What focal length should I use?

martini · 21st of June 2012 (Thu)

Greetings! What's the best focal length to use for taking pictures of the night sky? I want to keep the stars in focus as much as possible so I'm assuming I should focus near infinity but wanted to get more expert advice.

the jimmy · 21st of June 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by martini

Greetings! What's the best focal length to use for taking pictures of the night sky? I want to keep the stars in focus as much as possible so I'm assuming I should focus near infinity but wanted to get more expert advice.

using only a tripod you'll want to use a wide angle lens. Read thru the thread "You Don't Need a Telescope" in the astronomy photo sharing forum for many ideas and examples of great photo's done on just a tripod.

A.S.I.G.N. Observatory · 22nd of June 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by martini

Greetings! What's the best focal length to use for taking pictures of the night sky? I want to keep the stars in focus as much as possible so I'm assuming I should focus near infinity but wanted to get more expert advice.

What equipment are you using? Camera? Lens? Tripod? Try reading this.

Baz.

martini · 25th of June 2012 (Mon)

Thanks Baz...appreciate the tips.

A.S.I.G.N. Observatory · 25th of June 2012 (Mon)

My pleasure mate.

Baz.

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