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Create stunning star trails the easy way

As the Earth spins on its axis, the stars in the night sky appear to rotate above us. Even though we’re spinning at a speed up to 1,000 miles per hour (depending on our latitude), the movement is still too slow to register on our eyes without additional help. The best form of assistance is photography, as a long exposure will turn the stars into streaks of light.

Recording these star trails isn’t easy,

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