Understanding the Azimuth and the Elevation | Photography Planning

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This video is key. Because understanding the azimuth and the elevation of a celestial body will make planning your Sun, Moon and Milky Way photos much easier.

Also, in this video you’ll learn how to use the height of the Sun or Moon above the ground level to easily plan your alignments with buildings, trees or any other subject you like.

TIME INDEX
00:50 What’s the azimuth
03:38 What’s the elevation
05:07 What’s the height above the ground level

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