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Astrophotography

More Galaxies and Nebulas

Astrophotography in the summer in South Dakota can be difficult. Nights are short, clouds are often a problem, as is the wind. Last night was about perfect though. I was up till 2 AM. The sky is dark and moon is rising late. The sky is so dark here at my camp that the Milky Way is bright enough to light up the area. I can see the Andromeda Galaxy with no visual aid. This is a great place for astrophotography when the weather cooperates.

Our galaxy. Jupiter and Saturn are the bright objects on the left.
M33, the Triangulum Galaxy. I’ve photographed this many times but had to try it again now that I’m guiding and can take longer exposures. I think it looks pretty good!