Pro tip: Why my weekend in the mountains made me ditch the fancy astro gear
Honestly, everyone says you need a star tracker for good Milky Way shots. Tbh, I hauled my camera to a campsite far from any town lights. Ngl, I just used a steady tripod and a simple lens, and the pics blew me away. You're wasting money on gear if you aren't willing to go where the sky is actually dark. Most astro photos look the same because no one leaves their comfort zone.