The Ultimate Guide to Capturing the Geminid Meteor Shower in 360 VR

TLDRThe Geminid meteor shower is the king of meteor showers, unlike others that are overhyped. It occurs around December 14th every year and produces bright, white meteors. This year, I am capturing the meteor shower over multiple nights using multiple cameras to create a 360 VR experience. Learn about the gear I'm using and the challenges I face. Follow along as I capture stunning images of the meteor shower and create a panoramic view of the night sky.

Key insights

🌠The Geminid meteor shower is the king of meteor showers, with bold, bright, and white meteors.

📷I am capturing the Geminid meteor shower over multiple nights using multiple cameras.

🌌The Geminid meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through the debris of rocky asteroid 3,200 Pantheon.

🌟My goal is to create a 360 VR experience of the meteor shower, allowing viewers to transcend back to the moment.

❌I faced challenges in capturing the meteor shower during the PED meteor shower, but failure is a learning experience.

Q&A

When does the Geminid meteor shower occur?

—The Geminid meteor shower occurs around December 14th every year.

What makes the Geminid meteor shower special?

—Unlike other meteor showers, the Geminid meteor shower produces bright, white meteors.

What gear are you using to capture the meteor shower?

—I am using two Sony a7 IV cameras with Astromodifications, TT Artisan 11mm f2.8 fish-eye lenses, and various other equipment.

What challenges did you face in capturing the meteor shower?

—I faced challenges in capturing the meteor shower during the PED meteor shower due to technical difficulties, but I learned from the experience.

What is your goal in capturing the meteor shower?

—My goal is to create a 360 VR experience of the meteor shower, allowing viewers to transcend back to the moment.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Overhyped meteor showers vs. the Geminid meteor shower, known for its bright, white meteors.

01:00Equipment: Gear I'm using, including multiple cameras, tripods, ball heads, filters, and star trackers.

05:00First light with the double barrel Astro setup: Using two astromodded Sony a7 IV cameras to capture the night sky.

09:00Creating a 360 VR Panorama: Finding the perfect composition with the Milky Way, telescopes, and Gemini.

11:00Capturing meteors: Setting up cameras to capture meteor showers and the challenges faced.

14:00Preparation for the meteor shower: Setting up base camp and getting ready for a long night of capturing meteors.

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