Guess the Focal Length! An Astrophotography Challenge
Astrophotography is a field where every detail matters, and one of the crucial settings that dictates the framing and appearance of your celestial targets is the focal length. From wide-field panoramas to incredibly detailed close-ups of distant galaxies, the focal length is your primary tool for composition.
Today, we're putting your astrophotography intuition to the test! Feast your eyes on the image below. Based on what you see – the framing of the target, the level of detail, and the overall composition – can you guess the focal length used to capture this beautiful scene?
Let the guessing begin! Drop your estimates in the comments below. We'll reveal the answer and a bit more about the capture settings soon.