ScottieMacNeill
Arcturus - A Super Bright Red Giant
A stunning shot I snapped of the bright Red Giant star, Arcturus last night (May 14, 2015) at Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, Rhode Island, USA. Arcturus, found in the constellation Bootes, is the brightest star in the Northern Hemisphere summer sky and the fourth brightest star in Earth's sky. Residing at 36.7 light years distant, Arcturus is quite close to the Solar System. Arcturus is easily visible in the Northern Hemisphere during spring and summer. Check it out.
Photo Details:
Camera: Canon 60D MagicLantern
1370mm
f/9
ISO: 800
Exposure: 30 seconds * 20 frames
This is a median composite of 20 photos to reduce noise.
-Scott MacNeill
Arcturus - A Super Bright Red Giant
A stunning shot I snapped of the bright Red Giant star, Arcturus last night (May 14, 2015) at Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, Rhode Island, USA. Arcturus, found in the constellation Bootes, is the brightest star in the Northern Hemisphere summer sky and the fourth brightest star in Earth's sky. Residing at 36.7 light years distant, Arcturus is quite close to the Solar System. Arcturus is easily visible in the Northern Hemisphere during spring and summer. Check it out.
Photo Details:
Camera: Canon 60D MagicLantern
1370mm
f/9
ISO: 800
Exposure: 30 seconds * 20 frames
This is a median composite of 20 photos to reduce noise.
-Scott MacNeill