photographing stars

Going up north to visit my parents this weekend and plan on focussing on the stars.
any tips
I have the D5000 with 18 -55 and 55-200 lens.


Cheers!

Point the camera up.

Ok, kidding. Where is "up north", btw? Any chance you might catch auroras?

N_Addy said:

Any chance you might catch auroras?

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If he does, there is probably medication for that!

LOL!

We (the earth) were pounded by a CME a few days ago and they were predicting increased aurora activity. Not sure if it is still going on but it would be worth checking out. Details here.

Shooting an aurora is definitely on my photography bucket list.

Check out this new thread. I think it's pretty excellent:

http://nikonites.com/low-light-night/7733-star-photography-one-one.html

Thanks for the link JPar.Awesome read.unfortunately my shots didn't quite turn out.
Maybe next time!
Thanks again