DSLR settings for photographing stars, explained in plain English. A starting exercise with RAW, manual exposure, widest aperture, 10 seconds, and ISO 1600 to 3200.

Astrophotography on a budget starts with the DSLR you already own. What it can capture, the essentials you need, and a simple first night assignment.

Night sky photography in Rocky Mountain National Park for beginners. Camera and tripod preparation, focusing after dark, starting settings, batteries, and cold weather.

Night photography with your phone in Rocky Mountain National Park. Night mode, a steady phone, and the settings that turn a dark sky into a photo you keep.