wide field astrophotography
Moonset
This image was only supposed to be a quick test shot while I was out scouting locations for a night sky landscape. There is a lot wrong with the final result and I probably shouldn't even post it here, but looking past the test limitations (i.e. short exposure / high ISO), I was very pleased to capture the setting moon along with a small portion of the Milky Way and a shooting star.
I definitely think it will be worth planning a return shoot with the proper gear... and of course better timed to when the Milky Way is positioned closer the the centre of the frame.
Looking over the Sydenham River in Owen Sound as the moon sets over the southwest horizon and the Milky Way comes into view. A meteor (possibly from the delta Aquariids) is also visible streaking across the sky in the upper left of the image.
Nikon D750 | Sigma Art 24-70mm @ 24mm | 2022-08-31
Astrometric annotations detail some of the prominent features
August Supermoon
A four frame panoramic of the full moon (supermen) over Owen Sound harbour. Image captured looking SE towards the harbour beacon and the Public Health building.
Nikon D750 | Sigma Art 24-70mm @ 70mm | 2022-08-31
Astrometric annotations showing some of the prominent stars and planets in the image
