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Photographer:

Matt Dieterich

Location of Photo:

Brackney, PA

Date/Time of photo:

January 23rd, 2015 16:00 EST

Equipment:

Nikon D4 with a 14-24mm Nikkor Lens at 14mm and F/2.8 ISO 1600

Description:

In this photograph there are multiple constellations and deepsky astronomical objects. Above the barn is the constellation of Orion the Hunter, whose belt is formed by 3 stars in a nearly vertical line. Below his belt is the Great Orion Nebula, which is an active location of star formation. Above Orion is a V shaped grouping of stars that makes up the head of Taurus the Bull. Directly above Taurus lies the Pleiades, which looks like a small sickle.

Website:

http://matthewdieterich.zenfolio.com/p28115804/h20b3c6aa#h20b3c6aa

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