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Leo – The Lion
Leo - The Lion
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Objects visible in this photo include:

  • The seven named stars in Leo: Regulus, Denebola, Chertan, Zosma, Algieba, Adhafera, and Rasalas.
  • Galaxy M 66, barely visible as a faint star-like object.

Location: Troy, New Hampshire
Camera: Nikon FM2
Lens: 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/2.8
Film: Kodak Elite Chrome 200 slide film
Exposure: 12 minutes, tracked with motor-driven barn door camera mount.

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