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 Dristeur
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Topic starter August 6, 2024 1:12 am  

Hello,

 

I've just seen that a major meteor shower is going to be highly visible in less than a week. I'd like to know how to get the best shot and if the method of operation is similar to the Milky Way shot explained on the site?

 

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August 6, 2024 7:35 am  

Hi,

 

Beside some very informative articles about night sky photography on this site, there is a comprehensive guide at NASA's web site:

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/how-to-photograph-a-meteor-shower/

Rgds
Reinhard

https://photographylife.com/how-to-photograph-the-milky-way


   
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 Dristeur
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Topic starter August 6, 2024 7:54 am  

@rjbfoto Thank you so much !


   
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 sokucom
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October 15, 2024 7:42 am  

Great


   
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 EtherArts
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April 30, 2025 4:02 am  

Yes, capturing a meteor shower is quite similar to photographing the Milky Way, with a few key adjustments. You’ll want to use a wide-angle lens, shoot with a high ISO (typically ISO 1600–3200), and a long exposure (10–25 seconds) to capture faint meteors. Use manual focus set to infinity and a tripod to keep your camera steady. Take continuous shots (interval shooting or a remote shutter release helps) to increase your chances of catching meteors. Lastly, scout a dark-sky location well away from city lights for the clearest view.


   
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