conditions aren’t ideal – so boldly go to the facing page and discover the crucial tips that will guide you towards the stars. To infinity and beyond…

Camera: Nikon D750

Lens: 16-35mm f/4

Exposure: 30 secs, f/4, ISO3200

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