The iPhone is a surprisingly capable meteor-hunting camera, but it’s definitely not a point-and-shoot sort of situation. Here’s how to take excellent photos of tonight’s Draconid meteor shower, satellites, and more.

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It’s October, which means those in the northern hemisphere are being treated to the annual Draconid meteor shower. If you’ve got an iPhone, you’re pretty much ready to go take some stunning astrophotography shots yourself.
Of course, it’s not as simple as heading outside and pointing your iPhone at the sky, but you probably already knew that. Fortunately, we’re here to help.