How to photograph a meteor shower: where to take a photo of the Perseids meteors in Australia

Getting a good shot is tricky so here are some tips to capture a picture of the Perseid meteor shower at its peak in August

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After three meteor showers lit up the sky across eastern Australia in July, the Perseid meteor shower will peak 13 August, giving stargazers another opportunity to photograph the fireballs as they blaze across the sky.

But capturing a meteorite shower is not as easy as just taking out your iPhone and pressing the button.

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