Gran Telescopio Canarias: A Cosmic Finale Under the Milky Way
What an incredible week spent with fellow astro enthusiasts! Despite the challenging weather on La Palma, the grand finale of our trip was an unforgettable sight: the Gran Telescopio Canarias majestically framed against the breathtaking expanse of the Milky Way.
The weather at our apartment offered a mixed bag, prompting us to make the journey back up to the Roque de los Muchachos as nightfall descended. The mission was clear: capture the iconic Gran Telescopio Canarias with the Milky Way serving as our celestial backdrop. It was a moment that truly capped off a fantastic week of shared passion and discovery.
This particular shot was a labor of love, involving meticulous tracking, stacking, and blending of multiple exposures to bring out the incredible detail in both the sky and the foreground.
Gear Used:
- Sony Alpha 7II mod
- Sigma 105mm DG DN Art
- MSM Nomad
- Miops remote control
EXIF Data:
- Sky: 69 x 3 seconds, f2.8, ISO 1600
- Foreground: 1 x 120 seconds, f4.0, ISO 6400
It's moments like these, surrounded by the vastness of the cosmos and the beauty of our universe, that fuel the drive for astrophotography. Until the next celestial adventure!
