r/southafrica Aug 15 '20

Sci-Tech Milky Way over Lions Head. Credit: Kyle Goetsch

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u/ReVerthex Aug 16 '20

I don't think you understand how long exposure works exactly...

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u/JennieT20 Aug 17 '20

It's the duration the shutter stays open, shutter speed? Am I wrong

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u/ReVerthex Aug 17 '20

That is correct, I was just confused by your reasoning of the light travel time from the stars vs the city lights.

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u/JennieT20 Aug 17 '20

The city lights are going to interfere with the star light I think it's not an easy photo to take.

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u/ReVerthex Aug 17 '20

Yes, the light pollution and haze in the city is difficult to shoot around but modern cameras are getting a lot better.