Image description
The illuminated summit area of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland under a starry night sky. The mountain peak structure stands out against the dark firmament.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the starry night sky, the aperture of f/2 and an ISO of 1000 ensure high light sensitivity. The shutter speed of 10 seconds allows enough light to be collected without the stars appearing blurred due to the Earth's rotation.
- Use a wide aperture such as f/2 to capture as much detail of the night sky as possible in low-light conditions.
- Select a shutter speed of around 10 seconds to keep the stars sharp.
- Experiment with an ISO value of 1000 to find a balance between brightness and digital noise.
- Utilize a short focal length of 12 mm to capture both the summit and a wide portion of the sky simultaneously.