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You are here: Home / Science / Why can’t you see the stars in photos or videos taken by astronauts?

Why can’t you see the stars in photos or videos taken by astronauts?

June 10, 2020 by Karen Hill

Such pictures do not ordinarily show stars because the stars are not bright enough in comparison to the nearby Sun and the things it shines on.

Virtually all of the astronaut photos are of objects brightly illuminated by the Sun. To capture them on film without overexposing the image, you need a relatively short exposure, which does not provide enough time for the film to capture images of stars.

If there is no other strong light source in the picture, however, a photo can show stars.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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