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Sagittarius widefield

Started by gregbradley, 05/12/2005 08:56AM
Posted 05/12/2005 08:56AM | Edited 05/12/2005 12:34PM Opening Post
Widefield heaven!

Sagittarius just gets better and better here until it is at its peak around July/August and is fully 3D right across the 10pm sky at the zenith.

50mm Nikkor lens at F4, about 7 shots at 30 seconds, modified Nikon D70.

Greg.

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Posted 05/12/2005 06:17PM #1
Great shot Greg! 8)
Thanks for sharing!

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL

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Lat 26N 16' 48" Long 80W 10' 48"
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Posted 05/12/2005 07:44PM #2
Boy, that's a view we never get here in the northern hemisphere--very nice!

Jeff

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Posted 05/13/2005 12:30AM #3
A very nice image Greg! Nice color balance and composition.

Best,

Jose Suro
Tierra Verde, Florida