Image description
The starry sky with the Milky Way stretches over the dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus. Faint clouds and a soft ambient light are visible on the horizon.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'166 × 3'875 px (20 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 15 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the wide aperture of f/2 and an ISO of 3200 allow sufficient light capture, while the shutter speed of 15 s records the starry scene without distracting motion blur.
- Use a fast lens to keep the aperture as wide as possible for astrophotography.
- Choose a short shutter speed to ensure stars are captured as points rather than trails.
- Utilize a wide-angle focal length to capture a vast section of the night sky.
- Adjust your ISO to ensure enough light reaches the sensor while balancing image noise.