Best Time to See the Milky Way + 2021 Milky Way Chart

12 November, 202028 August, 2021Leave a comment

Knowing when is the best time to see the Milky Way is key for planning your Milky Way photography sessions and for increasing your chances of success seeing and shooting our galaxy. Generally speaking, the best time to see the Milky Way is during the Milky Way season, which goes from February to October, usually … Continue reading ...

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Where can you see the Milky Way? – 10 best places in the world

18 November, 20203 February, 2021Leave a comment

Viewing our galaxy from Earth is one of the most mesmerizing experiences, but where can you see the Milky Way? It doesn’t matter if your goal is to photograph the Milky Way or you simply want to enjoy a nice view of our galaxy. To maximize your chances, you have to find the best places … Continue reading ...

Best lenses for Milky Way photography in 2021

23 November, 20208 September, 20212 Comments

if you don’t have the best Milky Way camera lens, it doesn’t really matter which camera you’re using. I’ve been testing and comparing different camera lenses and, in short, these are the best lenses to photograph the Milky Way: 1. Sony 20 mm f/1.8 2. Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM 3. Venus Laowa 15mm f/2 4. … Continue reading ...

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Best camera for Milky Way photography in 2021

24 November, 20208 September, 202110 Comments

Choosing the best camera for photographing the Milky Way can be overwhelming. I’ve been testing and comparing different models and, in a nutshell, these are the best digital cameras for Milky Way photography: 1. Sony A7SIII 2. Canon EOS Ra 3. Nikon Z7II 4. Sony A7RIV 5. Nikon D850 6. Canon 5d Mark IV 7. Pentax K-1 … Continue reading ...

Milky Way Calendar 2021 – Best Milky Way viewing planner

26 December, 20208 September, 202114 Comments

2021 MILKY WAY CALENDARS + Bonus: the Ultimate Guide to Photographing the Milky Way USA (Southwest) USA (East Coast) USA (PNW) USA (Midwest) USA (South) UK Canada Northern Europe Central Europe Southern Europe Australia New Zealand Patagonia Southeast Asia Central America & Caribbean Equator Indonesia Mexico Canary Islands India 2021 MILKY WAY CALENDARS + Bonus: … Continue reading ...

How to photograph the Milky Way + 2021 Viewing Calendar!

18 August, 202118 August, 2021109 Comments

A good starting point to photographing the Milky Way is: aperture f/2.8 or the widest in your lens, ISO 3200-6400, and a shutter speed between 10-25 seconds depending on your focal length to capture sharp stars. The longer the focal length, the faster your shutter speed should be. However, photographing the Milky Way is more … Continue reading ...