D_McGarvey
Milky Way Core / Rho Ophiuchi Mosaic
A 15-panel mosaic of the Milky Way Core region and greater Rho Ophiuchi region captured at Cherry Springs State Park in northern PA on August 5, 2021. Each panel consists of 3 x 90" exposures shot with a Nikon D750 and Rokinon 85mm lens at f/3.2 and ISO 1600. The Rho Ophiuchi panel was shot with the same camera/lens combo back on May 13, 2021 and the exposure settings were 43 x 60" @ f/2.8. This panel has a higher signal-to-noise ratio and was blended in to allow for more stretching of the faint nebulae/dust in this portion of the sky. Cherry Springs is a Bortle 2 location and the conditions were quite good on both nights.
I hope you enjoy the image! Feel free to find me on Instagram if you wish - @dm_astro
Clear skies!!
Milky Way Core / Rho Ophiuchi Mosaic
A 15-panel mosaic of the Milky Way Core region and greater Rho Ophiuchi region captured at Cherry Springs State Park in northern PA on August 5, 2021. Each panel consists of 3 x 90" exposures shot with a Nikon D750 and Rokinon 85mm lens at f/3.2 and ISO 1600. The Rho Ophiuchi panel was shot with the same camera/lens combo back on May 13, 2021 and the exposure settings were 43 x 60" @ f/2.8. This panel has a higher signal-to-noise ratio and was blended in to allow for more stretching of the faint nebulae/dust in this portion of the sky. Cherry Springs is a Bortle 2 location and the conditions were quite good on both nights.
I hope you enjoy the image! Feel free to find me on Instagram if you wish - @dm_astro
Clear skies!!