Put a camera in a waterproof bag, then into the camera bag to avoid condensation during a short ride to a new spot
Bring an extra battery as they do not cope well with the cold
A head torch is highly recommended to work manually with the camera
Use a tripod to work with long exposure times
Set focus to ‘infinity’ to capture the stars
Use a wide-angle lens with a fast aperture, less than 4.0 if possible
Adjust high ISO speed between 800 and 1600