Capturing Lyra
Astrophotography by Andy Weeks

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Base of Lyra featuring Vega and the famous Double-Double



Picture Data

  • Lens: 200mm Cambron Lens
  • F/ratio: f/4
  • Exposure: 10 Minutes 
  • Film: Kodak EliteChrome 400 color slide film
  • Filter: Hutech IDAS Light Pollution Suppression Filters
  • Date: October 5, 2000
  • Location: Saint Charles, Illinois - USA
  • Temp: 35o F
  • Dew: 6
  • Transparency: 6
  • Seeing: 6
  • Notes: Unguided showing tracking errors.