The best camera for astrophotography: tools, lenses and tools for shooting the night sky

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Want to shoot the stars? The first thing you need is the best camera for astrophotography – that is, a DSLR or mirrorless camera that enables you to open the shutter for at least 30 seconds. You’ll also need a tripod, RAW format photos to spruce-up in Photoshop, and last but not least great timing. 

The best camera for astrophotography is imperative if you want to photograph the night sky and catch specific celestial events like the Perseid meteor shower, or phenomena such as the Milky Way (which is best photographed in summer) or the Northern Lights (in winter).

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Steve Liem

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