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Not sure about the technique, I just thought that they were worth pointing out to other forum members.

I could not take anything like that.
 
Ding!

And yes, they were posted on here last year. And yes, they are stacked long exposures.

EDIT: Actually, it may not be stacked exposures, but it is definitely at least a single long exposure.
 
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One day I hope to create a picture like that, love it. I have much to learn.

Am I right in thinking that with a wide-angle lens you may be able to do 30 sec plus exposures without visible star trailing?
 
petersmart said:
Unfortunately there seems to be an error - since it states a long exposure was used.

This would result in star trails not those lovely dots of light.

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You could do a single long exposure that didn't result in star trails if the camera was attached to a tracking mount, or piggy backed on a telescope using such a mount.
 
MikeMS said:
One day I hope to create a picture like that, love it. I have much to learn.

Am I right in thinking that with a wide-angle lens you may be able to do 30 sec plus exposures without visible star trailing?
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Yes, and you can also use Deep Sky Stacking software which will align more than one exposure one on top of the other, thus bringing out even more detail in the Milky Way.

I tried this last year, with OK-ish results. You need somewhere completely free of light pollution, no cloud (obviously), and the less moon the better. Unfortunately getting those conditions in this country is most of the battle. I've been waiting since last October for the perfect night to try it again. :|
 
Sounds like a good tip. I did try Registax briefly with some moon shots, however I could quickly tell it was going to be quite an investment in understanding and time. I must give it another go.

I didn't manage any output, must try harder !
 
Scarecrow said:
You could do a single long exposure that didn't result in star trails if the camera was attached to a tracking mount, or piggy backed on a telescope using such a mount.
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Granted but the article specifically states that only an ordinary camera and a tripod were used.

Perhaps he shone his torch at the sky? :lol:
 
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