Milky Way panorama

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This mosaic of 5 panels is the first step to a larger panorama project that will image the Milky Way from Scorpius to Canis Major.


Technical Data
Optics Canon 50mm f/1.8 mkII
Focal Lenght 50 mm
Focal Ratio f/4
Exposure Time Total: 5h20m; 5 panels of 60 or 70 min each (single exp of 10 min)
CCD Canon EOS 5D with baader filter
Location Colle dell'Agnello (CN, Italian Alps) at 2700 m height
Date
16-17 August 2009
Mount Kenko NES
Tracking no corrections
Temperature and humidity T=+8°C, RH=60%
Sky brightness at zenith (with SQM-L) 21.5-21.6 mag/arcsec^2
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