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Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Only Slightly Amusing
So, of course it was slightly amusing to return from travels in Xinjiang in the far West of China to see this clip of a video by The Killers, where it looked like they filmed exactly where these ancient city ruins lay.
Top- The Killers "Human", filmed in some desert.
Bottom- Gaochang Ruins, 1 BC oasis city in the Taklamakan desert on the Silk Road.
Top- The Killers "Human", filmed in some desert.
Bottom- Gaochang Ruins, 1 BC oasis city in the Taklamakan desert on the Silk Road.
Sunday, 8 March 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Sky at Night
Liking the 5 second apart red airplane spot in the top right corner of the black star sky photo.
Streetlight ruining the greenish glow star photo.
Tripod, 30 seconds.
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Thursday, 29 January 2009
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