Some high quality images can even be obtained on 4x5 with a little preparation and luck. The reason for this is the necessary length of exposure and, therefore, the small number of images that can be taken in one night if you're limited to one camera. Of course, you'll need tripods for each of them, and cable releases aren't a bad idea, either. In an average night, expect to shoot no more than a half dozen frames on each body. Be patient .
Lenses are another critical component in the success of star and moonlight photography.
My favorite lens is the Nikkor 24mm f2, which wide-open still has sufficient depth of field to render the foreground moderately sharp as well as the stars. Moonlight photography, on the other hand, is not as dependent on the lens' maximum aperture, since the exposure time can be extended to ensure ideal exposure on the film. Also, remember that at night it is extremely difficult to compose your image in the camera, so a high-speed lens is virtually a necessity. In the case of large format photography, set up before it gets dark and, if necessary, use the moon or a bright star to focus on during the night. Before setting out, check that your lens or lenses focus perfectly to infinity wide open.