STAR TRAILS on ANY Android Phone! Full Tutorial

==Apps mentioned==

==Contents==
0:00 Intro
0:30 Physical Items needed
0:48 Apps to download
1:58 Preparing to shoot
4:21 Easy method (only on some phones)
5:10 Skillshare (sponsor)
6:03 Intervalometer for Timelapse (capture)
10:00 Star Trails (stacking)
11:34 Snapseed (editing)

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[BigBadLoneWolf]

Thanks for keeping it to basics, for people wanting to get into astro. I just watched the first minute of a video, and the guy brought out a sky watcher hgq 5 pro and a sky watcher eta D telescope, with a guide scope. Most people with be overwhelmed with info when the start out. Keeping it simple with the first steps, and using what you have, before investing in items you will use only for astro, is a good idea. edit. the video description, was Beginners guide

[micha]

Thank you for not posting things "only for IPhone" 👍

[photographybysayani]

Thank you a ton for sharing the basics. I was struggling a lot yesterday clicking again and again 😕 but with blur results.

[MathaGoram]

Many, many thanks for the quick response to the requests for this tutorial. Regards.

[edu-pm]

Some default cameras like Xiaomi ones, already has a built in intervalometer, so you can save some money.

[ericslattery]

You're right, Nico. This is exactly how I got started! I didn't do any of the editing on my phone though; offloaded to PC and stacked there. Might have to try this though once it clears up!

[juancaamano]

Mate, the apps are compatible with any phone! Well done and thank you for that dedication in the research.
Cheers, mate!

[anuranjan]

I have owned huawei p30 pro for 3 yrs now and till date have never felt the need to update.. camera is really good.

[jcaff]

Thank you. I've done star trails with film camera and now do Milky Way with mirrorless, and will try star trails with dslr and phone cameras.

[artiraina]

Nice sir
This is going to help me a lot.

[benoootjes]

Superb explanation. I downloaded the apps and hopefully the weather in Belgium will clear up, so I can test it. Always been into physics, studied it in university and recently been into astronomy and your videos are very entertaining, helpful and educational. Keep up the good work.

[fadzilgoh]

Im doing smartphone Astrophotography for almost 2 years.
Recommended apps:Deepsky camera, Pro cam, Snapseed, LRmobile and startrails👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[devdath]

Do you recommend Deepskycamera cause it has a built in intervalometer in it

[eng-mohammadalabadi-]

Query. What type of phone is Would you recommend Sony Xperia 1 III?

[todaysworldjw]

😀 Looks good Nico, I do like using my 'in camera' star trails on the Honor 10 lite, but this means I can also use my Samsung, thanks for sharing this 👍

[davep]

Thanks for the video! Any idea what storage requirements were needed for all those images prior to stacking?

[emanrovemanchan]

Actually i like the look with the blue background and the iluminated trees

[johnbucce]

Great video!! I tried shooting star trails. I took photos for 1.5 hrs. When I open them with "Star Trails, it only lets me add 100 images. I have many more I can add. What am I doing wrong? Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. - John

[kevanhubbard]

It's amazing on what a phone can capture given the lense must only be about a millimeter across.I took a picture of Orion and Sirius rising over some cliffs during a nocturnal hike using my Google Pixel 3a and I was amazed at how many stars it captured and the Moon was virtually full too!I'd say use the clamp the other way around in case the phone fell out! Although best do in on grass rather than tar or concrete.Speaking of Octants I wonder if a phone camera could pick up Sigma Octantis but as I live way north of the Equator I won't get to find out!

[stephenbrown]

Great video but the Star Trails app isn't available for my Android phone. Can you recommend a substitute?