Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Milky Way
Jan 27, 2020 19:52:03 #
jamacq
Loc: Virginia
Had the chance last week to visit the summit of Mauna Kea. Photos of sunset amongst the telescopes at 13,800 feet with Nikon D850. Later descended to 9,300 feet for some Milky Way shots with D850, Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 (stopped down to f/2.8, 20sec exposure).
Jeff
Jeff
Jan 27, 2020 19:52:57 #
Jan 27, 2020 20:16:26 #
Very nice shots. I love the last one of the Milkyway. If I can ask what size lens did you have on and how long was your exposure as well as the ISO/ASA setting? Cool shot. Thanks for sharing.
Jan 27, 2020 20:20:37 #
Jan 27, 2020 20:45:52 #
jamacq
Loc: Virginia
Tried to embed in the description of the photos. Iso 10000, nikkor 20mm f/1.8 at f/2.8, 20 sec.
Jan 27, 2020 20:47:31 #
jamacq wrote:
Had the chance last week to visit the summit of Mauna Kea. Photos of sunset amongst the telescopes at 13,800 feet with Nikon D850. Later descended to 9,300 feet for some Milky Way shots with D850, Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 (stopped down to f/2.8, 20sec exposure).
Jeff
Jeff
Jeff it is my understanding that currently the road to the summit remains closed. Mauna Kea Access Road, which leads to Mauna Kea's summit on the Island of Hawaii, was closed indefinitely by the state on July 15 so equipment could be moved into place for the start of the Thirty Meter Telescope construction project.
Your images are outstanding.
Jan 27, 2020 21:06:15 #
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Jan 27, 2020 22:08:21 #
jamacq
Loc: Virginia
It reopened very recently (12/28). The reason for the closure was due to protesters (who are still there but now allowing limited access). They are protesting the planned Thirty Meter Telescope. The tour we were on stated that they could not conduct tours for the past 6 months due to the protests.
Jan 28, 2020 00:09:03 #
Jan 28, 2020 01:05:14 #
Jan 28, 2020 05:15:46 #
jamacq wrote:
Had the chance last week to visit the summit of Mauna Kea. Photos of sunset amongst the telescopes at 13,800 feet with Nikon D850. Later descended to 9,300 feet for some Milky Way shots with D850, Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 (stopped down to f/2.8, 20sec exposure).
Jeff
Jeff
Nice set Jeff
Jan 28, 2020 06:05:07 #
Jan 28, 2020 07:04:08 #
A very beautiful set Jeff. Your shots of the Milky Way are extremely good. Mahalo for sharing.
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