# I went stargazing in the Atacama Desert and used a hidden iOS 26 feature to capture the night sky — here’s how to take similar photos on your iPhone

> If you’re into astrophotography, you’ll know that clarity is everything. High-altitude regions with limited rainfall and minimal light pollution are perfect for stargazing because of the clear skies they provide, and…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/i-went-stargazing-in-the-atacama-desert-and-used-a-hidden-ios-26-feature-to-capture-the-night-sky-heres-how-to-take-similar-photos-on-your-iphone?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69d6c9e3456f26d3cba40742)
- **Published:** 2026-04-08
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #desert #atacama #stargazing #capture #feature #hidden
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