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San Francisco Bay Area Milky Way Viewing Guide 🌌

πŸ“ Best Spot: Lake Berryessa (1.5-hour drive from SF) πŸŒ™ Timing is Everything Check the lunar calendar! Aim for new moon nights )to avoid bright moonlight (especially avoid full moons like ). Ideal window: Late spring to early fall (May-September), when skies are clearest. 🌠 Location Tips Escape light pollution! Choose spots 20+ miles from cities. Pro alternatives: Mount Tamalpais (Marin) Pinnacles National Park (darker skies!) πŸ“Έ Gear Up Must-haves: πŸ”­ Full-frame camera (Sony A7 series, Canon EOS R) πŸ“· Wide-angle lens (f/2.8 or wider, like Sigma 14mm) 🦢 Sturdy tripod (for long exposures) Bonus: Red flashlight (preserves night vision), warm clothes (it gets chilly!). ⚑ Pro Techniques Manual mode: 20-30 sec exposure, ISO 3200-6400. Apps to help: PhotoPills (for Milky Way tracking), Clear Outside (cloud forecast). #BayAreaAstro #MilkyWayChasing #NightPhotography #NorCalAdventures

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San Francisco Bay Area Milky Way Viewing Guide 🌌

πŸ“ Best Spot: Lake Berryessa (1.5-hour drive from SF) πŸŒ™ Timing is Everything Check the lunar calendar! Aim for new moon nights )to avoid bright moonlight (especially avoid full moons like ). Ideal window: Late spring to early fall (May-September), when skies are clearest. 🌠 Location Tips Escape light pollution! Choose spots 20+ miles from cities. Pro alternatives: Mount Tamalpais (Marin) Pinnacles National Park (darker skies!) πŸ“Έ Gear Up Must-haves: πŸ”­ Full-frame camera (Sony A7 series, Canon EOS R) πŸ“· Wide-angle lens (f/2.8 or wider, like Sigma 14mm) 🦢 Sturdy tripod (for long exposures) Bonus: Red flashlight (preserves night vision), warm clothes (it gets chilly!). ⚑ Pro Techniques Manual mode: 20-30 sec exposure, ISO 3200-6400. Apps to help: PhotoPills (for Milky Way tracking), Clear Outside (cloud forecast). #BayAreaAstro #MilkyWayChasing #NightPhotography #NorCalAdventures

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