ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to describe the most common obstacles we are likely to encounter in our nightscape quests, and ways to mitigate them. It helps us maximize our enjoyment by developing strategies ahead of time for coping with the inevitable challenges and potential frustrations that accompany any outdoor activity. There are several fundamental logistical challenges to nightscape astrophotography. There can be major time investments involved in planning, traveling, and creating beautiful images. It is important to recognize these time and potential cost logistics so we make appropriate decisions and suitable preparations. Focusing in the dark is probably the biggest technical challenge to those beginning in landscape astrophotography. Multiple spare camera batteries and memory cards should always accompany us into the field. Load the images onto our computer and inspect them carefully for any visible spots or other signs of sensor contamination.
