An Astrophotographer Explains Why They Stand in the Cold All Night Long

Often the best skies for viewing stars are in the winter when air is more still. So that means lots of standing around in the cold, not moving, the body getting progressively more uncomfortable. What’s the payoff? Find out here.

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