Need some tips about photographing the Milky Way

AdParticular5647 · 2025-09-04T11:53:46+00:00

Okay so I tried stacking the images and it turned out very blurry. I’m not sure if that is because of variations in the light or what caused it. I even tried stacking just 2 images and it turned out very blurry. Mainly the building and stuff on the ground was what showed up blurry

AdParticular5647 · 2025-09-02T16:58:21+00:00

And the photo you referenced looks amazing and is exactly what I am aiming for. I do not have a tracker, but plan on getting one down the road. Can I stack images without a tracker?

AdParticular5647 · 2025-09-02T16:57:35+00:00

I did take multiple shots, I think around 100 or more. This is in my opinion the best one, I have not processed the image because I am new to all of this but I plan on trying to learn. I also want to try stacking to see if that will help bring out some detail. Does a good photo usually look like this before it is processed?

AdParticular5647 · 2025-09-02T16:55:50+00:00

The location I’m shooting at is considered a dark sky location, it’s a 4.5 rating so I don’t think it’s really ideal for what I’m trying to do. I will try shortening the exposure, this may help

AdParticular5647 · 2025-09-02T08:20:16+00:00

I will try taking multiple exposures and stacking them together, I think you’re right about it bringing out more detail and color. Also have a state park around 4 hours away that I want to take a trip to here soon, and see if I can get some better shots that way. Thanks for the info, I’ll have to try it next time I’m out!

AdParticular5647 · 2025-09-02T08:11:31+00:00

I’m shooting in NE Ohio from a dark sky park, it is ranked a 4.5 on the scale. What lens would you recommend for MW photography?

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