Capturing the Endless Milky Way: A Tasman Valley Panorama

Hello fellow stargazers and photography enthusiasts!

I'm thrilled to share a recent astrophotography project: a 41-image panorama of the Milky Way, captured in the stunning Tasman Valley, New Zealand.

Here are the technical details of how this shot was achieved:

• Camera: Sony A7rV
• Lens: 16mm
• Aperture: F2.8
• Shutter Speed: 13.0 seconds
• ISO: 4000

I'm incredibly eager to hear your thoughts and feedback on this image. Specifically, I'd love to get your opinions on:

• Settings: Could the exposure, aperture, or ISO have been optimized further?
• Composition: Is the framing effective in conveying the vastness of the scene?
• Post-processing: Any suggestions on how to enhance details, reduce noise, or refine the overall look?

I'm particularly interested in how to better capture fainter nebulae like Rho Ophiuchi and Zeta Ophiuchi, and how to manage foreground noise and potential color casts. I'm also exploring techniques to avoid satellite trails and refine effects like the Orton effect. The stitching was a significant effort with so many frames, and I'm open to suggestions for improving that process, whether with software or manual techniques.

Thank you in advance for your valuable insights! I'm always striving to learn and improve my craft, and your feedback is invaluable.