I've been teaching astrophotography to beginners since 2017. These are the basic astrophotography and stars settings I teach my students so they can get out there and get awesome Milky Way photos on the very first night. So join me in this brief guide as I share my knowledge on mastering the basic astrophotography settings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your astrophotography skills, I've got you covered.

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✨ Camera Settings: I'll walk you through the optimal camera settings for astrophotography, including ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. We'll break it down step by step to make it easy to follow.

Equipment Essentials: I'll discuss the musthave equipment, such as tripods, lenses, and remote shutter releases, to ensure your shots are sharp and breathtaking.

Focusing Technique: I'll share my main tip on how to achieve precise focus in the dark sky, whether you're shooting widefield landscapes or deepsky objects.

I'll also share some valuable tips and tricks that I've learned over the years to overcome common challenges and ensure your astrophotography adventures are a success.

0:00 Intro to astro
0:41 Manual mode and settings
2:20 How to shoot in seconds
2:58 Other camera settings
4:50 Benefits of a remote trigger
5:26 Lets talk lens for astro
6:39 How to focus for astrophotography
8:48 Tripods for astro
10:47 Go photograph the stars!