Midnight Observatory Dome Ajar on Hilltop in at a remote field station near Antananarivo

Midnight Observatory Dome Ajar on Hilltop

by George Schroeder

Silvery winter light washes over a crumbling stone observatory perched on a remote hilltop near Antananarivo. The telescope dome stands partially open, revealing the dark interior against the pale night sky. Low-hanging clouds drift heavily across the foreground, blurring the transition between the ancient masonry and the distant horizon. Moss rests on the weathered gray stones, signaling the turn of seasons. The scene remains still and analytical, with the open aperture inviting a view of the obscured sky above. A faint shadow falls across the broken ledge of the observatory base.

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Camera Pentax ME Super*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax ME Super photos, grab one online.
Lens 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Focal Length 68mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film CineStill 800T tungsten
Location at a remote field station near Antananarivo
Date 1989-05-05
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -18.9003, 47.5187
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