If you’ve ever traveled to the world’s remote regions in search of a dark sky or raging aurora, you’ll know the feeling of being unprepared. Be it a new astrophotography camera that you don’t know your way around, a tripod that’s not tall enough or a pair of binoculars that just doesn’t give you the wow factor from the night sky you’d hoped for, what you take with you on an astrotourism trip matters.
Astrotourism has three rules — be prepared, stay warm and stay charged. That way, you know what to expect, you’ll stay patient and alert, and your cameras and apps will all work better. Above all, it’s wise to learn how to use new gear before you arrive at your destination. Testing tripods, smart telescopes, apps and eSIMs out at home first turns potential cold-night chaos into muscle memory.
