Finally some clear skies.

[mountainjunkie]

After being thwarted by either wild fire smoke, clouds, or both for the last 3 new moons I was finally able to attempt a Milky Way shot during a trip to western Colorado this weekend.

 

[otherprof]

After being thwarted by either wild fire smoke, clouds, or both for the last 3 new moons I was finally able to attempt a Milky Way shot during a trip to western Colorado this weekend.

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Great image!

 

[Space Face]

Yeah, fascinating stuff.

 

[PJM]

It was worth the wait. A fine image.

 

[SquarePeg]

Nice! I like the amount of color you’ve captured in the core and stars. Is this a composite blend with the foreground?

 

[K9Kirk]

Very cool shot, thanks for sharing.

 

[mountainjunkie]

Nice! I like the amount of color you’ve captured in the core and stars. Is this a composite blend with the foreground?

Thanks! The Milky Way was taken tracked with a skyguider, 4 min exposure at a (relatively) lower ISO which helps bring out the colors.

And yes this is a composite. (Taken same night, different angles)

 

[stapo49]

Wow! Great shot.