Critical to taking good photos of the night sky is to get away from urban centers to avoid light pollution. Light pollution is measured on the Bortle scale. Urban areas are usually around a level 9-7, meaning it’s almost impossible to see the night sky without some expensive equipment. I’m planning on taking some photos in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which has a Bortle level of around 2-3, easily allowing the stars to shine through.
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