Southern Milkyway
Object Information
The southern section of the Milkyway Galaxy is full of delicate structure and object of interest. The brightest stars include Altair to the bottom left (in the constellation Aquila) and the teapot of Sagitarius is to the lower right. Several popular red emission nebula are sprinkled throughout the brightest sections to the right where the center of the galaxy is located. The dark nebula provide particularly unusual patterns and make for interesting objects to photograph as well.
Imaging Information
Optics: 28 mm f2.8 @ f4 Camera:
Nikon F Film: Provia 400F Exposure: 45 min. Mount: G11 piggybacked on 10" SCT; unguided Processing: Minolta Scan Dual II; Levels/Curves/linear gradient in PS7 Location: Inyokern, CA Date: 6/19/04
Central Milkyway
Object Information
The central section of the Milkyway Galaxy is jam-packed with stars and objects of interest. The brightest stars include Deneb to the left in the constellation Cygnus, Vega at the top in Lyra, and Altair to the lower right. These make up the Summer Triangle. Several popular red emission nebula are sprinkled throughout Cygnus. The dark band through the middle is called the Great Rift of the Milkyway.
Imaging Information
Optics: 28 mm f2.8 @ f4 Camera:
Nikon F Film: Provia 400F Exposure: 45 min. Mount: G11 piggybacked on 10" SCT; unguided Processing: Minolta Scan Dual II; Levels/Curves/linear gradient in PS7 Location: Inyokern, CA Date: 6/19/04