4/🧵 [DAY 2] Eagle Nebula (M16) & Omega Nebula (M17). 1h 51′ integration time. 🔭 #astrophotographywww.astrobin.com/1zm7fm/
3/🧵 [DAY 1] North America Nebula (NGC 7000) & Pelican Nebula (IC 5070). 1h 45′ integration time. 🔭 #astrophotographywww.astrobin.com/6k2ny5/
2/🧵 [DAY 1] Lagoon Nebula (M8) & Trifid Nebula (M20). 2h 9′ integration time. 🔭 #astrophotographywww.astrobin.com/9404jv/B/
I recently spent 2 days doing #astrophotography at Barcroft Station in the White Mountains of the Sierra Nevadas. It’s located at 3,800 meters (12,470 ft) above sea level, with pristine Bortle 1 skies and sub-arcsecond seeing 🔭 Check out these images from my trip 1/🧵
Here are the images referenced above without having to link out to my Astrobin page, plus alt text for each. 1/multiple
12/🧵 All in all, it was a super productive & enjoyable trip ⛰️😅 Many thanks to the staff of Barcroft Station for making our stay so enjoyable ❤️ www.wmrc.edu/barcroft-sta... And shout out to @EastbayAstro for organizing the trip. I can’t wait to go back next year! 🌌🔭
Geolocation: 37°34’59” N / 118°14’14” W Elevation: 3800m (12,470’) Barcroft Station is open from about June 1 – October 31, weather and snow permitting. Barcroft can house up to 20 people in…