Image description
A telescope stands on the summit of Mount Pilatus at night under a starry sky. The surroundings are bathed in the dim light of the nocturnal summit station.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'160 × 3'870 px (20 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture such an image at night, a combination of a fast aperture of f/2, an ISO of 1600, and a shutter speed of 6 seconds is necessary to record both the starry sky and the ambient light.
- Choose the widest possible aperture for night shots to make the best use of the limited ambient light.
- Use a 12 mm focal length to capture a wide field of the sky and maintain a calm overall image.
- Adjust the ISO sensitivity to 1600 to achieve a balance between image noise and brightness with a moderate exposure time of 6 seconds.