Arizona Skies


During Spring Break 2013 I went on a camping trip to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Although I was unable to take any telescopes with me, it was nice to walk away from the campground a little way and enjoy some nice dark skies! Below are a few of the photos I took those nights.

The Mily Way from Canis Major to Vela rising behind a Suguaro cactus.
30 seconds exposure. Modified Canon 350D DSLR camera. 55mm f/3.5 lens.

Canis Major and Orion above an Organ Pipe cactus.
30 seconds exposure. Modified Canon 350D DSLR camera. 55mm f/3.5 lens.

The zodial light reaching upwards from the horizon towards the Pleiades. The faint streak was a satelite.
60 seconds exposure. Modified Canon 350D DSLR camera. 55mm f/3.5 lens.

The Andromedia Galaxy setting behind an Organ Pipe cactus.
60 seconds exposure. Modified Canon 350D DSLR camera. 55mm f/3.5 lens.