Matariki (the Pleiades star group), the first appearance of which before sunrise indicates the beginning of the Maori year about mid June. More Info
This image taken in July shows the pre dawn sky looking east. Matariki (Pleidaes) can be seen as small cluster of stars on the left of the picture. The bright star like object is the planet Venus. Also prominent are the constellations of Taurus and Orion
Camera : | Canon 10D |
Lens : | Canon EF 21mm at f3.5 |
Exposure Time : | 10 Seconds |
Processing: | Photoshop, Neat Image |
Date : | 11 July 2009 |
Location : | Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, New Zealand |