Some of us are looking at the stars (blurrily)

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Thought I’d take advantage of the clear nights here in the Ardeche to try taking some 🌟 photos, but have discovered this astro-photography stuff is quite tricky. For example, focussing on ‘infinity’ makes them blurred ! (Which makes you wonder just exactly what objects that focus is designed for ). Wide angle views seem to work best. Here’s a sample, complete with wildly-uninformed commentary

Cassiopeia, in the NE sky
Bit of the Milky Way
More of the M Way
Bright star (planet ? ) low in Western sky, with plane passing by – flashing red and white alternately

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