I think so, but I'm not sure how. I think some other phones are compatible and will 'just work' with Google's camera app. Others need some configuration with 3rd party software. I've never done it.
bipolarben
joined 1 year ago
I think this was ~4 minutes worth of exposure time. I took this with my Pixel phone and Google's astrophotography mode, which is part of the Night Sight setting. When the phone realizes it's completely still, like on a tripod, and it's looking at the sky, it gives you the option of taking pictures like this. It actually takes a lot of short exposures and stacks them. It's a very automated process, so there's not much tweaking to do. I do wish they gave the user more control.
The setup for this picture was just my Pixel 6 Pro on a tripod pointing up. :)
That's an airplane traveling though as the exposure was happening.
Here's a picture I took of the Milky Way with my phone. My telescope rig is out of commission until I get my new (used) observatory up and running. I need to install the dome rotator, but I'm waiting on a part to arrive before I can finish.
This is all I've got for now. I took this last weekend with my Pixel phone in astrophotography mode.
If you want to see my older images, I have quite a few posted on Astrobin here: https://www.astrobin.com/users/BensAstroStuff/
Our eyes are not nearly sensitive enough to be able to see an image like this. It can only be brought out with a camera and lots of exposure time. This image is over 4 hours of exposure time with a dedicated camera designed for astrophotography. You'll still see amazing things with that telescope! Clear Skies!
I took this picture from my backyard in April. More details on my Astrobin page: https://www.astrobin.com/hoeyl5/
Oh no! What is the Spiffing Brit going to make a new video about?! 🤣
Yes. 88 Octaine is 15% ethonol instead of 10%.