The Center of Our Galaxy

The center of our galaxy at about 28,000 light years distance lies in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.  Here it rises with the small town of Anza at its base providing a slight glow of man made light pollution from behind Thomas Mountain, CA.  Light pollution is a bane for film astrophotographers.  Many travel great distances in an effort to escape it's effects on their often difficult craft.

Photographic Data:  Pentax LX camera with 28mm Takumar lens (not SMC) at f / 2.8 Exposure: A composite of two short piggybacks of unrecorded length. Film: Hypered Kodak PJ400. Date: June 5, 2000.

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