The Battle of the Bulge !

[RB astro]

Here's a 30 sec image of the Milky Way bulge.
The laser beam (a 445nm blue) was a quick few sec burst during exposure.
Taken using a Canon 5DII on tripod, 16mm at ISO 3200, f/3.5, 30sec.

Hope you like it.
RB
:yh:

 

[COMMANDR]

One word comes to mind................. AWESOME!!!!!!

Very nice work mate. I must get a good camera soon. The old Olympus Camedia just
don't cut it any more. Now if I only could find some money somewhere. :>)

 

[Polonium210]

That is one amazing shot!! Nice work!

I need to take a drive out into the country with my camera and lasers..

 

[BowtieGuy]

Beautiful photo RB!
Lasers and stars, you can't beat that combination.

Thanks for sharing.:beer:

 

[busman2]

Nice work Astro, whats the name of that star about 7mm to the right of the beam termination. I am sure it has a catagorie number!

 

[RB astro]

Thanks everyone, glad you like it.
Yes love combining my two hobbies, astro-imaging and lasers.
Everyones knowledge on here's invaluable for a noob like me.
Just need to be careful I don't shoot down any UFOs and create another Area 51.
:tinfoil:

RB

 

[IsaacT]

This is amazing! Every time I see these pictures you take I get inspired. Time to plan a country trip. Maybe tomorrow night I'll find a black patch o' sky and set her up. Only downside is that my ISO performance could be a lot better. Maybe I will see if I can pick up a few stops of light elsewhere.

 

[KapHn8d]

Looks great! congrats...

/c

 

[RB astro]

Ah thanks guys, glad you liked it.
Oh how I'd love to visit Texas.
Maybe one day.


RB