How to Take Photos of the Moon?

Use a camera with manual controls

Use a telephoto lens or telescope

Mount the camera on a tripod

Turn off flash

Set ISO low, around 100 to 400

Use a fast shutter speed, around 1/125 to 1/1000

Start with aperture around f/8 to f/11

Focus manually on the moon

Use a remote shutter release or timer

Shoot in RAW format

Expose for the moon, not the dark sky

Adjust settings based on moon phase and brightness

Take multiple shots with different settings

Use image stabilization only if not on a tripod

Edit exposure, contrast, and sharpness afterward

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