Image description
The clear night sky arches over the dark ridge of Mount Pilatus. The image shows the constellation of stars above the mountains of Central Switzerland.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 13 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 50 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the faint light of the Milky Way at night, a wide aperture of f/2 was combined with a high ISO of 3200, while the 13-second exposure time ensures sufficient light intake.
- Use the widest possible aperture to maximize light gathering in low-light conditions.
- Select an exposure time long enough to capture the stars without excessive blur caused by the Earth's rotation.
- Adjust your ISO settings to achieve a well-exposed image of the night sky under dark conditions.