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August 18, 2024 | 02:09PM | Image Time for Photographing the Planets

Because the planets are always rotating, taking long videos won't give you a clear image when stacking frames. Here's a rough guide to the maximum recording time for each of the major planets, including the total time for videos you plan to combine before rotation plays a factor.

 
Acceptable Image Time for Planet Photography
Planet Time Combined Video Length
Mars 5 Minutes 15 Minutes
Jupiter 1 Minute 3 Minutes
Saturn 3 Minutes 10 Minute


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