Journal

Field Notes & Dark-Sky Diaries

Behind-the-scenes from past star parties, location guides for Bangladesh's darkest skies, and notes on shooting the Milky Way core.

Sylhet, 2021 — The Second Star Party

Sylhet, 2021 — The Second Star Party

Four photographers, one dark hill, and the first proof that the community could grow beyond Dhaka.

Sajek Valley — Above the Clouds

Sajek Valley — Above the Clouds

Three parties in Sajek taught us how to time the Milky Way core against monsoon humidity.

Saint Martin Island — The Salt-Air Sessions

Saint Martin Island — The Salt-Air Sessions

Two March visits to Saint Martin: planning around tide, moonset, and bioluminescent water.

Jamalpur, December 2023

Jamalpur, December 2023

Fifteen participants, the largest gathering yet — and the coldest dew on every lens.

Inani, Cox's Bazar

Inani, Cox's Bazar

How the long Inani beach gave us perfect foregrounds for Milky Way panoramas.

Shahporir Dwip, Teknaf

Shahporir Dwip, Teknaf

Why Teknaf's Bortle 1 sky is the darkest practical destination from Dhaka.

Bandarban — Thanchi, Boga, Keokradong

Bandarban — Thanchi, Boga, Keokradong

Two back-to-back trips into the hills: the trade-off between altitude and access.

Promoting Sony in the Field

Promoting Sony in the Field

How members highlight gear partners through gallery acknowledgments and behind-the-scenes posts.