{"id":72621,"date":"2021-08-03T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=72621"},"modified":"2021-08-04T09:41:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T13:41:25","slug":"photograph-perseid-meteor-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/photograph-perseid-meteor-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Photograph the Perseid Meteor Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/astrophotography-the-gear-tips-you-need-to-photograph-the-night-sky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">astrophotography<\/a> world is buzzing with anticipation as summer\u2019s Perseid meteor shower approaches, reaching its peak the morning of August 12, 2021. This dazzling natural event \u2014 a spectacle of soaring fireballs dancing through the sky \u2014 isn\u2019t just one of the best astrophotography experiences. It\u2019s also one of the most accessible. The Perseids are visible throughout the U.S., even in cities that struggle with light pollution (although, as always, the darker the sky, the more brilliant the show).<\/p>\n<p>To help you capture the best Perseid meteor shower photos this year, we sat down with well-known astrophotographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bettymaya.foott\/?hl=en\">Bettymaya Foott<\/a>, founder of the female stargazing community, @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/womeninastro\/?hl=en\">womeninastro<\/a>. She shared her best tips and tricks for perfecting those Perseids shots. But, first things first:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the Perseid meteor shower?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Meteor showers take place when Earth travels through the trail of a comet\u2019s debris. For the Perseids, these fireballs stem from the 109P\/Swift-Tuttle comet. With 50 to 100 meteors per hour, the Perseids is among the most abundant meteor shows. That\u2019s one of the many reasons Foott raves about this astro phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful event because \u2014 even walking up to your location \u2014 you don\u2019t think you\u2019re going to see so many shooting stars but you see them instantly throughout the night sky,\u201d Foott said. \u201cWith all the shooting stars getting brighter as the moon sets, it\u2019s just kind of magical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are Foott\u2019s top six tips for capturing this dazzling meteor display.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to photograph the Perseid meteor shower<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Find a dark place<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While the Perseids are so vibrant that even city dwellers can see them, Foott recommends a locale with low light pollution to soak up the shower\u2019s majesty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsult a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightpollutionmap.info\/\">light pollution map<\/a> and find one of the darkest places near you. You\u2019ll be able to see so many more of those fainter shooting stars in a dark-sky location,\u201d she said, noting that her employer, the International Dark Sky Association, also has a handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darksky.org\/our-work\/conservation\/idsp\/finder\/\">dark-sky places map<\/a> to consult.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72623\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kiva-meteor-perseids-moab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kiva-meteor-perseids-moab.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kiva-meteor-perseids-moab-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Bettymaya Foott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Gather the right astrophotography gear<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The best camera is the camera you have, but when it comes to photographing the Perseids, it does help to have a few specific items. Foott uses gear like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ica6dm2.html\">Canon 6D<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ica5dm4.html\">Canon 5D Mark IV<\/a>, as well as lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/rk24eosa.html\">Rokinon 24mm f\/1.5<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sg5014reosf.html\">Sigma 50mm f\/1.4<\/a>, not to mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/5-best-tripods-for-astrophotography-time-lapse\/\">tripods<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/?searchinfo=intervalometer&amp;sel=Item-Condition_New-Items\">intervalometers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve found 14 or 24mm lenses are good and a 24mm focal length is great, but I always try to set up two cameras so I\u2019m not compromising,\u201d she said. \u201cAn intervalometer is key for timelapse, and I set it up with the shortest possible interval because I want to make sure I\u2019m getting the most amount of time exposed in order to catch those meteors.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72624\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/leonids-lasals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/leonids-lasals.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/leonids-lasals-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Bettymaya Foott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Know your astro settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Speaking of exposure, it\u2019s important to study your astrophotography settings well before getting out to photograph the Perseids meteor shower.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll shoot anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds of exposure,\u201d Foott said. \u201cAnd for ISO, I\u2019m around 2,000 to 6,400 depending on the aperture, which I try to keep as wide as possible, but maybe stopped down one or two to reduce any coma.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72625\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-72625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kiva-meteor-24-moab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kiva-meteor-24-moab.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kiva-meteor-24-moab-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Bettymaya Foott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Preparation for Perseids photography is critical<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Photographing the Perseids requires so much more than showing up to a gorgeous landscape and figuring it out on the fly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy number one tip is to scout during the day because in the dark, with the tunnel vision of your headlamp, it&#8217;s tough. The day when you have your full peripheral vision is so much better,\u201d she said. Beyond scouting, don\u2019t forget your safety gear. \u201cDon\u2019t bring just one headlamp. Bring two in case one burns out. Tell someone where you\u2019re going and when you expect to be back. Also, have a paper map in case your phone dies.\u201d Don\u2019t forget tools like bear spray if you\u2019re in a wildlife-abundant area, too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72626\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fang-blue-hour-00001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fang-blue-hour-00001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fang-blue-hour-00001-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Bettymaya Foott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Download astro apps<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apps for astrophotography abound but Foott recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/stellarium.org\/\">Stellarium<\/a>, a free app for desktops. \u201cIt will show you the night sky, any day of the year, for the entirety of history,\u201d Foott said. \u201cYou can look up when you want to go out, put the day and time you\u2019re thinking, and toggle through to see where things like the Milky Way will be on the horizon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Foott also swears by her go-to, <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari6pro&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">SkySafari Pro<\/a> for planning; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photopills.com\/\">PhotoPills<\/a> is another helpful tool many astrophotographers rely on, too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72629\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Lyrids-Sleeping-Ute-00001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Lyrids-Sleeping-Ute-00001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Lyrids-Sleeping-Ute-00001-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Bettymaya Foott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Set the timelapse, then stargaze<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Timelapse photography gives creators the best shot at capturing those big, bright fireballs, Foott said. It\u2019s also an ideal way to \u201cset it and forget it,\u201d ensuring you don\u2019t just photograph the Perseid meteor shower but actually see it with your own two eyes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love setting up my timelapse and sitting back to enjoy it,\u201d Foott said. \u201cYou\u2019re in it, totally in it, and you\u2019re still being productive getting those great photos.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-72621-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mesatl-1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mesatl-1.mp4\">https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mesatl-1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>To learn more astrophotography tips\u2014or learn more about the @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/womeninastro\/?hl=en\">womeninastro<\/a> intiative\u2014follow Bettymaya Foott on Instagram at @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bettymaya.foott\/?hl=en\">bettymaya.foot.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The astrophotography world is buzzing with anticipation as summer\u2019s Perseid meteor shower approaches, reaching its peak the morning of August 12, 2021. This dazzling natural event \u2014 a spectacle of soaring fireballs dancing through the sky \u2014 isn\u2019t just one of the best astrophotography experiences. It\u2019s also one of the most accessible. The Perseids are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11111166,"featured_media":72622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,17770,17780,3],"tags":[2061,6724,9109,17631],"class_list":["post-72621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo","category-photography","category-photography-tips","category-trending","tag-astrophotography-2061","tag-nature-photography-6724","tag-night-photography","tag-perseid-meteor-shower"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Photograph the Perseid Meteor Shower - 42West<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Astrophotographer Bettymaya Foott shares her best tips and tricks for perfecting those Perseids meteor shower photographs.\" \/>\n<meta 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