Some of these are no-brainers (who'da thunk that a camera would be on the list). This is not an exhaustive list, but rather some of the things to get you started (as the title of this article implies). There are a few basic things you are going to need before you venture out into the night. I have just learned of this website from my good friend Mike Ince, so I know it has to be good. This is a desktop application for Windows and Mac users to see cloud cover in a percentage for every three hours. One other very useful application for getting a good idea of cloud cover for your area is Weather Street. Storm is another free application, for iOS only, which I haven't used, but has received lots of good reviews. MyRadar is a free app for both iOS and Android devices, which provides weather forecasts and current radar so you know what weather is coming your way. ![]() There are tons of apps to use on your smartphone to get a quick glance of the current weather conditions and the immediate forecast for your area. In some instances, clouds could add a little bit of interest to an image, in my opinion. However, I don't totally shy away from shooting star trails if there are just a few light clouds passing through. Ideally, you want to have clear skies anytime you go out to photograph the stars. ![]() This article will take a look at making star trail photos, from the gear you need and basic camera settings, to techniques used to post-process the images. ![]() If the sky is clear and the conditions are right, you may still be able to make some great images. There is no need to put away the camera and head inside after the sun goes down and darkness falls.
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