Yesterday I went star-gazing in Tekapo, a dark sky reserve, so let's talk about it!
And before you ask: YES, I TOOK THIS PICTURE WITH MY PHONE 😱
We'll talk about that too, don't worry😉
Are you ready for science? 🤩
#astronomy #science
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Also, a lower exposure time will help the stars in Orion stand out! That's because the other ones are fainter and just won't show up 😁
It's always weird for me to see him upside down:
Hi @IsBetelgeuseOK! 👋
7/15
Also, if you wonder why my stralink lines are closer together than on @SuperASASSN pics, it's just because my phone has a massive field of view!
8/15
Two things:
1) The "Pro" feature on my @Huawei P30 Pro.
2) I guess being an observational astronomer comes in handy at times.
Let me help you:
9/14
I don't have a tripod, soI just propped mine up with rocks and my scarf.
Another trick about that...
11/14
For better pics of the night sky, check out:
@DavidBflower @SpaceGeck
For passionate space threads: @_Astro_Nerd_ @starstrickenSF @CA_AstroComm
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