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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ludw to c/pics
 

I took this picture back in 2019. It's a composite of 10 exposures (I can't remember the exact exposure time but probably around a minute per exposure).

Taken with a Canon 6D and Tamron 150-600mm on a tripod and star adventurer for tracking, no guiding.

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[–] Venicon 11 points 1 year ago

Awesome work! Always in awe of space and terrified of it at same time.

[–] Cris_Color 9 points 1 year ago

Man, thats incredible!

[–] ExtraMedicated 8 points 1 year ago

I have that lens. I had no idea it was capable of that.

[–] DoctorTYVM 6 points 1 year ago

Look out, it's coming right at you!

[–] ki77erb 3 points 1 year ago

Great shot! Space is beautiful.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That is fantastic!

[–] eran_morad 2 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

So beautiful, thanks for sharing

[–] Cruxifux 1 points 1 year ago

Man this makes me feel so small.