Auroral Activity Over The Presidential Range

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auroral activity over the Presidential Range
Taken by John Stetson on September 12, 2014 @ Quaker Ridge, Casco, Maine facing north towards the Presidential Range in NH

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Camera Used: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D300
Exposure Time: 30/1
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 1600
Date Taken: 2014:09:12 22:19:12

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Absolutely breathtaking!

Posted by MMoutside1 2014-09-13 01:56:55

Gorgeous! What an amazing display of color.

Posted by Williamv0123 2014-09-13 10:22:24

Hello,

Perhaps I could clarify that yes this picture was taken last night. If you go to the Mt. Washington Observatory website, you will see that they, too, saw similar auroral activity at 8:45 local time.

As to the question of startrails:
If you shoot with a wide enough lens, i.e., a 10.5mm lens, a 30 second shot can be taken without any evidence of startrails.

Other details: 30-second shot, aperture 2.8 (wide open), ISO 1600 … a secure tripod, and a dark location (before moonrise).

I hope that information is helpful.

Best to all,
Stets

Posted by Stets 2014-09-13 12:06:49

Quasar,
Yes, the Mount Washington Observatory reported strong aurora on Friday evening. Look-up the 500 rule for photographing the Milky Way. Focal length effects star movement. * Nice job, Instructor.

Posted by PBosco 2014-09-13 14:19:00

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