How to take pictures of Aurora
The data given here are for Northern Norway:
Camera:
- Possibility for long exposures.
- Lens with f-stop = 2.8 or more powerful (2.0, 1.8, 1.4).
- Film: 800 ASA or faster.
- Tripod.
- Cable release or long exposure times on camera.
The two observers have to communicate on telephone during or
right before the operation. Take a series of pictures with different
exposure times.
Suggestion:
- 5s, 10s, 20s, 40s
or
- 4s, 8s, 16s, 32s
Franck Pettersen
Last modified: Wed Oct 2 08:57:26 MET DST