Astrophotography has grown immensely in popularity, enabling you to capture the night sky’s awe-inspiring beauty without bulky equipment. Today’s smartphones are equipped with advanced camera technology that rivals dedicated cameras, with certain models standing out for their ability to photograph celestial events.
In this post, I’ll cover which phones have astrophotography mode, a feature designed to enhance your ability to photograph celestial objects. This mode typically involves long exposure times, advanced processing algorithms, and a focus on low light performance to render the stars and other night sky phenomena with clarity.
Astrophotography, the practice of photographing celestial events and objects, once required hefty telescopes and specialised cameras. However, technological advancements have made it possible to do astrophotography with a smartphone. Today, with a modern smartphone, you can photograph lunar craters, planets, stars, and even galaxies.
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