Dark Sky - The Works

[N1]

Here are a couple of impressions from my most recent trip to the MacKenzie, 10 days ago. Conditions were great, seeing 8/10, transparency 9/10, sky darkness beyond 21 mag/arcsec², temperature between -5 and -10°C. As if the zodiacal light, airglow and a beautiful reflection of Venus and Jupiter in the bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki wasn't enough, the Aurora also joined the show. Spent many hours at the eyepiece that weekend.

8mm and 50mm, 6D

[Rod771]

Great shots, Mirko!

I like the second one a lot , well done!

[Camelopardalis]

What beauties Mirko :thumbsup:

[AstroJunk]

Cracking!

[N1]

Thanks guys, yes I'm a bit surprised myself as to what the Nifty Fifty can do...

[Derek Klepp]

Especially like the Magellenic and Aurora