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Potentially daft star trail question?

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The Lemming 23 Jun 2015

Seeing as I am as close to the longest day as possible, is it worth a punt and trying my first ever star trails tonight?

The sky's are clear and the tide is at its lowest at around 23-00hrs.

Also some tips would be awesome.

Cheers muchly

James Rushforth Global Crag Moderator 23 Jun 2015

In reply to The Lemming:

Have a read of: http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=6741 for some tips

It is possible to do star trails in the middle of summer, it just results in a very late night as it takes so long to get dark. In the winter you can be done by 8pm.

One I did a few nights ago: https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10101191836677153&id=61207635&...

Have fun, make sure you post the result!

OP The Lemming 23 Jun 2015

In reply to James Rushforth:

Just been reading and it seems like this time of year is best to see and photograph the Milky Way.

Unfortunately I live on the coast so I am awash with light pollution.

It gets darkest around 1am though.

Thugitty Jugitty 23 Jun 2015

In reply to The Lemming:

> Just been reading and it seems like this time of year is best to see and photograph the Milky Way.

Why is it the best now? It doesn't ever get properly dark at this time of year in N England, just night-long twilight.

OP The Lemming 23 Jun 2015

In reply to Turdus torquatus:

Some website says that the position of the earth and the sun make for better observation.

I however have no idea. I don't even know where to look yet.

john1963 23 Jun 2015

In reply to The Lemming:

I tried this last weekend. At 2am still wasn't completely dark even with the cloud cover that had come over.
Give it a go, but I think I will wait to September to try again.
It was good practice though trying to get the correct camera settings.