Description:
The Milky Way represents the center of our galaxy. It is analagous to looking at the hub of a wheel from the rim. The greatest concentration of the Milky Way, clearly seen in this image, denotes the center of our galaxy and is in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.
Image Name:
Milky Way 01
Date Taken:September 02, 2013
Location Taken: Conditions of Location:Excellent seeing and transparency from a site 35 miles away from any city. The Milky Way was clearly defined, including the major rift.
Equipment Used:Canon 5d camera, with wide angle 24mm f/1.8L lens, and a fixed tripod.
Processing Used:A single 17-second image at 3200 ISO, processed in Photoshop.
Distance from Location: Constellation: Other Link: