Star trails over Valley of the Gods, Utah. Camera pointed at Polaris, one long exposure, and the Earth drew the circles. The buttes anchor the frame below.

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NOIRLab image of the week

Stars Sweep Through the Sky Over Gemini South

Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/H. Stockebrand

https://noirlab.edu/public/images/iotw2620a/

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NOIRLab image of the week

Following the Stars with Rubin

Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/H. Stockebrand

https://noirlab.edu/public/images/iotw2619a/

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Star trails...
Nikon Z30 - Viltrox 13mm @ f1.4
Approx 7 hours

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