This shot was taken primarily to demonstrate that the little Panasonic FZ7
can capture constellations, even under adverse situations. Minimal noise
reduction was done in post processing.

EXIF info: 15s f/2.8 at 6.0mm iso80


The photo was taken with the bright, full moon over my shoulder at about 2 am. It's a shot of the eastern sky and despite the clouds, you can make out a tiny constellation on the upper right (Delphinus, the Dolphin perhaps?).

With more favorable conditions, including a moonless and cloudless night, reduced light pollution
and fewer mosquitoes than I had plaguing me this evening, you can capture constellations with a
compact digital camera.