Is there a way around light pollution when shooting stars near city?
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Why so serious?
distance from the city and elevation is going to be your best friend. That is why all the big telescopes are in remote area's of the planet as high up as they can get. Canon 5d Mark II • Canon 24-105mm F/4.0 • Canon 135mm F/2.0 • Canon 50mm F/1.8 • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 • Canon 580ex ii
KCook wrote: By the same reasoning arid regions are preferred for observatories. Such as a deserts of Arizona and Chile. The very highest elevations in the Hawaiian Islands are also arid.
Kelly
The ideal is for altitude (less deflection) and less humid areas. That said, I have gotten some excellent star shots (meteor showers) by the side of the bay in a bit of a valley. That is one sot of light pollution toward the northeast by some trees help hide it. I usually have to boost the contrast to darker the sky and brighten the stars/meteors a bit (plus convert to B&W to get rid of a reddish cast).This summer has been humid so less opportunities have been available.
Not sure where you are located but a local astronomy club may have some site recommendations.
I just checked on your location, Daytona Beach could be tough because of humidity and congestion but you may fine some areas around state parks and wildlife areas there are acceptable. Just do not end being alligator bait.
Shooting over the oceam does raise some addl humidity that could cause distortion,
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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