Astronomer in Dome at Bonn Station in at a remote field station in Bonn

Astronomer in Dome at Bonn Station

by Carson Flynn

Silvery winter light washes over a remote field station in Bonn, illuminating the curved metal ribs of an astronomical dome against a deep black sky. Inside the open slit, an observer stands with disciplined focus, adjusting the brass fittings of a large telescope. The subject wears a heavy coat, hinting at the peak autumn chill. Shallow depth of field blurs the background trees into soft, dark shapes while keeping the mechanical details sharp. Cold air seems to settle on the polished metal surfaces, reflecting the faint glow of the control panel. One beam of light from the instrument housing cuts across the dark interior, highlighting the dust motes suspended in the air near the eyepiece.

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Camera Sony a7R*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7R photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 6400
Film natural digital color
Location at a remote field station in Bonn
Date 2016-02-08
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 50.6183, 7.1421
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