How to plan Milky Way shots - a tool

**interested_observer** · 09-14-2014, 09:49 AM

Here is a very extensive article on using a smart phone tool for planning Milky Way shots, based on a specific geographic location. Then, there is Stellarium for both the PC and smartphones....

Kozlok · 09-14-2014, 11:23 AM

I prefer Stellarium...Really helps me plan my outings.

owl · 09-14-2014, 01:13 PM

The Sky Guide app on the iPhone can also be used for such planning. It's an awesome app. Thanks for sharing this option.

09-14-2014, 09:49 AM	#1
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09-14-2014, 11:23 AM	#2
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I prefer Stellarium...Really helps me plan my outings.

09-14-2014, 01:13 PM	#3
owl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 92	The Sky Guide app on the iPhone can also be used for such planning. It's an awesome app. Thanks for sharing this option.