Few sights are more dramatic than a star-filled sky at night. But to capture it in all its glory, you need to get far, far away, says photographer Keith Wilson. Here are his tips to improve your astrophotography The long nights of winter are the best time of the year for observing the stars and constellations and particularly the band of subtle starlight that constitutes the Milky Way. But it requires more than a clear, moonless night to observe this celestial phenomenon, let alone embark upon any attempt at night sky photography. Unfortunately, light pollution from street lamps, floodlights, motorway illuminations and other artificial sources make it extremely difficult for any urban dweller to see more than the light of the moon or our neighbouring planets of Mars and Venus. But our chances improve dramatically when we head out of the cities to unlit areas of countryside, or better still, … Continue reading Tips and tricks for night sky photography