Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Photographing Star Trails is a unique way to capture the night sky in a photograph. A star trail occurs when you photograph the stars over a long period of time, from minutes to hours. We spoke with two photographers—Deborah Sandidge and Harold Davis—to find out their techniques and tips for great star trail images.

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