Catching the Great Bear

A few nights ago before forecasts of strong winds and heavy snow showers, there was a very clear night.


This picture was taken for 120 seconds, resulting in a discernible streak of stars. Cloud cover prevented very long exposures, but I do intend for a longer star trail one night.


The Great Bear, the Plough or Ursa Major is one of the easiest constellations to spot. The bit I recognise looking into the night sky is highlighted in pink. Everything else is drawn using Google Sky.