Scope Diagram Astrocamera.Net - Astrophotography by Dave Kodama

Polar Trails


Polar trails clearly show the earth's rotation, and the fact that Polaris is not exactly above the earth's north pole. A first quarter moon provided a bit of illumination to add color to the sky.

Photo info
  • Date: 1 Oct 2000
  • Location: OCA Anza Site
  • Camera: Nikon F
  • Film: Kodak E200 (+2 push)
  • Exposure: 95 minutes
  • Lens/Scope: Nikon 50mm @ f/5.6
  • Filter: --
  • Mount: Kenko SkyMemo
  • Guiding: --
  • Image Processing: Photoshop


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