Ship-Rho

Shiprock is a volcanic rock formation in the north-western corner of New Mexico. It has been high on my shooting list ever since I first layed my eyes on it in 2017. After being clouded out during two previous attempts, I finally found good conditions during my recent visit.

 

I particularly liked this composition with Rho Ophichui rising to the right of the peak. Not only because the second syllable of the name Shiprock almost sounds like Rho in Rho Ophichui, but also because the red and yellow flowers in the lower right corner of the frame perfectly reflect the colors of Rho Ophichui above them.

 

EXIF

Canon EOS-R, astro-modified

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L @ 50mm

IDAS NBZ filter

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

 

Sky:

Stack of 7x 90s @ ISO1600, unfiltered & 3x 180s @ ISO6400, filtered

 

Foreground:

Focus stack of 6x 1/4s @ ISO100, during twilight

Done