Image description
The night sky with numerous stars and the Milky Way stretches over the striking rock massif of Mount Pilatus. The scene captures the summit area under clear night light.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 4000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the starry sky above Mount Pilatus, a wide aperture of f/2 was used to gather as much light as possible, while the ISO 4000 provided the necessary sensitivity for the night.
- Choose a wide aperture to achieve sufficient exposure of the stars in this dark setting.
- Use a wide-angle focal length of 12 mm to capture the vastness of the sky alongside the rock massif.
- Adjust the ISO sensitivity to balance image noise and visibility of the Milky Way during the 10-second exposure.