Capturing the Milky Way's Majesty Over Appalachia
Last week, I shared a single exposure of my first attempt at photographing the Milky Way. Today, I'm excited to present the results from stacking some untracked exposures using the powerful Starry Landscape Stacker software!
This incredible shot was captured at Sinnemahoning State Park in Potter County, Pennsylvania. This location boasts exceptionally dark skies, classified as either Bortle 2 or 3, making it an ideal spot for capturing the faint details of our galactic home.
The Gear and Settings:
- Camera: Canon EOS R8
- Lens: Canon RF 16mm f/2.8
- Exposures: 13 stacked 30-second exposures
- Aperture: f/2.8
- ISO: 3200
The process of stacking multiple untracked images significantly reduces noise and enhances the faint light of the Milky Way, bringing out details that would be impossible to see in a single shot.
I'm thrilled with how this image turned out and the amount of detail that emerged through stacking. I'm always looking to improve my astrophotography skills, so any critique or suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated in the comments below!
