How to Plan and Execute a Milky Way Panorama Shoot

Photographing the Milky Way is one of the most amazing experiences and can result in some portfolio worthy shots. In the Northern Hemisphere, every spring, the Milky Way sits low enough on the horizon that you can capture a full panorama of the Milky Way.
However, it isn't as easy as just going outside at night. You have to be out at the right time and right day, and know exactly where to look. Once you have all that figured out, you then must execute perfectly in the field in order to stitch the photos together afterward.
In this video, we'll talk about planning for a Milky Way shoot using PhotoPills, as well as some tips to ensure proper execution in the field.
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[@MrJomoboy]

First time I think I might finally understand planning with photopills, cheers mate.

[@AustinJamesJackson]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching.

[@MartinFransson]

Great info! Looks like I have to get Photopills for my planning 🙂

[@AustinJamesJackson]

It’s a great app!

[@jeanettflynn]

This was the great video that prompted me to sign up for your Milky Way workshop and I am so so so happy I did! Your workshop exceeded expectations and I am looking forward to the next one already.

[@AustinJamesJackson]

I’m stoked you’re coming back! It was a blast working with you and I can’t wait to see you again this summer!

[@vuvo9147]

Love your video, very detailed explanations. Your turorial on the PhotoPill is so easy to understand. Thank you.

[@AustinJamesJackson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gsmithphotography]

Hi Austin. Enjoyed your video presentation. I live in Australia and am wondering which direction (left to right or right to left in each row of images) do you take each image for a panorama? Thanks!

[@AustinJamesJackson]

Hey! You can shoot it either way but I prefer to start with the core and work the other way. In the southern hemisphere, I believe that would be left to right?

[@gsmithphotography]

Thank you!

[@doco6186]

Very informative

[@AustinJamesJackson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johncarter591]

I've done a tracked milky way panorama with Five hours exposure time just for the sky since it was tracked you have to do another Panorama for the Foreground!

[@AustinJamesJackson]

Yes! That sounds awesome.

[@user-km7ml8ru2o]

So you shoot the same exposure at each 4-6 shot position?

[@AustinJamesJackson]

Exactly!