5 Tips for Photographing the 2020 GEMINID METEOR SHOWER!

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The Geminid Meteor shower peaks in the early morning on December 14th, 2020. Geminids can be seen from December 4th through the 17th, but the majority will be seen during the peak on December 14th. This years Geminid meteor shower should be excellent as the Moon will be in New Moon phase (when the Moon is not be visible at night), so thankfully more faint meteors can be observed!

In this tutorial you learn a few quick and easy tips to help improve your Geminid Meteor shower astrophotography! Don't forget to like and subscribe if you appreciate this content.

My 5 tips:
1. Use a DSLR or mirrorless camera a wide angle lens and intervalometer
2. Use a sturdy tripod.
3. Dress for the weather.
4. Travel to darker skies.
5. Look near the constellation Gemini

Recommended Equipment:

DSLR or mirrorless camera, wide angle 14mm or 24mm lens, sturdy tripod, and an intervalometer. For more advanced techniques try using star tracker for longer tracked exposures during the meteor shower!

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