DSLR settings for photographing stars, explained in plain English. A starting exercise with RAW, manual exposure, widest aperture, 10 seconds, and ISO 1600 to 3200.

Astrophotography on a budget starts with the DSLR you already own. What it can capture, the essentials you need, and a simple first night assignment.

Night sky photography in Rocky Mountain National Park for beginners. Camera and tripod preparation, focusing after dark, starting settings, batteries, and cold weather.

When taking photos at night, there are a few key settings that you should consider adjusting on your camera in order to get the best results. These settings include: ISO: The ISO setting on your camera determines how sensitive the camera's sensor is to light. In general, you will want to use a low ISO value (e.g. 100 or 200) when taking photos at night in order to avoid introducing...