Milky Way around Altair

[Leebert]

I recently got back from a short break in Exmoor. Luckily, there was one clear night and I had a go at using the camera directly on an HEQ5. I didn't point it at anything in particular, just the star I focused on - Altair. The skies when I got up were simply amazing and nothing like where I live in between Croydon and Gatwick! A good look all around and I simply could not see any light pollution. Perfect

The image is 27 x 90 second photos and 5 darks. ISO 640. Nikon D5000/Tamron 90mm prime lens. Stacked in DSS.

Milky Way around Altair by MrLeebert, on Flickr

I also made a composite of the first and last sub just to see how much lighter it got in 45 minutes. More than I was expecting but it was one of the shortest nights of the year.

Original image composite by MrLeebert, on Flickr

Cheers,

Lee

[JB80]

That it an amazing amount of stars.

Very nice

[laser_jock99]

Good image- sky lightness is a problem at this time of year. You must get back there in October!

[Nightfly]

Lots of stars to be sure, but also dark nebulae Barnard 142/143, also known as Barnards "E". As in E.E. Barnard! Now if I could have my own dark nebulae with my initials.

[Leebert]

Many thanks for the comments. I do hope to get back there later in the year if I can - the sky was simply amazing!

I didn't know anything about dark nebulae - thank you for letting me know what was in the image