Vintage 1950s Bristol Night Scene with Astronomer Calibrating Telescope Under Deep Sky in in Bristol, United Kingdom

Vintage 1950s Bristol Night Scene with Astronomer Calibrating Telescope Under Deep Sky

by Brielle Morton

A grainy black and white photograph from the 1950s shows a quiet Bristol street corner under a deep night sky. An astronomer stands beside a sturdy tripod-mounted telescope, adjusting the lens with focused attention. The surrounding architecture features classic Georgian brickwork and sash windows, typical of Bristol’s historic districts. A faint glow from a streetlamp illuminates the cobblestones, adding texture to the scene. The astronomer’s coat flutters slightly in the cold night air, showing the chill. The image conveys clear scientific curiosity amidst the urban landscape, blending human endeavor with the timeless night.

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Vintage 1950s Night Scene Bristol United Kingdom in Bristol, United Kingdom under the deepest Vintage 1950s Night Scene Vintage
Camera Olympus OM-4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-4 photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/2
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film Ilford Delta 3200 grain
Location in Bristol, United Kingdom
Date 1983-04-26
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 51.5722, -2.5289
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