Image description
An astronomical telescope stands on the night terrace of the Hotel Pilatus Kulm under a starry sky. The distinctive Pilatus massif serves as the backdrop for the nocturnal observation.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, an aperture of f/2 was chosen to capture as much light as possible in challenging conditions. The shutter speed of 10 seconds and the ISO of 1600 allow both the telescope in the foreground and the starry sky and mountain massif to be captured effectively.
- Use a fast aperture to get enough ambient light onto the sensor under night conditions.
- Select a longer shutter speed to capture details under the starry sky without excessive image noise caused by extremely high ISO settings.
- Utilize a 12 mm focal length for a deliberate composition that integrates the technical equipment in the foreground with the surroundings in the background.