This practical guide shows you how to capture our galaxy in the night sky. Learn how to choose the right location, plan for ideal conditions, and set up your camera to get sharp, detailed photos of the Milky Way.

The night sky can be magical. You don’t need special equipment to photograph it, but you need to follow a few steps to get the most out of your night photos. Let’s take a look at the basics of astrophotography—whether that means photographing the Moon, the Milky Way, or a beautiful starry sky.  

He fascinates thousands with his passion for space and nature. An advocate for astronomy, stargazer, and photographer of the night sky, Petr Horálek is also a talented writer. In our interview, he reveals how he captures cosmic events and what motivates his work and photography. We also asked about his preparation for night sky photography, the equipment he relies on, and why it’s important to know what’s happening in the night sky.

There are those shots that force you to go out into the field at times when others wouldn’t even consider it. There are other shots that require some planning and others where post-processing is critical. This particular photograph encompasses a bit of each of these types of photos. For this reason, I’d like to share the story of how it came to be. 

We’ve just enetered the ideal season for photographing the night sky. And astrophotography is a very popular genre—but also very editing-heavy. Fortunately, the basic edits here are simple, and they’re also easy to do in Zoner Photo Studio. Join us for a look at some edits that are essential for every photo of the night sky!