Christchurch New Zealand Night Sky Observatory Astronomer Telescope Calibration Under Deep Darkness in in Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch New Zealand Night Sky Observatory Astronomer Telescope Calibration Under Deep Darkness

by Kathy McKinney

A lone astronomer stands in the dark foreground of a Christchurch observatory site, adjusting the mount of a large refractor telescope under a profound, star-filled night sky. The deep blackness of the New Zealand atmosphere reveals a dense band of the Milky Way stretching overhead, providing a stark contrast to the illuminated control panel of the instrument. The photographer shows the candid moment of calibration, with the astronomer’s hands visible on the focus knob and the telescope tube pointing toward the zenith.

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Night Sky Observatory Astronomer Christchurch New Zealand in Christchurch, New Zealand under the deepest Deep Darkness Night Sky Telescope Calibration
Camera Leica M7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M7 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 50
Film Fuji Pro 400H softness
Location in Christchurch, New Zealand
Date 2012-11-28
Credit VEETER
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