It’s spring, which means for most of us around the world, the core of the Milky Way galaxy, aka the “Galactic Bulge,” will be prominent in the night sky around late summer.
Although you can still see the galaxy during the “festival season,” in general from March to September is when the most spectacular region makes its migration. If you want to try out landscape astrophotography, the night sky over the next six months will provide the most interesting backdrop for your photos.
If you’re looking for some best practices to improve your Milky Way photography, you’ll want to check out this video by astrophysicist Alyn Wallace. In the video, he presents seven tips to improve your shots of the Milky Way this main season. Perhaps the biggest tip most hobbyists overlook is to research the location you intend to shoot. Use a free site like www.lightpollutionmap.info is the first step in combating the problem of light pollution, as it not only helps you to be aware of where the light pollution is, but also the directions you can face to reduce or eliminate said pollution. .
Check out Alyn’s video above for the full tutorial.
