Constellation photography: how to capture the Plough in Ursa Major
March 17, 2021 at 1:16 pm
Photographing constellations is a great way to start taking astrophotos. You’ll capture some captivating images and get your bearings at the same time.
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And it’s not just constellations that make recognisable patterns in the sky. Asterisms, such as the Plough – also known as the Big Dipper – in the constellation Ursa Major, make good, identifiable photo subjects.
These familiar groups typically consist of the brightest stars in a constellation and miss out the fainter stars that make up its main shape.
For a more in-depth look at nightscape photography, read our guide on how to photograph stars. Or visit our dedicated web page for more astrophotography guides.
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