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**interested_observer** · 08-13-2014, 06:13 PM - **2 Likes**

I came across this article in a link on another site. This goes beyond the normal point the camera towards the sky and push the shutter a bunch of times - approach.

How To: Plan Your Night Photography For Perfect Star Trails | Popular Photography

**kiwi_jono** · 08-13-2014, 10:17 PM

Thanks for posting!
I'm just starting to have a play with star trails - more challenging because I'm not a Microsoft person and I'm using linux / open source tools for stacking etc.

delegopa · 08-14-2014, 10:25 AM

The article is very well written. Wonder when I will find the time to actually try this...

**skunktail** · 08-14-2014, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

I'm using linux / open source tools for stacking etc.

I've used "Star Stax" for this (freeware & multi platform)
Might be worth having a look at (if you haven't already

StarStaX - www.starstax.net

And here is a star trail done using it

**kiwi_jono** · 08-14-2014, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by skunktail

I've used "Star Stax" for this (freeware & multi platform)

Thanks for the tip. Have not look at that one but will now.

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08-13-2014, 10:17 PM	#2
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Thanks for posting! I'm just starting to have a play with star trails - more challenging because I'm not a Microsoft person and I'm using linux / open source tools for stacking etc.

08-14-2014, 10:25 AM	#3
delegopa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 244	The article is very well written. Wonder when I will find the time to actually try this...

08-14-2014, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#4
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	Originally posted by kiwi_jono I'm using linux / open source tools for stacking etc. I've used "Star Stax" for this (freeware & multi platform) Might be worth having a look at (if you haven't already StarStaX - www.starstax.net And here is a star trail done using it

08-14-2014, 06:00 PM	#5
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Originally posted by skunktail I've used "Star Stax" for this (freeware & multi platform) Thanks for the tip. Have not look at that one but will now.

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