MRPS The Night Sky Presentation 20210510 - Stan Mansas

When is Milky Way Season?
Southern Hemisphere:
Milky Way season runs from February (very early) to October
January: the Milky Way core is only briefly visible on the eastern horizon just before sunrise.
February and March: out of bed in the early hours to catch those first shots of the season
June and July: the core rises earlier in the evening and presents optimum viewing opportunities
and to capture your photos before bedtime
August and September: the core appears as a large arc in the western sky in the evening,
presenting amazing opportunities for panoramic shots
November: the core is in the western sky after sunset, just above the horizon and is barely visible
and we say goodbye for a few months
Note: Milky Way Photos are best taken when there is no moon or only a quarter moon in the sky.
Background Image: Stellarium