The best white balance setting for Milky Way photography is "Cloudy" or "Shade".
These settings help to balance the cool tones of the Milky Way with the warm tones of the foreground, resulting in a more natural and pleasing image.
While "Auto" white balance can sometimes work, it's often unreliable in low-light situations and can lead to a color cast.
"Custom" white balance is another option, but it requires a bit more effort to set up correctly.
You can also experiment with different white balance settings to find what works best for your specific scene and camera.
Remember to always shoot in RAW format so you can adjust the white balance later in post-processing.
