Big Dipper

The Big Dipper is one of the most recognized and important asterisms in the sky because the two tips of its scoop point to the North Star, Polaris. This quick snapshot was captured through a break in the clouds as it set over some pine trees.

Date Imaged: May 13, 2013

Lens: Nikkor 18 -105mm

Exposure: 2 minutes

Mount: AP600 unguided

Date Imaged

May 13, 2013

Lens

Nikkor 18 -105mm

Exposure

2 minutes

Mount

AP600 unguided

Camera: D7000

Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines

Coordinates

Na

Camera

D7000

Filter

Na

Location

Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines

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