Star trails seen in the night sky in a time lapse
Dear Daily Dose of Internet,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share with you how I was able to capture an incredible star trails video from my own backyard.
Firstly, I made sure that I had the right equipment. I used a sturdy tripod to keep my camera steady, and a wide-angle lens to capture as much of the sky as possible. I also made sure to fully charge my camera battery and bring extra memory cards.
Once I was set up, I used a remote shutter release to minimize any shake when pressing the button. I set my camera to manual mode and adjusted the settings for a long exposure time (around 30 seconds) and a low aperture (around f/2.8).
I then set the camera to take continuous shots for several hours. To prevent any interruption or disturbance, I turned off all outdoor lights, and even put a black cloth over my camera to block any light from nearby streetlights.
After several hours of shooting, I used specialized software to combine all of the individual shots into a single video. The result was a mesmerizing time-lapse video of the star trails as they moved across the sky.
Overall, capturing star trails was a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience, and I hope that my story can inspire others to try it themselves.
Best regards,
Ashutosh Singhal
04/26/2023
00:13
