Astrophotography on a cold St David's Night
Tonight skies were clear, and the Moon shone down on a cold windy Pembrokeshire. I didn't fancy staying out long tonight, moonlight may warm the heart, but it doesn't warm the hands! Before I escaped to the warmth of the house I set up the Nikon D3000 and tripod for a quick shot of the Plough. The Plough above the moonlit shed The above picture is my first D3000 attempt at a night shot of the constellations. The biting westerly wind was beginning to chill, time to get out of the cold. But as usual I couldn't resist taking a few more shots. Looking North West Taurus and the Seven Sisters Smoke on the Chimney As long as I kept the ISO at 800 the D3000 delivered some fairly good images. In the above picture you can see the wood smoke in the chimney. After a shivering quick hello to Perseus and Cassiopeia, it was time to pack up. Astrophotography will have to wait for another night! Clear Skies Mark