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600 Years of Trailing
Star trails over Tash-Rabat, a stone caravanserai built in the 15th century, create a mesmerizing display that reflects the Earth's rotation. Located in the Kyrgyzstan mountains, Tash-Rabat's remote and dark skies provide an ideal setting for capturing the celestial dance. In a long-exposure photograph, the stars appear to trace circular paths around the North Star, Polaris, which remains relatively stationary in the sky due to its alignment with Earth's rotational axis.
The reason the stars trail in circular patterns is because of the Earth's rotation. As our planet spins on its axis, the stars appear to move across the sky from east to west. In the Northern Hemisphere, when looking northward, the stars seem to rotate counterclockwise around Polaris. The closer the stars are to Polaris, the smaller the circles they trace; stars further away from Polaris create larger arcs. This effect is beautifully captured in long-exposure images, showing concentric circles centered on the North Star, which serves as the anchor point in the starry sky over the historic Tash-Rabat.
Star Trails at Pangong, Lake
In a mesmerizing display of celestial motion, star trails adorn the night sky over Pangong Lake, casting their radiant arcs against the tranquil waters below. Situated amidst the rugged terrain of the Himalayas, Pangong Lake serves as a pristine canvas for capturing the timeless dance of the cosmos.
The concentric trails of stars, painted by Earth's rotation, weave a tapestry of light that reflects the eternal rhythm of the universe. Against the backdrop of Pangong's serene waters, this celestial spectacle evokes a profound sense of wonder and awe, inviting contemplation of the boundless mysteries that lie beyond the confines of our world.
North Sky Star trail
Image Description and Details : Nikon D800
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.4 (25mm, F/4)
ISO 200, 1min x 692
Manfrotto 055D
Copyright: Kim Young Dae
Reflections
STAR TRAIL REFLECTION:
CANON 6D MARK II
SIGMA ART 20 mm lens. f / 1,4 @ f / 2,8
No 239 POSE 15 SEC. @ ISO 1600
Interval between poses 5 sec.
Softwares: Sequator, Photoshop
Location: Navy of Modica (RG)
13/10/2021
Copyright: Gianni Tumino
Polar Alignment
150x 100sec images for the trails, 3x 1 second images of my scope, lightly light painted
Canon 6D and Samyang 135mm f2 @ f2.8
Copyright: Carl Gough
Star trails of the Five-story Stone Pagoda
Image Description and Details :
Samyang 12mm F/2.8 (F/5)Nikon D800, ISO 400, 30sec x 399Manfrotto 055D
Copyright Information: Kim Young Dae